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◉ Certification Introduction
KC certification is a safety certification system for electrical and electronic appliances in Korea. It is a mandatory safety certification system implemented by the Korea Institute of Technology and Standards (KATS) on January 1, 2009 in accordance with the "ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SAFETY CONTROL ACT". The KC mark unifies 13 existing certification marks in Korea, aiming to safeguard the interests of consumers and promote the improvement of product quality.
In order to avoid duplication of certification, from July 1, 2012, EMC and Safety have been separated and managed. All electrical and electronic products that apply for Korean certification must obtain KC certificate and KCC respectively for their safety (Safety) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. Certificate (new MSIP). There are two certification bodies for KC certification: Korea Electrical and Electronic Testing Institute (KTC, Korea Testing Certification) and Korea Electrical Testing Institute (KTL, Korea Electrical Testing Institute). These two are not only the certification bodies of KC, but also the qualification testing laboratories.
In terms of safety standards, all products entering the Korean market must comply with the Korean safety standard K standard (similar to the IEC standard). When using the IEC standard, it must meet the requirements of South Korea. The national differences can be found in the announcement in the CB system of IECEE. In terms of EMC, the Korean EMI standard is similar to the CISPR standard, and the EMS standard is similar to the EN standard.
◉ Certification Mark
◉ Certification Classification
Korea KC certification is divided into "KC Safety" and "KC EMC and RF"
1. KC Safety
According to the requirements of the latest "Electrical Appliances Safety Management Law", KC Safety certification is divided into three categories according to the different hazard levels of products:
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Safety Certification |
Validity period: none, the validity of the certificate is maintained by the factory inspection. After the first factory inspection, the subsequent factory inspection will be conducted every 2 years. Licensee: Must be licensed by the factory Common products: IT (adapters, copiers, etc.); home appliances (vacuum cleaners, hair straighteners, etc.); lighting equipment (LED lamps, power supplies, etc.), non-controlled DC products (if the product is shipped with an adapter, it needs to be explained for reconfirmation) |
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Self-regulatory Safety Confirmation |
Validity period: none, no factory inspection required Licensee: Licensed by factory or Korean importer Common products include: IT (projectors, printers, etc.); AV (speakers, audio processors, etc.); home appliances (air purifiers); confirm) |
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SDoC |
Validity period: none, no factory inspection required Licensee: No certificate, importer from self-declaration |
2. KC EMC, RF EMC and RF certification
Ensure that the device should be able to work normally in a certain electromagnetic environment, that is, the device should have a certain electromagnetic immunity (EMS); secondly, the electromagnetic disturbance generated by the device itself cannot have an excessive impact on other electronic products, that is, electromagnetic interference. disturbance (EMI).
KC EMC, RF EMC and RF certification includes electromagnetic compatibility testing, radio frequency and telecommunication testing. According to the requirements of the latest "Radio Wave Law", the certification system is divided into three categories according to the different levels of products harmful to the radio environment:
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Certification of Conformity |
Validity period: none Holder: no requirement Common products: products that have a greater impact on the radio wave environment and broadcast communication network (such as communication equipment, mobile phones, telephones, regulators, fax machines, etc.) |
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Registration of Compatibility |
Validity period: none Holder: no requirement Common products include: electrical appliances (such as adapters, Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth speakers, projectors, etc.) |
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Interim of Conformity |
Validity period: none Holder: no requirement Common products: For equipment that does not have a standard for the time being, please refer to the product manual for details. |
◉ Application Process
1. KC Safety application process
(1) The customer prepares samples and documents and submits them to the testing agency
(2) The testing agency submits samples and materials to KTL/KTC for testing
(3) KTL/KTC conducts safety test, and issues KC test report after the test is completed
(4) (if any) For safety certification, KTL/KTC needs to arrange factory audit, and follow-up annual factory audit
(5) KTL/KTC audit report and other application documents, issue KC certificate if there is no problem
2. KC EMC, RF EMC and RF application process
(1) The customer prepares samples and documents and submits them to the testing agency
(2) The testing agency submits the samples and materials to the Korean laboratory for testing
(3) The Korean laboratory conducts the test and issues a test report after the test is completed
(4) Submit the RRA audit report and other application documents, and issue a certificate if there is no problem
◉ Application Materials
1. KC Safety Information List
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Category |
IT, AV, Home Appliances, Lamps, etc. |
Battery |
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1 |
application form |
application form |
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Business license, ISO9001 |
Business license, ISO9001 |
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Specifications |
Specifications (batteries and cells) |
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4 |
Specifications for key components (transformers, etc.) |
Specifications of key parts |
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5 |
Label |
Label |
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6 |
Korean Instruction Manual |
Korean Instruction Manual |
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7 |
Circuit diagram, PCB diagram |
Circuit diagram, PCB diagram |
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8 |
List of CDFs |
UN38.3 report |
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9 |
Critical Component Certificate Report ( CB or KC ) |
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10 |
Factory Inspection Questionnaire - When Factory Inspection is Required |
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2. KC EMC, RF EMC and RF data sheet
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Category |
Wireless Product List |
Wired Product List |
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1 |
application form |
application form |
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2 |
business license |
business license |
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3 |
Korean Instruction Manual |
Korean Instruction Manual |
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4 |
Schematic diagram, PCB diagram (including module part) |
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Antenna Specifications |
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6 |
Fixed frequency software and fixed frequency operation SOP |
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◉ Compliance Services
As a professional third-party testing technology service organization, Jiayu Testing has obtained qualifications such as CNAS, CMA, CBTL, CCC, and has been accredited by multiple authoritative certification bodies at home and abroad. It is equipped with advanced instruments and equipment, has a skilled professional technical team, rich industry service experience, and strong testing technology capabilities. It is proficient in various regulatory standards to ensure that products meet relevant regulatory requirements. Welcome to contact us, Jiayu Testing Consultation Hotline: 400-9269-886!
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