KC Certification & KC 62368-1 Testing for IT/AV Products

Definition of kc certification

Within the scope of KC-certified products, the kc mark certification Products List is formulated in accordance with the Electrical Appliances Safety Control Act of South Korea. For the safety management of electrical appliances, a Self-Regulatory (Voluntary) Safety Confirmation System is implemented based on hazard levels, divided into two categories:

1. "Safety Certification Mandatory Electrical Appliances"

All electronic products falling under mandatory certification must obtain the KC Mark before being sold in the South Korean market. Annual factory inspections and random product testing are required.

2. "Self-Regulatory (Voluntary) Safety Confirmation Electrical Appliances"

Certification renewal is required every five years, with no factory inspection needed for renewal.

Note: All products intended for sale in South Korea must obtain KC certification; only the certification modes differ. This is not an optional requirement.

Differences Between Mandatory Certification and Self-Regulatory (Voluntary) Safety Confirmation

KC Mark Design for Mandatory and Voluntary Certification

KC Certification Modes for Exported IT/AV Equipment to South Korea

Certification modes are classified by product categories as follows:

1. 09 Audio-Visual Application Equipment

Including 36 product types such as televisions and players, all fall under self-regulatory certification.

2. 10 Information Technology and Office Equipment

Covering 22 product types in total:

①　4 product types (e.g., copiers, power supplies) require mandatory certification;

②　18 product types (e.g., monitors, video cameras) fall under self-regulatory certification.

For specific confirmation, please contact GTG Testing Group promptly.

PS: Mandatory safety certification requires factory inspection and annual review, similar to China’s ccc certification. Self-regulatory safety certification only requires testing and evaluation, with no factory inspection needed.

Criteria for Product Unit Classification

1. Voltage (below 150V; 150V–480V; other ranges)

2. Rated Power (below 50W/below 100W; 50W–100W/100W–200W; other ranges)

3. Impact of IP rating and insulation class on classification

Key Test Items & Standard Requirements for KC Certification of IT/AV Products Exported to South Korea

1. EMC: General standards include KN32, KN35, etc.

2. Safety: Product-specific standards include KC60065, KC60950, KC62368, etc.

3. RF Wireless Performance

4. Other Requirements

Note: KC 62368-1 applies to all IT/AV equipment within the scope of KC regulation. It has replaced the original IT equipment standards (K 60950-1, K 60950-22) and AV equipment standard (K 60065), with mandatory implementation starting from January 1, 2023.

Documents Required for KC Certification

1. Application for Safety Certification (Mandatory Certification Only)

2. Application for Test of Self-regulatory Safety Confirmation & Declaration of Self-regulatory Safety Confirmation (Self-regulatory Certification Only)

3. List of critical components directly affecting product safety

4. Electrical circuit diagram

5. Detailed transformer specification sheet (if applicable)

6. List of insulating materials (including temperature resistance, voltage withstand characteristics, flame retardant rating, etc.)

7. Product manual (including Korean version)

8. Marking Label

9. Agent authorization certificate (Mandatory Certification: Required; Self-regulatory Certification: Required only if applied by an agent)

10. Questionnaire (Mandatory Certification Only)

11. Other supplementary documents

Cost: For detailed quotation, please contact us directly.

Other Notes

1. When applying with cb certification and test reports, strict consistency must be ensured in the following aspects: applicant name, product name and model, and test standard version compliant with KC requirements. The cb certificate and report must be valid within 3 years.

2. South Korean Voltage & Frequency Specifications:

①　Single-phase: 110V, 220V~

②　Three-phase: 220V, 380V, 60Hz or 50/60Hz

③　Not applicable: 230V 50Hz or 220V 50Hz

3. Plugs and power cords used with the product must comply with South Korean regulatory requirements.

4. Other applicable requirements