Korea KCC certification

What is Korean KCC certification?

KCC: Korea Communication Commission

In accordance with the provisions of Article 33 of the Basic Law of Electrical and Communications in South Korea and Article 46 and Article 57 of the Radio Wave Act, a certification system for broadcasting and communication equipment has been established. This system requires that all broadcasting and communication equipment are produced, imported or sold. The products specified in Article 3 should be KCC certification in advance.
   The KCC mark evolved from the MIC mark. Since the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) replaced the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) in the past, the certification name Made corresponding changes. KCC came into effect on November 11, 2008, and will evolve into the KC mark on January 1, 2011.

KCC addresses the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of information products, and controls the certification of wireless transmission and communication products, including electrical communication equipment, radio frequency products, information technology equipment, etc.
  The KCC mark is a certification mark issued by the Korea Radio Research Agency (RRA).

Necessity of KCC certification

It is a compulsory certification in South Korea. Domestic or foreign manufacturers must obtain South Korean safety certification before importing electronic products to South Korea.

Technical information to be submitted for certification

1.     Test sample

2.     Test standards (KS standards, IEC standards, electrical product safety management law, client prompt standards, etc.)

3.     Test purpose selection (self-analysis), proposal (name of the reporting company), delivery

4.     Manual (technical data, setting method, usage method, etc.)

5.     Business License

6.     EMC test fee

Certification cycle

The KCC certification application cycle is 4-6 weeks.