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walkie-talkie, two-way radio In accordance with the Ministry of Science and ICT's Notice of Technical Standards for Radio Facilities for Radio Stations that Can Be Opened Without Notification, effective March 20, 2024, analog walkie-talkies will be removed from the list of walkie-talkies using radio waves in the 400 MHz frequency band. Analog radios in use under the previous regulations are permitted to be used until December 31, 2026. KC - EMC / RF / SAR 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

The procedure for Minimum Energy Performance Standard Program The procedure for Minimum Energy Performance Standard Program Items subject to efficiency ratings must undergo measurement of energy consumption and standby power, and the measurement results must be reported.   The procedure for reporting under the efficiency rating system is as follows:   l    Confirm the scope of application for efficiency management equipment and request testing. l    After receiving the test report from the testing agency, register the test report in the reporting system. l    Submit the product registration within 90 days from the date of issuance of the test report. l    Receive the registration from the Korea Energy Agency and obtain certification. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

  MFDS Inspects Overseas Manufacturing of Medical Devices The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that 16 overseas manufacturing plants producing medical devices imported into Korea that are deemed to be in need of fact-checking on harm prevention and safety and efficacy information will be selected as targets for on-site inspections in 2024 and will conduct on-site inspections starting in March. To this end, MFDS has revised its guidelines detailing administrative procedures, inspection contents and methods, and follow-up measures to internalize overseas due diligence work and improve industry understanding, and has strengthened specialized training for medical device inspectors to thoroughly prepare for local inspections. The MFDS expects that local due diligence will help increase the reliability of imported medical device quality, and has stated that it will continue to do its best to strengthen safety management so that people can use medical devices that are safe from the

MEPS label Obligations of the Minimum Energy Performance Standard Program   The MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) Program imposes three obligations on domestic manufacturers (for domestically produced products) and domestic importers (for imported products) to promote the spread of energy-saving products: labeling with energy efficiency rating labels, product reporting, and compliance with minimum energy efficiency standards.   -       Products are classified into grades 1 to 5 based on their energy consumption efficiency or usage, and an energy efficiency rating label is displayed accordingly. For products subject to minimum energy efficiency standards, a separate label is applied. -       After undergoing energy efficiency testing at an efficiency management testing organization, product registration with the Korea Energy Agency must be completed within 90 days. -       Prohibition of production and sale of products that do not meet the minimum energy efficiency

  KC Certification KC stands for "Korea Certification" and is a mandatory certification system established by the Korean government to ensure that products manufactured in Korea or imported from abroad comply with domestic safety and technical standards so that only certified products can be distributed and sold. It plays an important role in ensuring the safety and performance of products in Korea, protecting users and the environment. For companies looking to enter the Korean market, KC certification is a prerequisite for customs clearance and product sales. With KC certification, companies can lower the barriers to entry, gain a competitive edge, and successfully enter the Korean market. KC certification is broadly categorized into electromagnetic certification and safety certification. Since these fall under different government ministries, companies need to undergo separate certification processes for each. ✅ KC EMC ✅  KC Safety 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email:

Changes are possible after safety certification application Changes are possible after safety certification application   Manufacturers of safety-certified electrical products may make the following changes to their safety certification. If you make changes, you can apply for a safety certification change application by attaching documents that prove the change.   Here's what you can change. - Name and address of the manufacturer of the electrical appliance subject to safety certification - Location of the manufacturing plant (In the case of OEM production, it refers to the actual place where the product is manufactured) - Contents of the certified product (including rating, and derivative model name) - Safety standards - List of parts that directly affect electrical safety - Contents of the basic model and derivative models and their differences (only if there are derivative models) 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global W

  Korea and Indonesia The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on March 8 that it signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Indonesia's Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) for cooperation on conformity assessment of broadcasting and telecommunications equipment. This letter of intent aims to confirm the willingness of the two countries to sign a mutual recognition agreement for the conformity assessment of broadcasting and telecommunications equipment, and to promote education and training on related technologies and exchange of experts in the future, which is expected to further strengthen the ICT partnership between the two countries. * Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA): A system that mutually recognizes conformity assessment procedures, enabling exporters to conduct testing (Stage 1) or certification (Stage 2) in Korea, eliminating language barriers, reducing testing costs (airfare, testing fees, etc.), and shortening timeframes. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Ema