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South Korea updates multiple KC safety standards for household appliances and lighting fixtures

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2026-08-18

The Korea National Institute of Standards and Technology (KATS) has updated multiple KC safety standards for household appliances and lighting fixtures, which will take effect from the date of publication on July 20, 2026.

The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued an announcement on July 20, 2026, updating multiple KC safety standards for household appliances and lighting equipment. This announcement takes effect immediately upon issuance.

Updated list of standards

KC 60335-2-2

Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances

KC 60335-2-12

Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for hotplates and similar appliances

KC 60335-2-30

Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-30: Particular requirements for room heaters

KC 60335-2-32

Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-32: Particular requirements for massage appliances

KC 60081

Double-ended Fluorescent Lamp - Performance Requirements

KC 60969

Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps for general lighting - Performance requirements

KC 61347-2-3

Control gear for lamps - Part 2-3: Special requirements for alternating current electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps

The above new standards will be mandatory from July 20, 2026, with no buffer transition period. Products applying for Korean KC safety certification and confirmation must adopt the new version of KC safety standards.

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