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MEPS Requirements for Sth Korea

MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) Approval for power adaptors and batters chargers became mandatory in Korea from the 1st of January, 2009 and applies to all products (power adaptors & Battery chargers) manufactured after 1 January, 2009.   Note that MEPS testing needs to be performed by each importer of the power supply or charger.
 
Procedure for Testing / Approval
Provide the test samples > Perform test > Issue of test report > Register at www.kemco.or.kr  (note only importers can perform the registration process).  The typical test /report time is 3 weeks or less.The importer is also required to advise the number of imported products every year via on-line.
 
Requirements
3 Samples, Copy of KC (former EK-Mark) Certificate, Business License of the Applicant (only importers can be the applicant)
 
 
The color or size of the marking label can be adjusted as long as it is recognizable and visible
 
 
 
 
Contact Ms Chun Kim for a quote for Korean MEPS   ckim@approvalspecialists.com
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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01 2010


by Martin
posted in Global Approvals, Sth Korea
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South Korea customs clearance procedure changes for Telecommunications and Radiocomms devices

KCCMarkEffective 1 Jan 2010, the Korea Customs Service has amended customs importation procedures for all products falling under the scope of KCC approval. 

The Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea, has revised the designated notice of goods, per ”"Notice of Korea Customs Service, No. 2009-115 and Article 226 of Customs Act”,  with the revised notice effective as of January 01, 2010.

In summary, all products imported into Sth Korea must have an existing KCC approval in order to complete customs clearance.   This new examination of all products clearing customs is to ensure products designated for the Korean market have appropriate KCC certificates.

The procedure for importation of test samples prior to obtaining approval has not yet been released…..we will provide further updates as they come available.  For more information, contact http://www.approvalspecialists.com/contact_us/contact_us

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12 2009


by Martin
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Mandatory Certification of Lithium Batteries in Korea

Portable lithium secondary cells and batteries for use in portable electrical equipment have been included in the Korean safety certification (KC) scheme for consumer products from 1 July, 2009

The responsible authority, KATS (Korean Agency for Technology & Standards) previously revised regulations for Quality Management & Safety Control of Industrial Products to include safety requirements for such lithium cells and batteries from 1 January 2009. Mndatory certification is intended to reduce the risk of explosion and fires caused by batteries to consumers.

  • Primary and Secondary batteries covered include Portable lithium secondary cells with power densities greater than 400Wh/h
  • Batteries made from portable lithium secondary cells (Ex. battery for MP3, electronic dictionary, PMP, laptop, Digital camera)
  • Portable lithium secondary cell and battery pack with navigation function irrespective of power density

Exclusions cover car batteries, industrial, medical, and button type.   Contact us about fast and low cost battery testing in our Korean partner lab.

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07 2009


by Martin
posted in Global Approvals, Sth Korea
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