Asia Certification

Certification Introduction

KC (Korea Certification) certification, formerly known as EK certification, is a safety certification system for electrical and electronic appliances in Korea, i.e. KC mark certification, which is a mandatory safety certification system implemented by the Korea Advanced Technology and Standards Institute (KATS) in accordance with the ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SAFETY CONTROL ACT on January 1, 2009. The KC mark certification is a mandatory safety certification system implemented by KATS on January 1, 2009 in accordance with the ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SAFETY CONTROL ACT.

In order to avoid duplication of certification, from July 1, 2012, EMC and Safety are managed separately, and all electrical and electronic products applying for Korean certification must obtain KC certificate and KCC certificate (new MSIP) respectively for their Safety and EMC requirements. KTC, Korea Testing Certification), Korea Industrial Technology Testing Institute (KTL, Korea Electrical Testing Institute). These two are not only the issuing organizations of KC, but also the qualification testing laboratories.

In terms of safety standards, all products entering the Korean market need to comply with the Korean safety standard K standard (similar to IEC standards), and must meet the Korean requirements matters when using IEC standards, and national differences can be found in the announcement in the CB system of IECEE. in terms of EMC, the Korean EMI standard is similar to the CISPR standard, and the EMS standard is similar to the EN standard.

According to the latest "Electrical Appliance Safety Management Law" requirements, according to the different levels of product hazards, KC certification is divided into mandatory safety certification, self-regulatory safety certification and supplier self-confirmation, of which mandatory safety certification control of products with higher hazards, supplier self-confirmation control of products with lower hazards.

Product Range

KC certified products generally range from AC 50 volts and above to electrical products below 1000 volts:
1.Cords, Cables and Cord set
2.Switches for Electrical Appliances
3.Capacitors or filters as components for power supply unit
4.Installation Accessories and Connection Devices
5.Installation Protective Equipment
6.Safety Transformer and Similar Equipment
7.Household and Similar Equipment Appliances
8.Motor Tools
9.Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Appliances
10.IT and Office Appliances
11.Lightings
12.Appliance with Power Supply or Charger

Application Process

1.Customer prepares samples and submits information to GIG
2.GIG submits samples and information to KTL/KTC for testing
3.KTL/KTC will conduct safety test and issue KC test report after the test is completed
4.(If any) for safety certification, KTL/KTC need to arrange factory inspection and subsequent annual factory audit
5.KTL/KTC audit report and other application documents, no problem after the issuance of KC certificate

Certification Mark

KC nameplate must include the following contents.
 ①KC logo (with certificate number SUxxxxxxxx)
 ②Product name (must be expressed in Korean)
 ③Model name
 ④Voltage and frequency
 ⑤ Factory name
 ⑥Country of manufacture
 ⑦Double insulation mark "back" (if necessary)
 ⑧Year and month of production
 ⑨A/S after-sales service phone number (must be in Korea)

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency 110V/220V/380V, 60Hz or 50Hz/60Hz, plug KSC8305
Whether mandatory: mandatory
Certificate validity.
1. Mandatory safety certification -----None, annual review to maintain the validity (template below)
2. Self-regulatory safety confirmation -----5 years
3. Supplier self-confirmation----- No certificate, confirmation of permanent validity
Factory inspection requirements: mandatory safety certification requires the first factory inspection and annual audit
Licensee requirements: mandatory safety certification must be factory-holding, the other two types of certification factory/manufacturer/importer can hold a certificate.

Certification Introduction

Malaysia implements a combination of mandatory and voluntary product safety certification system. The mandatory certification is ST COA certification, not in the mandatory certification of products, you can apply for voluntary confirmation letter. For the time being, Malaysia has only safety requirements and has not implemented the control of electromagnetic compatibility.

Malaysia ST COA (Certification of Approvals) is a mandatory safety certification controlled by the Malaysian Ministry of Energy (ST, Suruhanjaya Tenaga) ST in accordance with the Electrical Equipment Supply Act (1990) and the Electrical Equipment Code Management Regulations (1994) for electrical and electronic products to implement Conformity certification system, control products must obtain conformity certification (COA) before entering the Malaysian market.

Standards and Industrial Research Corporation of Malaysia (SIRIM Berhad) is the only standard-setting body, a government-owned, non-profit corporation, formerly converted from the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM), a government agency.SIRIM Berhad's subsidiary, SIRIM QAS SIRIM QAS International Sdn.  SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of SIRIM Berhad, is the leading certification, inspection and testing body in Malaysia.

Malaysia's national standard is the MS (Malaysia Standard) standard, and the MS standard for product safety certification basically uses the equivalent national IEC standard.

COA is the customs clearance certificate, the product into the customs importers can rely on COA to SIRIM batch application to purchase MS labels. Special, if you want to add the logo directly in the factory, you need to apply for SIRIM factory inspection, because the cost is higher, this way generally for the high frequency of shipments of manufacturers.

Product Range

ST COA certification covers a total of 34 products, with the following main categories.

1.Large and small home appliances, such as rice cookers, microwave ovens, toasters, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, electric water heaters, electric fans, electric blowers, irons, etc.
2.AV products, including hi-fi devices, audio and video players, radios, etc.
3.Adapter products.
4.Lighting products, including LED lamps, table lamps, Christmas lights, fluorescent lamps, ballasts, etc.
5.Parts products, including plugs, switches, sockets, wires and cables, ceiling light boxes and other products.
6.Household power tools.

Application Process

1.If the customer does not have a test report, a test is required
2.The customer prepares the information and submits the application to GIG
3.GIG submits the information to the agent, who submits it to the official body ST
4.ST review the documents and issue the certificate
5.Importers purchase labels from SIRIM for labeling

Certification Mark

There are two main types of labels corresponding to ST COA certification, one is the SIRIM label and the other is the SIRIM certification mark. Note that all labels must be affixed to the product itself and cannot be affixed to the packaging. The following is the introduction to these two types of labels.

1.SIRIM label: As shown below, there are two types.

1) Certification label PCS (Product Certification Scheme ): As shown in the picture on the left, it can be affixed directly in the factory, but need to apply for factory inspection.
2) Batch label BTS (Batch testing scheme): As shown on the right, the goods will be randomly inspected at the port, and the ST COA certificate will be issued to SIRIM QAS to purchase the label, no factory inspection is required.

2.SIRIM certification mark: the following chart, two cases can be affixed to the mark.

1) The product size is insufficient or other special circumstances can not be affixed to the above label;

2) It belongs to the PCS authentication method.

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 240V, 50Hz, plug MS 589/BS 1363/MS 1577/BS 546/MS 1578/BS EN 50075
Mandatory or not: Mandatory
Certificate validity: 1 year valid
Factory inspection requirements: Generally speaking no requirements. Factory inspection is required if the application is made by way of adding a certification label to the factory
Licensee requirements: must be a local registered importer

Certification Introduction

S-Mark is applicable to all electronic and electrical products, the scope covers the scope of PSE certification. It is recommended that B products and products that are not within the scope of PSE certification apply. Although it is voluntary certification, but more and more manufacturers favor and use the S-Mark to gain a competitive advantage in the market, somewhat similar to the German GS. S-Mark also covers Safety and EMC. JET and JQA are currently available for S-Mark certification work, the mark is S-JET Mark and S-JQA Mark respectively.

Product Range

All electronic and electrical products

Application Process

1.The customer prepares samples and information and submits the application to GIG
2.GIG submits the samples to the laboratory for testing
3.Arrange factory inspection at the same time of testing
4.The issuing agency will review the test report and factory inspection report, and issue the S-mark certificate after the audit is passed.

Logo requirements

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 100V / 200V , 50Hz / 60Hz, plug JIS 8303
Whether mandatory: voluntary
Certificate validity: no validity period, annual audit to maintain the validity
Factory inspection requirements: the need for the first factory inspection and annual audit
Permittee requirements: no requirements

Certification Introduction

PSE certification (Product Safety of Electrical Appliance & Materials) is a market access system implemented by the Japanese government for electrical and electronic products, and is an important element of Japan's Electrical Product Safety Law (DENAN). On April 1, 2001, Japan revised the Electrical Safety Law, which is administered by METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan), which does not issue certificates directly, but authorizes third-party certification bodies to conduct conformity assessment tests and issue certificates.

METI has authorized Japan Electrical Safety and Environmental Technology Research Laboratory (JET) and Japan Quality Assessment Agency (JQA) as Certification Authorities (CABs), which are responsible for testing and certification of electrical and electronic products in accordance with regulations and for market surveillance. In addition, TUV, UL, CQC and other organizations are also qualified certification bodies.

According to regulatory requirements, all controlled electrical and electronic products in the manufacture or export to Japan before, need to submit a business declaration to the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and in accordance with regulations to affix the PSE mark on the product. The Electrical Safety Law stipulates that Class A and B products are required to affix the PSE diamond logo and PSE round logo respectively. There are two applicable standards.

Provincial Order 1: Japanese domestic standards (EMI standards included)

Save Order 2: J standard (excluding EMI standard) = IEC standard + Japanese differences

Product Range

To date, there are 457 products under the control of the Electrical Products Safety Law. Among them, there are 116 products that can easily cause electric shock, fire and other accidents and are more dangerous, which are classified as "specific electrical products - known as Class A electrical products", such as chargers and adapters; the remaining 341 products that are less hazardous are classified as "non-specific electrical products - known as Class B electrical products". The remaining 341 less hazardous products are classified as "non-specific electrical products - known as Class B electrical products", the majority of small and large home appliances, lighting products, lithium batteries belong to Class B.

Application Process

1.Customer prepare sample and information to submit to GIG

2. GIG laboratory test, if it is PSE round, the letter of declaration will be issued by Hua Biao
3. For PSE diamond shape, factory inspection is also required
4. After the test and factory inspection, the issuing agency will issue PSE diamond certificate

Certification Mark

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 100V / 200V , 50Hz / 60Hz, plug JIS 8303
 Whether mandatory: mandatory
 Certificate validity: for diamond-shaped, 3-7 years, based on the product. For round, no expiration date, no certificate, only VOC can be issued
 Factory inspection requirements: for diamond-shaped, only the first factory inspection, no annual audit. For round, no factory inspection requirements
 Licensee requirements: for diamond, factory/importer . For round, no requirements

Certification Introduction

The CGSR system, corresponding to the regulations is the Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations 2011, the Singapore government in order to strengthen consumer goods safety control, since In order to strengthen the safety control of consumer goods, the Singapore government has made the system mandatory since April 1, 2011.

CGSR system and the CPS system, are controlled by the Singapore Standards Development and Reform Committee (SPRING) safety certification system, but generally we are more concerned about the CPS system under the CoC certification, it is very easy to ignore the CGSR system. In fact, the CGSR system is a supplement to the CPS system, but also mandatory. For mandatory electrical and electronic products not under the CPS system, the vast majority will fall under the mandatory scope of the CGSR system (refer to the specific product range below).CGSR is a system without certification requirements, according to the CGSR program requirements, any manufacturer, importer, distributor and retailer must obtain the appropriate test report.

The biggest difference between the two systems is that the CPS system focuses on the pre-market control of the product, which requires a CoC certificate based on the test report that meets the requirements, registration on the SPRINGwebsite, and the S-MARK mark on the product before it can enter the Singapore market. In contrast, because CGSR has no certification requirements, the product can be free customs clearance, so more emphasis is placed on the post-market (post-market) safety supervision after entering the market.

For consumer products that are within the mandatory scope of the CGSR but do not have a compliant test report, a fine of up to $2,000 or imprisonment for up to 12 months will be imposed for the first violation, and a fine of up to $10,000

or imprisonment for up to 2 years will be imposed for subsequent or repeated violations.

Product Range

The mandatory products of CGSR basically cover most of the consumer products, except for some products that have a separate control system (such as the CPS system), as long as the consumer products that can be applied to ISO, IEC, EN, ASTM standards, are within the scope of CGSR control, the following list of more common consumer products.

1.Children's products, such as walkers and cribs
2.Toys, such as balloons, balls and rattle
3.Electrical, electronic and gas products that are not regulated under the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme (CPS Scheme)
4.Furniture, mattresses and bedding
5.DIY products, such as power tools and home improvement products
6.Apparel
7.Sports and recreation products such as bicycles and treadmills
8.Stationery products, such as writing instruments and paper items
9.Others such as costume jewellery and watches

Application Process

1. GIG will determine whether the product is within the mandatory scope of CGSR based on the product documentation
2. If within the mandatory scope, then based on product testing, a test report will be issued

Logo requirements

None

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 230V, 50Hz. plug 3-pin standard BS1363, SS:145, 2-pin standard: EN50075 whether mandatory: mandatory

Certificate validity: Based on the validity of the test report
Factory inspection requirements: No requirements
Licensee requirements: No certificate can be issued

Certification Introduction

Certification of Conformity (COC) is a safety certification requirement in Singapore. In order to protect consumer safety, the Singapore government enacted the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations 2002 (CPR 2002) to replace the requirements of the 1991 CPR in order to implement the new Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme (CPS Scheme). Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme (Singapore Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme, or CPS Scheme), which became mandatory from April 1, 2002. Currently there are no mandatory requirements for EMC in Singapore.

In 1991 the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) appointed the Singapore Standards Development Reform Committee (Standards, Productivity and Innovation for Growth, SPRING Singapore) as the safety agency responsible for administering the CPS program to ensure that controlled electrical and electronic products meet Singapore safety standards requirements. Under the CPS program, any manufacturer, importer, distributor or retailer must register with SPRING as a registered supplier, obtain a COC certificate from a third-party conformity assessment body (CABs) designated by SPRING or an MRA mutual recognition body, and affix a safety mark to their products in order to enter the Singapore market.

Product Range

CoC certification covers a total of 45 products, with the following main categories.

1.Transformers for electronic products and AV-type electronic products(Adaptor)
2.Television / High-fidelity Set / Laser Disc Set / Video Cassette recorder
3.Table or standing lamp
4.Coffee maker, slow cooker, steam boat and similar appliances / Kettle / Rice Cooker / Hair Dryer / Hotplate and similar appliances etc
5.Refrigerator / Mobile split air-conditioner / Room air-conditioner
6.Wall fan / Table or standing fan

Application Process

1. If the customer does not have CB, he needs to apply for CB test
2. The customer prepares the information and submits the application to GIG
3. GIG submits the information to the issuing agency, generally 10 days to get the certificate number
4. The issuing agency reviews the documents and issues the CoC certificate

Certification Mark

Certificate number (XXYYYY-ZZ) Meaning.

XX = year of certificate (e.g. 01 for year 2001)
YYYY = series number (e.g. 1234)
ZZ = CAB issuing organization code (e.g. 11 for CAB 'A')

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 230V, 50Hz. plug 3-pin standard BS1363, SS:145, 2-pin standard: EN50075 whether mandatory: mandatory
Certificate validity: 3 years valid
Factory inspection requirements: No requirements
Licensee requirements: must be a local importer licensee

Certification Introduction

The Bureau of Indian Standards (The Bureau of Indian Standards), referred to as BIS, according to the "Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986" (The BIS Act, 1986), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the competent body for standardization and certification in India, specifically responsible for product certification, is the issuing body of BIS certification. BIS has five regional bureaus and 19 sub-bureaus. BIS subordinate 8 laboratories and some independent laboratories are responsible for the product certification process to take samples for testing. These laboratories are implemented in accordance with ISO/IEC17025.

In principle, the principle of voluntary certification of products in India is aimed at providing quality assurance, safe and reliable products to the end consumers. However, taking into account public health and safety, national security, infrastructure needs and mass consumption factors, the Indian government through the issuance of various statutory measures, the implementation of mandatory certification of about 90 specific products, such as milk powder, cement, steel pipes, oil pressure furnace, multi-purpose dry batteries, medical X-ray diagnostic equipment, plastic milk bottles, bottled mineral water, bottled drinking water, steel and steel products, etc.. All products within the scope of mandatory certification, the manufacturer or importer must first apply to the BIS import product certification, customs clearance of goods based on the certification certificate.

BIS product certification is mainly based on ISO Guide 28, through the initial inspection and assessment of the factory quality management system, post-certification factory quality management system supervision, and the factory and the market samples taken for testing to determine whether the product is consistent with Indian standards. The BIS certification is based on ISO Guide 28.

Product Range

Products covering essentially all industrial sectors.

1. textiles.
2. Chemicals and pesticides
3. cement and concrete.
4. Metal products and imitation metal products.
5. Machinery and equipment.
6. Electrical, electronic and optical equipment.
7.auto parts.
8.agricultural products, food, beverage and tobacco.
9.leather products.
10.wood products.

11.paper and pulp products.
12.test equipment.
13.construction materials.
14.pumping, irrigation, drainage and sewage devices.

The list of mandatory controls for electrical and electronic products is as follows.

Including: electric irons, electric stoves, electric heaters, switches, incandescent lamps, wires and cables, circuit breakers, AC meters, etc.

Application Process

1.Application: GIG submits an application to BIS.

2.Record: BIS accepts the application, reviews the application documents and information, and records the application if the procedures are complete.

3.Initial factory inspection: BIS will assign a delegation of not more than two officials to the factory inspection. The applicant shall bear the expenses of travel, visa fees and other expenses of the official group to the factory inspection and the corresponding inspection costs.

4.Testing: The applicant sends a sample to the BIS designated laboratory for testing.

5.Issuance of certificates: If the initial inspection and test results qualified, and the applicant agrees to implement the BIS approved inspection and testing program after certification and payment of the BIS logo fee, the applicant can be issued a certificate. The certificate is valid for 1 year. After the certificate is awarded, the licensee has to pay the annual logo fee as well as the annual fee for the certificate.

6.Post-certification supervision: BIS supervises the quality of its certified products through regular supervision of the licensee and unannounced inspections and tests on samples from factories and markets. If the regular inspection, samples taken from the factory or market by the factory inspection and independent testing results meet the requirements, the certificate can be renewed. The licensee submits an application for renewal to BIS by submitting the specified form. The licensee is also required to bear the cost of sample inspection.

Certification Mark

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 230V/400V, 50Hz
Whether mandatory: mandatory + voluntary
Certificate validity: 2 years valid
Factory inspection requirements: first time factory inspection + annual audit, BIS will assign a team of no more than 2 officials to the factory inspection.
Requirements of the holder: can be overseas manufacturers, or local importers in India

Certification Introduction

CQC is the abbreviation of China Quality Certification Center. Unlike the CCC mark, the CQC mark is a voluntary product certification, also issued by the China Quality Certification Center CQC certificate, CQC certification is to apply the CQC mark to indicate that the product meets the relevant quality, safety, performance, electromagnetic compatibility and other certification requirements. CQC mark certification focuses on safety, electromagnetic compatibility, performance, harmful substances limit (RoHS) and other indicators that directly reflect the quality of products and affect the safety of consumers and property, in order to protect the interests of consumers, promote the improvement of product quality and enhance the international competitiveness of domestic enterprises.

CQC mark and CCC mark application process is the same, also through the network online and written two ways (mainly online network) to apply for the CQC voluntary product range of 160 categories. If the product is not in the CCC scope, you can apply for the CQC mark, which can help smoothly clear customs and enter the Chinese market, help enterprises improve product quality, become a well-known brand, and increase the competitiveness of products in the Chinese market.

Product Range

Including 160 categories of electronic products, household appliances, lighting appliances, tires, glass, low-voltage appliances, pumps, wind energy products, generator sets, motor vehicle products, commercial equipment, auto parts, textiles, building materials products, cement products, sanitary ware, batteries and batteries, student supplies, etc.

Application Process

1、Customer submits documents and samples to GIG.
2、GIG will apply for CCC online system.
3、Qualification laboratory test is completed and test report is issued, apply to the issuing body (such as: CQC, etc.) for the first factory inspection.
4、Factory inspection is completed, the issuing agency (such as: CQC, etc.), issued a CQC certificate.

Logo requirements

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 220V/50Hz
Whether mandatory: Voluntary
Certificate validity: 5 years valid
Factory inspection requirements: need to be judged on a case-by-case basis, the basic need for the first factory inspection and annual audit
Requirements of the licensee: None

Certification Introduction

China Compulsory Product Certification, the English name China Compulsory Certification, referred to as CCC certification or 3C certification. Implementation and supervision by the China Certification and Accreditation Commission CNCA, which is authorized to recognize the 15 licensing bodies and 152 laboratories to carry out specific provisions since August 1, 2002 to accept the first batch of mandatory product catalog included in the 19 categories of 132 kinds of product certification applications, the directory of these products must pass CCC certification and affix the CCC mark to be sold in the market.

2014 Regulatory Updates

According to the "CNCA on the release of mandatory product certification implementation rules announcement" (CNCA Announcement No. 23 of 2014), in line with the effective implementation of the new version of the implementation rules, the relevant designated certification bodies should be in accordance with the new version of the rules require the development of the corresponding certification implementation rules. Implementation rules and implementation rules supporting the implementation.

According to the provisions of the implementation rules, enterprises based on the conclusion of factory inspection, sampling test results, supervision and inspection conclusions, product quality status and other principles, the enterprise is divided into four levels of A/B/C/D. Level will directly affect the application of CCC certificate applicable certification mode, such as Class A enterprises basically do not need the first factory review. Among them, the first application for CCC certification of enterprises belong to the  B     class.

Product Range

Included in the "implementation of compulsory product certification of the product catalog" includes household appliances, automobiles, safety glass, medical devices, wires and cables, toys and other 22 categories of 186 products.

Application Process

1、Customer submits documents and samples to GIG.
2、GIG will apply for CCC online system.
3、Qualification laboratory test is completed and test report is issued, apply to the issuing agency (such as: CQC, etc.) for the first factory inspection.
4、Factory inspection is completed, the issuing agency (such as: CQC, etc.), issued a CCC certificate.

Certification Mark

Other Information

Technical information: voltage frequency AC 220V/50Hz
 Whether mandatory: mandatory
 Certificate validity: 5 years valid
 Factory inspection requirements: need to be judged on a case-by-case basis, the basic need for the first factory inspection and annual audit
 Requirements of the licensee: None

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