With the popularity of smart phones, power bank, as a portable energy storage device, has become an indispensable part of people's daily life. However, due to the large number of brands and models of power banks on the market, the quality is uneven, so in order to ensure the safety and reliability of power banks, KC certification has become an important factor that consumers need to consider when choosing power banks.
KC certification is a safety certification system for electrical appliances in South Korea, similar to CCC certification in China, and is a mandatory certification system implemented by South Korea in order to ensure the safety and compliance of electrical appliances. For power banks, only products that have passed the KC certification can be sold in the Korean market. Therefore, for power bank brands that want to enter the Korean market, KC certification has become a task that must be faced.
So, how to handle the KC certification of the power bank? In this article, Dinghua International will introduce it in detail from the following aspects:
1. Certification process.
1.To apply for certification: First, you need to submit an application to the Korea Electrical Supplies Testing and Research Institute (KETTI) and fill in the relevant **, including product information, company information, etc.
2.Sample Submission: Upon receipt of the application, KETI conducts a preliminary review to determine the items that need to be tested and the number of samples to be submitted. Applicants are required to send samples to a designated testing facility for testing.
3.Testing and evaluation: The testing institution tests the samples submitted for testing and evaluates the safety and compliance of the products. If the product meets the requirements, the testing agency will issue a test report and a compliance assessment report.
4.Review & Certification: KETI reviews the test report and conformity assessment report, and if the review is passed, KETI will issue a KC certificate.
2. Certification requirements.
1.Electrical safety: The power bank must meet the requirements of the Korean electrical safety standards, including requirements for electrical strength, grounding, overload protection, etc.
2.Battery safety: The battery used in the power bank must meet the requirements of the Korean battery safety standard, including the requirements of the battery's capacity, charging limit, etc.
3.Marking and instructions: The power bank must have the necessary marks and warnings, and the instructions and labels in Chinese and English must be provided.
4.Quality assurance: The power bank must pass the quality assurance review to ensure the stability and reliability of the product.
3. Handling fees.
The cost of handling the KC certification of the power bank mainly includes the testing fee, certification fee and review fee. The specific cost varies depending on the product model and testing items, and needs to be evaluated according to the actual situation.
4. Precautions.
1.When applying for KC certification, you need to provide true and accurate product information and company information, otherwise the application will be rejected or the certification certificate will be invalid.
2.When carrying out KC certification, it is necessary to choose a formal testing agency to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the test results.
3.After obtaining KC certification, it is necessary to ensure that the production and sales of the product meet the requirements of the relevant standards and regulations, otherwise the certificate will be revoked or the product will be recalled.
In short, handling the KC certification of power bank is an important job that needs to be taken seriously. Only products that have passed KC certification can enter the Korean market and gain the trust and recognition of consumers. At the same time, KC certification can also improve the quality and image of the power bank brand and enhance the market competitiveness of the brand.