Introduction to Certification

KC (Korea Certification) certification, formerly known as EK certification, is the Korean electrical and electronic appliance safety certification system, that is, KC mark certification, which was established by the Korea Institute of Technology and Standards (KATS) in 2009 in accordance with the Electrical Appliances Safety Management Act The mandatory safety certification system implemented on January 1.

In order to avoid double certification, EMC and Safety will be managed separately from July 1, 2012. For electrical and electronic products that apply for Korean certification, they must obtain KC certificates and KCCs for their safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. Certificate (new MSIP). There are 2 accreditation agencies for KC certification: Korea Testing Certification (KTC) and Korea Electrical Testing Institute (KTL). These two are not only KC's certification agencies, but also qualification testing laboratories.

KC certified product range

The product range of KC certification generally includes electrical products above AC50V to below 1000V

1. Wires and cables (Cords, Cables and Cord set)

2. Switches for Electrical Appliances

3. Capacitors or filters as components for power supply unit

4. Electrical equipment parts and connection parts (Installation Accessories and Connection Devices)

5. Electrical protection components (Installation Protective Equipment)

6. Transformer (Safety Transformer and Similar Equipment)

7. Household and Similar Equipment Appliances

8. Motor Tools

9. Audio and video application equipment (Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Appliances)

10. Information Technology and Office Appliances (IT and Office Appliances)

11. Lighting machines (Lightings)

12. Connect the power adapter or the device used by the charger (Appliance with Power Supply or Charger)

other information

Technical information: voltage frequency 110V/220V/380V, 60Hz or 50Hz/60Hz, plug KSC8305

Is it mandatory: mandatory

Certificate validity period:

1. Compulsory safety certification-----None, the annual review maintains the validity (the following template)

2. Self-discipline and safety confirmation-5 years

3. Self-confirmation by supplier-----no certificate, valid confirmation

Factory inspection requirements: mandatory safety certification requires the first factory inspection and annual inspection

Requirements for certificate holders: The mandatory safety certification must be a factory certificate, and the other two types of certification factories/manufacturers/importers can hold the certificate.

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