GCA | Korea KC Mark Certification

KC EMC | Conformity Assessment Change Notice For KC EMC certified products, even if components or other aspects are changed, a change notification without retesting based on the EMC compatibility assessment criteria is possible in the following cases. 1. If functionality in use is blocked or deleted using software without any hardware changes 2. In the case of changes related to electromagnetic compatibility criteria as listed below  - If resistors, inductors, and capacitors are replaced with components of the same type.  - If diodes, including light-emitting diodes, have been substituted with diodes of the same type.  - If the electrical circuit remains the same and the power capacity is reduced.  - If components of a certified product are removed.  - If a certified equivalent component with the same functionality is substituted for a computer's built-in component. 3. In the case of changes related to the criteria for application in the wireless field as outlin...

Energy consumption efficiency rating label. Notice Regarding Introduction and Management of Efficiency Management Equipment   n   Introduction of new items -       Clothing care appliances : New introduction and management for minimum energy efficiency standards (scheduled to be implemented on July 1, 2025).   n   Strengthening energy consumption efficiency standards -       Electric rice cookers : Upward revision of minimum energy efficiency standards and efficiency grade criteria, improvement of efficiency measurement standards (scheduled to be implemented on January 1, 2025). -       Electric fan heaters : Strengthening of minimum energy efficiency standards, changes in labeling requirements (from power consumption to heating efficiency) (scheduled to be implemented on January 1, 2025).   n   Transfer of efficiency management system -       Bidets : Applic...

Notice of Administrative Preannouncement for the Revision of Operating Guidelines for Management of Conformity Assessment Notice of Administrative Preannouncement for the Revision of Operating Guidelines for Management of Conformity Assessment   -       Certification bodies that have obtained recognition from accreditation bodies are excluded from public bodies. -       Deletion of content related to the operation guidelines of the Korea Accreditation System (KAS) following the integration with the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS). -       Reflecting the introduction of new accreditation areas (such as biobanks, planning verification, and result verification) and harmonizing terminology definitions with the KOLAS operation guidelines (such as proficiency testing operation and product certification). -       Resetting the review cycle to every three years.   ...

  KC Mark After obtaining KC EMC certification, the following information must be included on the product and packaging. 1. KC Mark 2. Certification No. 3. Conformity Assessment Information - Company Name - Product Name - Model Name - Manufacturing Date - Manufacturer - Country of Origin If it is not possible to display on the product and packaging, it can be indicated in the user manual. Additionally, electronic labeling methods using firmware, software, or QR codes may be chosen. The KC EMC certification label must be displayed on domestically manufactured products before release and on imported products before customs clearance. KC - EMC / RF / SAR 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

  MRA (Mutual Recognition Arrangement) Countries adhere to international standards for electromagnetic wave certification, but mutual recognition is not possible due to differences in national frequency policies, technical standards, and other factors. However, for countries with which Korea has signed Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) – namely the United States, Canada, Vietnam, and Chile – and countries with which Korea has signed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) – namely the European Union and the United Kingdom – test reports issued by test laboratories in those countries that have been accredited by the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) and conducted based on domestic technical standards are recognized under the same conditions as test reports issued by domestic test laboratories. ※ MRA(Mutual Recognition Arrangement): Entering into agreements between countries to mutually recognize the results of conformity assessments. GCA KOREA review MRA test reports and documents issued b...

The first meeting to enhance export control cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan The first meeting to enhance export control cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan   The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau of Japan held the first meeting of the "Trilateral Trade and Industry Export Control Dialogue among Korea, the United States, and Japan" on February 22nd at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.   This dialogue took place as part of the Industrial Ministers' Initiative launched following the trilateral summit held at Camp David last August. It aims to enhance coordination on export controls among the three countries while strengthening effective cooperation on common priorities. This was the first meeting held for such purposes. During the dialogue, representatives from the three countries agre...

  AI Medical The MFDS and the U.S. FDA will host the AI Regulatory & International Symposium (AIRIS) 2024 from February 26 to 29. Over the course of four days, regulatory authorities and experts from around the world have been invited to discuss "Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Advancement of Medical Products. At this AIRIS 2024, discussions will take place on the global trends, technical aspects, and application cases of AI in the advancement of medical products. Additionally, experts will share regulatory experiences related to this field and present their insights into the future. On the final day of the symposium, a regulatory agency participation meeting session is also prepared to discuss 'Regulatory Considerations and International Collaboration Strategies for the Utilization of AI in the Advancement of Medical Products.' The MFDS expressed anticipation for active discussions with participants, including the U.S. FDA, during this symposium regardi...