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
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 vul ons korte formulier in, onze expert helpt u graag verder.
Testing items varies depending on the products. For safety testing items on specific product, please vul ons korte formulier in, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical testing items for KC certification:
- Temperature rise test;
- Insulation resistance (IR) test;
- Touch current test;
- Ddielectric withstand test;
- Glow-wire test;
- Needle flame test;
- Humidity test;
- …
Below is a list of safety testing standards we’re capable of. And our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding the following safety testing standards. Not sure what standard or standards apply to your product? Please vul ons korte formulier in, onze expert helpt u graag verder.
Voedingen:
- 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).
Terminal Products:
- 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.
Batterijen & Personal Mobility Devices: KC 62133-2.
GTG Group begeleidt klanten bij elke stap van het testproces. Vul ons korte formulier in en profiteer vandaag nog van onze diepgaande branche-expertise en uitgebreide technische kennis om het proces te versnellen!
De vereiste documentatie varieert afhankelijk van de producten. Voor gedetailleerde vereiste documentatie over een specifiek product kunt u terecht vul ons korte formulier in, onze expert helpt u graag verder. Hieronder vindt u enkele typische vereiste documentatie voor voedingen:
- Aanvraagformulier;
- Label;
- 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 vul ons korte formulier in, onze expert helpt u graag verder.
- 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. Factory inspection
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. Prijs en levertijd
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.
De kosten en de doorlooptijd van testen en certificering variëren echter afhankelijk van de productcomplexiteit en de testvereisten. GTG Group biedt gratis advies om uw behoeften te beoordelen en advies te geven over hoe u aan de slag kunt gaan met compliance. Neem vandaag nog contact met ons op via ons korte formulier invullen!
6. Waarom voor ons kiezen?
GTG Group, opgericht in 2012, is een onafhankelijke, ISO/IEC 17025-geaccrediteerde aanbieder van producttest- en certificeringsdiensten in China, die uitgebreide test- en regelgevende certificeringen levert voor het verkrijgen van diensten voor een breed scala aan producten. Ons doel is om uw producten te certificeren en ervoor te zorgen dat ze voldoen aan de wettelijke normen, zodat u toegang krijgt tot wereldwijde markten.
