Korea KC Certification

What is Korea KC Certification?

In order to protect public health and safety, the Korean government began implementing a new KC program for all electronic and electrical products in 2009. Manufacturers and importers of electronic and electrical products must obtain the Korean Certification Mark (KC Mark) from authorized testing centers before selling to the Korean market. Under this certification program, electronic and electrical products are divided into three categories: Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3. Lithium batteries are Type 2.

Importance of Korea KC Certification for Battery Manufacturers

• Ensure battery safety & compliance
• Facilitate *** market entry
• Reduce testing costs
• Accelerate product launch

Key Standards for Korea KC Certification

• Standard: KC62133-2:2020 with reference to IEC 62133-2: 2017
• Scope of application：

1. Lithium secondary batteries used in portable devices (mobile devices);
2. Lithium batteries used in personal transportation tools with speed of 25km/h below;
3. Lithium cells (Type 1) and batteries (Type 2) for mobile phone/tablet PC/laptop with maximum charging voltage exceeding 4.4V and energy density above 700Wh/L.

• Standard: KC 62619:2023with reference to IEC 62619:2022
• Scope of application:

1.  Fixed energy storage system/mobile energy storage system
2.  Large capacity mobile power supply (such as camping power supply)
3.  Mobile power for car charging

Capacity within 500Wh ~ 300kWh.

Not applicable: batteries used for automobile (traction battery), aircraft, railway, ship and other batteries are not within the scope.

Korea KC Certification Process for Batteries

Provide a detailed step-by-step guide to the certification process：

• Pre-Assessment – Identify applicable standards
• Testing & Evaluation – Conduct compliance tests in an accredited lab
• National Approvals – Apply for country-specific certifications

Why Choose MCM

• Working closely with certification authorities to support customers with lead time and certification costs.
• As a CBTL, the reports and certificates issued can be directly used to transfer KC certificates, which can provide customers with the convenience and benefits of "one set of samples - one test -  two certificates".
• Keeping paying attention to and analyzing the latest developments of battery KC certification to provide customers with first-hand information and solutions.

FAQ

• Q: Which entities can serve as KC certification holders?

A: Production plant and Korean importer.

• Q: What do you think about which cells need to apply for KC certification?

A: It should be considered in combination with the end product, energy density and charging voltage.

• Q: Which key components are controlled by the battery?

A: Cell, FUSE, MOS, IC, PTC, BREAKER, TCO.

• Q: What is the difference between the KC certification process for cells and batteries?

A: Batteries need to be tested, cells need to be tested and factory reviewed.

• Q: How long is the KC certificate valid?

A: It is valid forever.