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Satisfied, voluntary mark   How to Report an e-Standby Program   The e-Standby Program is a mandatory reporting system to expand the distribution of excellent standby power reduction products that reduce the standby power consumed when electronic products are not in use and to promote the development of related technologies.   1. A domestic manufacturer (for domestic products) or domestic importer (for imported products) requests a test, and a test report is issued in the name of the person who requested the test. 2. On the website of the Korea Energy Agency, domestic manufacturers (domestic products) and domestic importers (imported products) directly report their products. They must complete the report within 60 days from the date of issuance of the test certificate by the designated test organization for standby power, or from the date of issuance of the test certificate by themselves.   👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

  Waste batteries - Freepik The Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced that it will launch a pilot project for the certification of recycled materials from electric vehicle waste batteries in collaboration with EV waste battery recycling companies. The pilot project for the certification of waste battery recycled materials will be operated through a council composed of recycling industry and experts, and plans to establish and improve the certification system by specifying the certification method for recycled materials. Recycling waste batteries to produce recycled materials can contribute to the stable supply of key minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are currently heavily reliant on imports, and can also contribute to the realization of a circular economy. The Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced that it aims to create a model case for the circular use of waste batteries by cooperating with the EV waste battery recycling industry through this pilot project. Additionally, t

unsplash Motor Vehicle Management Act Amendment Bill passed by the National Assembly plenary session   The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport announced that the amendment to the Motor Vehicle Management Act passed the plenary session of the National Assembly on January 25th.   -       Automobile manufacturers are required to establish a cybersecurity management system before production and obtain certification from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. The cybersecurity management system refers to the organization, means, and procedures for monitoring cyber threats at all times from vehicle production to operation and responding quickly to threats when they occur. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport is authorized to verify and certify the cybersecurity management system and require the submission of relevant data to confirm safety and reliability even after certification.   -       Before updating software, automobile manufacturers shall chec

  Freepik The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that the revised Radio Wave Act Enforcement Decree, which relaxes regulations on radio wave utilization, will come into effect from March 26th. The main contents of the revised Radio Wave Act Enforcement Decree are as follows. 1. The full exemption of spectrum usage fees for small and medium-sized MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) has been extended until 2024. Starting from 2025, spectrum usage fees will be gradually imposed. 2. The Unified Wireless Station Inspection Schedule System will be implemented. Multiple wireless stations located in the same installation site or operated by the same facility owner with different inspection schedules will be improved to allow for joint regular inspections. 3. The approval process for public 5G Integrated Repeaters (i5G) installed or equipped on robots, intelligent CCTVs, and others will be relaxed from a permit system to a notification system. 4. Reduction of Safety Assessment Fees for

  Photo credit to freepik The differences between the Safety Certification System and the Safety Confirmation System   Safety certification is a system where electrical appliances subject to safety certification must receive certification from a safety certification body before shipment (for domestically manufactured products) or before customs clearance (for imported products) on a model-by-model basis. Safety confirmation is a system introduced to apply safety management procedures differentially according to the level of risk.   Unlike safety certification, safety confirmation does not require factory inspection (manufacturing and inspection facilities, raw materials and process inspections, product inspections) after conducting safety tests. While safety certification requires regular post-management including product testing and factory inspections, safety confirmation does not require regular inspections. If you have any inquiries regard

  Korea Agent Services If the KC EMC certification applicant is a manufacturer with a foreign address, they must designate a representative with a domestic address. You can designate a representative for each of the following KC EMC applications 1. Application for Conformity Certification 2. Application for Conformity Registration 3. Application for Interim Conformity 4. Notification of Changes 5. Application for conformity certification or conformity registration of the same equipment 6. Revocation of certification 7. Reissue of certificate GCA KOREA serve as a local representative for applying for KC certifications and managing the procedures. KC - EMC / RF / SAR 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Process Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Process Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity(SDoC) refers to a system where the manufacturer or importer of a product conducts direct product testing by model or commissions a third party to conduct product testing to independently confirm that the product meets safety standards before distribution or customs clearance. The compliance with supplier’s Declaration of Conformity(SDoC) criteria is confirmed by selecting one of the following documents: certified test reports from accredited testing agencies, in-house test reports, test reports from raw material suppliers, test reports from accredited agencies or companies abroad, or other evidence proving compliance with safety standards.   After confirmation, the manufacturer or importer marks the supplier’s Declaration of Conformity(SDoC) number and mark. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website