KC product certification: your ticket to South Korea!

Top News03/23/2024

To help manufacturers and importers gain access to the Korean market, Apave Certification, a subsidiary of the Apave group, has signed an agreement with KTL (Korea Testing Laboratory), one of the few bodies recognised for KC certification, which is essential for exporting to South Korea.

The Apave branch is extending its international reach by broadening its range of services, offering its customers compliance with product certification regulations on a global scale.

How the partnership works

Our laboratories in France test items intended for export according to KTL criteria. After these tests, items that meet KC standards receive certification, and the KC logo can then be affixed to them.
Once certification has been granted, surveillance audits are carried out at the production plants.

‘We are delighted to be able to offer KC certification to our customers. This recognition opens the doors to a new market, in line with the expansion ambitions of our customers, who export electrical and electronic equipment’, says Thomas SAILLARD, Product Certification Manager at Apave.

Once certification has been obtained, surveillance audits are also carried out in production plants for products subject to safety certification.
The KC system comprises three types of certification.

KC safety certification

The most complex process, with very strict requirements. In addition to product testing in Korea, the production site undergoes an audit and follow-up inspections every two years to maintain the validity of the certificates.

KC safety confirmation

This requires product testing in Korea and applications to finalise the certification process. Application for certification - Product testing - Issue of a safety confirmation report.

Confirmation of conformity from the supplier

The manufacturer must guarantee and demonstrate that the products comply with Korean standards. Tests in Korea are generally preferred. This certification is also known as ‘KC Supplier Conformity’.

Thanks to this partnership, Apave Certification is keeping up to date with the standards governing the export of products to South Korea.

Which products are concerned?

KC certification is mandatory for various items, including electrical (household) appliances and their components, listed in the ‘Electrical Appliance Safety Control Act’.

Why choose Apave?

Our laboratories are accredited by Cofrac for the ILAC MRA (Multilateral Recognition Agreement of the International Committee for Accreditation), guaranteeing compliance with international standards. This strengthens public confidence in our test results and facilitates access to export markets.

Apave is accredited to carry out electromagnetic, radio and product performance tests to help you market your products.

Accredited by IECEE, the international system for the mutual acceptance of test reports and certificates relating to the safety of electrical and electronic components, equipment and products.

This certification gives you access to the markets of more than 54 countries, IECEE member, which enables you to have your products tested and then submit them for Certification to set yourself apart from your competitors.

Based on this accreditation, the Apave Group supports you in Europe and on the North American, Asian and Middle Eastern markets.