1. KC certification
KC certification is a safety certification required for many products being sold in South Korea. It ensures that products meet certain safety and quality standards set by the Korean government.
2. KC Mark
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3. More about KC certification
The Korea Electrical Appliance Safety Control Act stipulates that since January 1, 2009, safety certification for electrical products are divided into two types: mandatory certification and voluntary certification:
- Mandatory certification: all electronic products falls under the KC Mark Certification Products List must obtain KC Mark before they can be sold in the Korean market. Factory inspection and product sampling test every two years is required for this type of certification.
- Voluntary certification: all electronic products falls under the Voluntary Certified Products List only need to be tested and obtain the certificate. Factory inspection is not required for this type of certification. The voluntary certificate is valid for 5 years.
Not sure which type of certification is required for your products? Please remplissez notre court formulaire, notre expert se fera un plaisir de vous aider davantage.
Les éléments de test varient en fonction des produits. Pour les tests de sécurité sur un produit spécifique, veuillez remplissez notre court formulaire, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical testing items for KC certification:
- Test d'échauffement ;
- Insulation resistance (IR) test;
- Touch current test;
- Ddielectric withstand test;
- Test au fil incandescent ;
- Needle flame test;
- Humidity test;
- …
Vous trouverez ci-dessous une liste de normes de tests de sécurité dont nous sommes capables. Et notre équipe est toujours disponible pour toute demande générale ou discussion technique concernant les normes de tests de sécurité suivantes. Vous ne savez pas quelle(s) norme(s) s'appliquent à votre produit ? S'il te plaît remplissez notre court formulaire, notre expert se fera un plaisir de vous aider davantage.
Alimentations:
- For Information Technology Products: KC 62368-1;
- For Audiovisual (AV) Products: KC 62368-1;
- For Lighting Products: KC 61347-1; KC 61347-2-13;
- For Household Appliances: KC 60335-1; KC 60335-2-29;
- For Industrial Power Supplies (Transformers): KC 61558-1; KC 61558-2-16 (for AC-AC power supplies).
Produits terminaux:
- Information Technology Equipment (ITE): KC 62368-1;
- Audiovisual (AV) Products: KC 62368-1;
- Lighting Products: KC 60598-1; KC 60598-2-XX;
- Household Appliances: KC 60335-1; KC 60335-2-XX;
- Industrial Power Supplies (Transformers): KC 61558-1; KC 61558-2-XX;
- Medical Equipment: KC 60601-1;
- Electric Tools: KC 60745-1; KC 60745-2-XX.
Batteries & Personal Mobility Devices: KC 62133-2.
GTG Group assiste ses clients à chaque étape du processus de test. Remplissez notre court formulaire et commencez à profiter de notre expertise approfondie du secteur et de nos connaissances techniques approfondies pour accélérer le processus dès aujourd’hui !
La documentation requise varie en fonction des produits. Pour obtenir la documentation détaillée requise sur un produit spécifique, veuillez remplissez notre court formulaire, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required documentation for power supplies:
- Formulaire de candidature ;
- Étiquette;
- User manual in korean;
- Parts list;
- Derivative model list and comparison table;
- Circuit diagram and PCB layout;
- Parts certificate;
- Transformer and inductor specification;
- CB certificate and test report (if any);
- Material list of plug pins for direct plug DC power supply;
- …
Below are the general application steps for achieving KC certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please remplissez notre court formulaire, notre expert se fera un plaisir de vous aider davantage.
- Provide company information and product technical documentation for reviewing;
- Send the test sample(s) to our laboratory for pre-testing;
- Send the test sample(s) to testing agencies for final testing;
- Factory audit (mandatory certification requires factory inspection);
- Issue test report and KC certificate after approval.
KC certification (mandatory) is valid for 2 years from the date of annual inspection while self-discipline certification (voluntary) is subject to valid.
- Applicant, product and model name should keep the same when using CB test report and certificate. The test standard applied should also corresponds to the KC standard and must be valid within 3 years;
- South Korea’s voltage and frequency: single-phase 110V, 220V~, 3-phase 220V, 380V, 60Hz or 50/60Hz. (Not applicable for 230V 50Hz or 220V 50Hz);
- The plug and power cord used for the product should comply with Korea regulations.
4. Inspection d'usine
KC mandatory certification requires annual factory inspections and product sampling tests. South Korea's safety act requires an initial factory inspection after the application is accepted. Once the certificate is issued, the certification body will conduct an annual follow-up inspection of the factory every two years to check the consistency of the factory's quality control system and whether it can continue to meet the standards of the safety act.
Self-discipline (voluntary) certification does not require factory inspection.
5. Prix et délai
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, you will receive the KC certification within 4 to 6 weeks according to our past successful records, much shorter than the average industry time.
Cependant, le coût et le délai de test et de certification varient en fonction de la complexité du produit et des exigences en matière de test. GTG Group propose une consultation gratuite pour évaluer vos besoins et vous fournir des conseils sur la façon de démarrer en matière de conformité. Contactez-nous aujourd'hui par en remplissant notre court formulaire!
6. Pourquoi nous choisir ?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services forfor a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.