Introduction to KC-Mark Certification

The Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE) announced on August 25, 2008 that the National Standards Committee will implement a new national unified certification mark from July 2009 to December 2010, called the "KC Mark" logo.

The new logo is called KC Mark and represents Korea Certification. The current 13 mandatory signs will eventually be unified under this new sign.

One result of this initiative is that reducing the supplier's spending on certification fees has made Korea KC Mark gradually become a world brand certification. However, there is a shortcoming. The recently issued KCC mark will only be implemented for a few years and will eventually be unified under this new KC mark.

KC Mark implementation plan

December 2008: Update of national basic regulations and current laws and regulations

July 2009: MKE begins to implement the national unified logo

January 2009-December 2010: Improving regulations related to certification standards

January 2011: Completion of the National Uniform Mark to all mandatory certifications

KC Mark certified product catalog

 KC Mark Certification Products List

According to the "Korea Electrical Appliances Safety Management Law", since January 1, 2009, electrical appliance safety certification is divided into mandatory certification and self-discipline (voluntary) certification.

Compulsory certification means that all electronic products belonging to compulsory products must be certified by KC Mark before they can be sold in the Korean market. Factory inspection and product testing are required every year.

Self-discipline (voluntary) certification means that all electronic products belonging to a voluntary product need only be tested for a certificate and do not need to undergo factory inspection. The certificate is valid for 5 years.