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1. Introduction of KC certification

The Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE) implements and adopts the national unified KC mark, named "KC Mark" mark, KC MarkCertification Products List (KC certification product catalog) Riqi electrical product safety certification is divided into electrical appliance safety certification and self-discipline safety confirmation certification. KC is a compulsory certification in South Korea, and domestic or foreign manufacturers must obtain South Korea's safety certification before importing electronic products to South Korea.

2. KC certified product catalog

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

Compulsory certification means that all electronic products that are compulsory products must obtain KC Mark certification before they can be sold in the Korean market. They need to undergo factory inspections and product sampling tests every year.

Self-regulatory (voluntary) certification means that all electronic products that are voluntary products only need to be tested to obtain a certificate, and do not need to undergo factory inspection. The certificate is valid for 5 years.

◆Electrical appliances that need to be certified

Basically, the input voltage range of electrical supplies is electrical products with AC voltage above 50 volts and below 1000 volts.

* Apply for self-discipline safety confirmation except for products that must obtain safety certification.

3. Common standards for KC certification

4. KC certification common test:

Temperature rise test, grounding resistance test, contact current test, withstand voltage test, glow wire test, needle flame test, tidal test, etc.

5. KC certification process

1. After determining the requirements, the applicant shall sign a contract with the testing and certification body
2. The applicant shall provide company and product information
3. The applicant shall provide samples for testing
4. Testing institutions conduct data audit
5. Testing institutions conduct pre-test
6. Send the sample to the testing institution for testing
7. Factory inspection (mandatory certification requires factory inspection)
8. Obtain the report certificate after passing the audit

6. Technical information to be submitted for KC certification

1. Relevant application form

2. Product Labels

3. Product manual

4. Parts List

5. List of derived models

6. Circuit diagram and Layout

7. Parts certificate

8. Specifications of transformers, inductors, etc.

9. CB certificate and report (if any) 

7. KC certification factory inspection precautions

South Korea's safety law stipulates that after an application is accepted, the first factory inspection of the factory is required. After the certificate is authorized, the certification body will conduct an annual follow-up review of the factory every year. The main purpose is to check the consistency of the factory's quality control system and whether it can continue to meet the standards of the safety law.

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