Korea KC certification

Korea KC certification

What is Korea KC certification

In order to enable consumers to more clearly understand the certification marks on the purchased products, as well as to reduce the various certification costs burdened by product manufacturers, in July 2009, the Korean Knowledge Economy Department (MKE) began to implement and adopt the national unified KC mark , Called the "KC Mark" logo, the new logo represents Korea Certification, and the current 13 mandatory logos in Korea will also be unified under this logo. One result of this move is to reduce the supplier’s expenditure on certification costs , Use Korean KC Mark to gradually become a world brand certification.

KC Mark Certification Products List (KC Certification Product List) According to the "Korean Electrical Appliances Safety Management Law", from January 1, 2009, electrical product safety certification is divided into mandatory certification and self-discipline (voluntary) certification.

The need for certification

KC is a compulsory certification in Korea. Domestic or foreign manufacturers must obtain Korean safety certification before importing electronics to Korea.

Technical information to be submitted for certification

1. Related Application Form
2. Product label
3. Product Manual
4. Parts list
5. Derived model list
6. Circuit diagram and Layout
7. Parts certificate
8. Transformer, inductor and other specifications
9. CB certificate and report

Certification cycle

4-6 weeks, the validity period of the certificate is maintained according to the annual inspection