South Koreas Radio Research Agency announces Changes to Conformity Assessment Standards

18. July 2024

In a significant announcement, the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) has released a draft amendment to the Regulations for the Conformity Assessment of electronic devices for electromagnetic compatibility. Many electronic devices require a KC EMC registration in order to be approved for import and sale in Korea. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 24, 2024.

The primary reasons for the proposed amendments include the introduction of a self-conformity verification system for certain low-risk product categories, establishing detailed procedures for reporting and rectifying non-conforming equipment, as well as defining new roles and responsibilities of domestic representatives of foreign manufacturers. Additionally, the amendment aims to simplify the method of indicating conformity assessment on equipment and packaging. The proposed changes encompass a reclassification of target equipment, introduction of new procedures for document submission, and clear guidelines for addressing major defects in equipment that has undergone conformity assessment.

Despite being a self-conformity verification system, it is important to note that affected manufacturers are still required to go through a process of officially registering their products with the RRA in a database. However, products falling under the new system will benefit from less stringent marking requirements.

If you have products for which a KC EMC registration or the new self-conformity verification is required, we would be happy to support you with the registration under these new regulations.

For products with radio technologies, a KC EMC certification is also required to gain access to the South Korean market. This applies to products with radio technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID or other wireless communication technologies.

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