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  KC Certification-Medical Devices | MFDS Medical devices, including beauty products, are subject to reporting or permitting requirements from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea (MFDS) and the National Institute of Medical Device Safety Information (NIDS) for individuals or entities intending to manufacture, import, or sell such products before engaging in any trading activities. Depending on the purpose of use and degree of risk, a medical device can be rated from Class 1 through Class 4. A manufacturer, importer, or distributor may sell products only after a GMP inspection for company license and product approval. An overseas manufacturer can file an application through a domestic importer or a proper local agency, and a manufacturer, importer, and agency can get a license after confirming no quality issues during the GMP inspection. ▮  Classification of medical devices Depending on the purpose of use and degree of potential risk during use, a medical device can be r

  Battery The world's largest Secondary Battery Fire Test Center opens. Product Safety  | KC Mark Korea Certification Korea's National Institute of Technology Standards, under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, has announced the full-scale operation of the 'High-capacity Secondary Battery Fire Safety Verification Center,' which is equipped with the world's largest (30MW) secondary battery fire test facility in Samcheok, Gangwon Province, South Korea, and recognized as an internationally certified testing institution.   The National Institute of Technology Standards (KATS) initiated the construction of the Secondary Battery Fire Test Center in Samcheok, Gangwon Province, as part of the Energy Storage System (ESS) safety enhancement plan introduced in 2019. They officially opened the 'High-capacity Secondary Battery Fire Safety Verification Center' on September 15, 2023.   The Center will issue international test certificates, support full-cycle te

KC Certification-Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is mostly applied to home and office appliances and is also voluntarily applicable to industrial products and facilities. The Energy Efficiency system is comprised of the following three programs.  ▮  MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) Program This is a mandatory program arranged to induce domestic manufacturers and importers to make and sell energy efficient products. Efficiency ratings are labeled from 1 through 5, and the minimum energy performance standard (MEPS), the lower limit of energy consumption efficiency, applies. Products that do not comply with the MEPS are prohibited from manufacturing and selling. ▪ Products subject to the MEPS program Refrigerator, washing machine, water heater/cooler, vacuum cleaner, electric fan, air purifier, AC adapter, TV, etc.   ▪ Energy consumption efficiency rating label ▮ e-Standby Program This is a mandatory program that encourages the reduction of standby power of elect

KC Certification-EMC | RF | SAR Korea Certification EMC testing typically covers the majority of electronic products marketed in Korea, and depending on the product's wireless functions, either RF or SAR testing may be required. This is a mandatory certification system operated by RRA and is divided into three parts: Certification of Conformity, Registration of Conformity, and Interim of Conformity. All products manufactured, imported, and sold in Korea shall be approved according to related procedures.   ▮  Certification of Conformity   Equipment that can harm Korea's radio environment or broadcasting communication network, as well as those whose normal operation can cause significant electromagnetic disturbances and/or be affected by radio waves, are subject to the certification of conformity. Products with wireless functions fall under this category. This includes 5G NR, LTE, MPR and more.  ▮  Registration of Conformity   Broadcasting and communication equipment (e.g.

  KC Certification-Product Safety  Product safety certification, which generally applies to consumer products with over 30 Vac or 42 Vdc, is divided into three parts: Safety Certification, Safety Confirmation, and Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity .  For products manufactured overseas, a CB test report and certificate is accepted to shorten the assessment period.  ▮  Safety Certification Product safety is verified through product testing and factory inspections. There are only three certification bodies that offer tests for product safety.   ▪ Regular factory inspections This is a follow-up management system provided by certification bodies to ensure that safety-certified products continue to uphold their safety criteria. It consists of product testing and factory inspections every 2 years. A single product model from a line of safety-certified products is subject to the testing.   ▪ Products subject to safety certification Vacuum cleaner, wa

Samsung Cameras, expanding Korea's automotive industry by being installed in Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Automotive Components | KC Mark Korea Certification Samsung Electro-Mechanics supplies automotive cameras to Hyundai and Kia. Samsung Electro-Mechanics has been recognized for its expertise in the automotive camera sector and has been selected as a primary partner for Hyundai Motor and Kia. Samsung Electro-Mechanics has expanded its supply to include camera modules, following its provision of displays, image sensors, and application processors (AP). Among the cameras supplied to Hyundai and Kia vehicles, there are two types: Surround View Monitor (SVM) cameras and rear-view monitor cameras. Samsung Electro-Mechanics plans to expand its revenue in the automotive camera market based on this delivery, and it is expected that the market for automotive camera modules in Korea will continue to grow in the future. To sell automotive components in the Korean market, KC certification is ma

  Google Pixel8 Google Unveils AI-Powered Smartphone 'Pixel 8 Smartphone | KC Mark Korea Certification Google hosts 'Made by Google' event in New York, unveils latest smartphone series 'Pixel 8' with improved camera, display, and enhanced AI performance powered by 'Tensor G3' mobile SoC based on Samsung Exynos 2300. Google's 'Pixel 8' introduces features like 'Best Take' which combines multiple similar photos and optimizes each person's face to create the best shot, 'Real Tone' which better represents diverse skin tones, and AI noise reduction when paired with Pixel Buds Pro. Additionally, it can imitate the user's voice for simple responses when unable to answer calls. Google Assistant joins forces with AI chatbot 'Bard,' becoming 'Assistant with Bard.' This combined entity can assist in planning trips, finding details in email inboxes, and engaging in conversations using voice, text, documents, and images