South KoreaKCCertification introduction
In order to enable consumers to more clearly understand the certification marks marked on the products they purchase,And reduce various certification fees burdened by product manufacturers,2009Year7moon,Korea Ministry of Knowledge Economy(MKE)Begin to implement and adopt national unificationKCCertification mark,named"KC Mark"logo,The new logo representsKorea Certification,And South Korea’s current13This mandatory logo will eventually be unified under this new logo.。One result of this initiative is that,Reduce supplier spending on certification fees,make koreaKC MarkGradually become a world brand certification。
KCCertification mark
KCCertified product catalog
according to《Korean Electrical Appliances Safety Management Act》Regulation,since2009Year1moon1From now on, the safety certification of electrical appliances will be divided into compulsory certification and self-discipline.(voluntary)Two types of sexual certification。
Compulsory certification refers to:All electronic products that are compulsory products must obtainKC MarkOnly after certification can it be sold in the Korean market.,Factory inspections and product sampling tests are required every year。
self-discipline(voluntary)Sexual certification refers to:All electronic products that are voluntary products only need to be tested to obtain certificates,No factory inspection required。The certificate is valid for5Year。
Product certification scope:The input voltage is at50-1000electrical products between,according toIECEEClassification methods include wires and cables、electrical switch、Capacitors and power filters、Household insulation transformer、electrical tools、Household appliances, etc.、Electronic entertainment and information technology equipment(IT)wait)。
KCCertification data preparation
new product applicationKCThe following documents need to be submitted for certification:
1、application;
2、Factory survey form;
3、manual;
4、parts list;
5、Derived model list;
6、Circuit diagram;
7、Parts specifications;
8、Label;
9、Product photos;
10、Parts distribution diagram or photo;
11、Authorization letter for appointment of agent;
12、Apply for changes;
13、Information that applicants need to keep;
14、other:Some documents recording the characteristics of electrical appliances。
Explained below:
A、Application form for safety certification of electrical appliances(mandatory products),Application form for self-regulatory safety confirmation of electrical appliances and self-regulatory safety confirmation statement for electrical appliances(Self-disciplined products);
B、List of parts that directly affect safety;
C、Electrical wiring diagram;
D、Transformer detailed specifications(When related products);
E、Insulation material catalog(temperature、Pressure resistance characteristics or flame resistance level, etc.);
F、Product certificate(Includes Korean product certificate);
G、Label;
H、Agent authorization document(Required when it is a mandatory product;Required when applying for self-regulatory products from agents)。
KCCertification process
KCCertified factory inspection
The Korean Security Law stipulates that after accepting an application,Requires first factory inspection of the factory。And after the certificate is authorized,The certification body will also 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,Whether it can continue to meet the standards of safety laws。
KCCertification cycle
Normally4-6week,Can be expedited,Extra charges for urgent need。