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News Release from: SGS | Subject: Korean EASC Act testing
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 18 January 2007
Korea changes appliance safety
certification rules
The SGS E+E laboratory testing facilities can conduct a full range of tests for electrical appliances, IT electronics and wireless products
The Korean EASC Act (Electrical Appliance Safety Certification Act) has broadened its scope The Act has been subject to several changes:
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 16 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Safety inspection methods introduced for imported second hand electric appliances.
The possibility of exemption from inspection if the results of routine and on the market inspections of a product have been in conformity with the standard in the two previous years.
This new upgrade to the Electrical Appliances Safety Control Act will enable Certification Bodies to order local authorities to dispose of or to remove from the market all electrical appliances that have not been certified or inspected.
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The regulations apply to several main product categories.
Cables and cords.
Switches for electrical appliances (EA).
Capacitors or filters as components for power supply units.
Installation accessories and connection devices.
Installation protective equipment.
Safety transformers or similar equipment.
Household and similar EA.
Motor tools.
Audio/video and similar EA.
IT and office appliances.
Lightings.
SGS has the means to ensure E+E products meet safety and quality standards.
The SGS E+E laboratory testing facilities can conduct a full range of tests for electrical appliances, IT electronics and wireless products.
SGS can assist manufacturers in meeting many international safety and quality requirements. Request a free brochure from SGS ...
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