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Author:中认联科 time:2020-09-15 Ctr:884

Introduction to KC 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. It 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.

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In order to avoid repeated 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 two KC-certified qualification certification agencies: Korea Testing Certification (KTC), Korea Electrical Testing Institute (KTL, Korea Electrical Testing Institute). These two are not only KC's certification agencies, but also qualification testing laboratories.

In terms of safety standards, all products entering the Korean market need to comply with the Korean safety standard K standard (similar to the IEC standard). When using the IEC standard, it must meet the requirements of South Korea. National differences can be found in the announcement in the IECEE CB system. In terms of EMC, the Korean EMI standard is similar to the CISPR standard, and the EMS standard is similar to the EN standard.

According to the requirements of the latest "Electrical Appliances Safety Management Law" and according to the different levels of product hazards, KC certification is divided into compulsory safety certification, self-discipline safety certification and supplier self-confirmation. Among them, compulsory safety certification controls products that are more dangerous High, the supplier self-confirms that the product under control is less dangerous.

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Product Range

The KC certified product range 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)

The KC nameplate must include the following:

①KC mark (including certificate number SUxxxxxxxx);

②Product name (must be expressed in Korean);

③Model name; ④Voltage frequency;

⑤Name of factory; ⑥Country of manufacture;

⑦Double insulation mark "Back" (if required);

⑧ Production year and month;

⑨A/S after-sales service telephone (must be in Korea)

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. The supplier self-confirmation-----no certificate, the confirmation is permanently valid

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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For more information about KC certification, please call ZRLK for detailed inquiries. We will provide you with professional and efficient testing and certification services at competitive prices and courteous services. If you provide us with product pictures and specifications, we will give us the corresponding cycle, quotation and specific plan according to your product. Welcome to inquire!

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