KATS intensifies Scrutiny on Safety of Kids’ Items, Domestic Products, and more
29. February 2024The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, has announced its plan to intensify the inspection of children’s products, household items, and electrical devices in an effort to enhance consumer safety and eliminate the presence of unauthorized goods, specifically those lacking the mandatory KC Certification, in the market this year.
A particular emphasis will be placed on 59 items identified as high-risk due to their higher than average recall rates or their association with incidents like accidents or fires. This includes a detailed examination of 16 children’s items such as walkers, strollers, and bunk beds, 19 household goods including pressure cookers, heat packs, and mountain bikes, along with 24 electronic products, for instance, electric blankets.
The strategy also involves a closer look at products which haven’t been subjected to scrutiny over the past three years but are known to be available for purchase, as well as B2B goods. The campaign’s primary objectives are to (1) conduct thorough safety assessments, (2) escalate efforts to identify and seize illegal and flawed products, and (3) ensure the enforcement of targeted recall procedures depending on the method of sale, whether it be through online platforms or traditional brick-and-mortar outlets.
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