KS Marking Certification System

KS Marking System CONTENTS 1 Introduction of KS Certification System 2 Agencies for KS Certification 3 KS Audits KS Marking System 4 Classification of Korean Industrial Standards 5 Certification Procedure

1. Introduction of KS Certification System 1. Outline of KS Marking Certification Definition Definition The comprehensive activity to protect consumers, to satisfy diversified needs of customers, and to maximize the economic efficiency Certification by a voluntary application KS Marking System Comprehensive System Certification Arbitrary System KS Marking Certification Certification Body Applicant Auditing Site Audit Product Audit

1. Introduction of KS Certification System 2. Purposes Innovated Manufacturing Technology Increased Productive Efficiency Reliable Trade between Customers and Manufacturers KS Marking System Boosted Reasonable Consumption Improved Customer Service Enhanced Industrial Competitiveness Upgraded Product Quality

KS Marking System 3. History of Establishing KS Certification System 1. Introduction of KS Certification System 3. History of Establishing KS Certification System 3. History of Establishing KS Certification System 1961 : Establishing the Industrial Standardization Act ☞ Government-initiative 1982 : Granting KS Certification to Overseas Production Sites ☞ Mainly in Southeast Asia and China 1998 : Entrusting KS Certification Service to Private Organizations ☞ Korean Standards Association Designated ☞ Korean Food Research Institute (Food Products Field) KS Marking System Joint Audit performed together by the Certification Body and a Designated Audit Organization ☞ To enforce follow-up surveillance Periodic Audit Every 5 Years : All certified product Periodic Audit Every 1 Year : Designated product (’07 : 151 products designated)

1. Introduction of KS Certification System 4. Effectiveness of KS Certification Producer Consumer Enhanced work efficiency due to easier mechanization of the product Purchase quality products at a reasonable price KS Marking System Safe purchase of quality products Lower price, increased sales and enhanced quality due to the manufacturing cost reduction

2. Agencies for KS Certification Ministry of Knowledge Economy Enacting/Operating the Acts, Enforcement Decree & Enforcement Regulations (Implementing the Industrial Standardization) Agency for Technology and Standards ( Operating Industrial Standardization Policy) Establishing/Revising/Confirming/Repealing Korean Standards and the Certification Audit Criteria Designating/Supervising Certification bodies/ Designated Audit Org. Certification Bodies (Performing Initiative Certification and Periodical Audits) Granting and Withdrawing KS Certification Surveillance of KS-Certified companies Handling various reports on succession to status/ relocation of manufacturing site and business place Designated Audit Organizations (Supporting for Technical Matters) 14 organizations such as Korea Inspection & Testing Institute for General Merchandise etc. Quality Control Org. for Products (Supporting the 1-Year Product Audit) 8 organizations including Korea Paint/Ink industry Cooperative Association etc. KS Marking System

KS Marking System 3. KS Audits INITIATIVE CERTIFICATION AUDIT The manufacturer who wishes to obtain KS Certification shall submit an application Type of Certification Audit : Initiative audit, Item-added audit, Class-added audit Audit Fees KS Marking System Audit Days Audit Fees Application Fee : 0.5 million KRW (Basic fee) 0.25 million KRW added when an item is added 2 days for an item 3 days for more than 2 items (~4 items) 4 days for more than 5 items Auditor Allowance : 0.29 million KRW / Day Traveling Allowance for auditors : Same as that of government officials Surveillance Audit Fees : Same as the initial audit fees Fee for Re-issuing Certificate : 30,000 KRW

KS Marking System 3. KS Audits Periodic Audit Yearly Product Testing Good-managed company : Every 4 years Poor-managed company : Every 3 years (According to success/failure in previous regular audit) Only for designated items in order to keep public safety KS Marking System Verification Audit Inspection of Goods on Market In Case management conditions change. ex) CEO changed, Plant sites moved, etc. The government performs inspection on goods on the market unexpectedly.

5. Certification Procedure APPLICANT Certification Body (KSA) Designated Audit Org. Application Form Submit Receipt Re-application Reviewing Application Providing Auditors Requesting Auditor Notifying Auditor Set- up Auditing plan KS Marking System Notification Getting Ready For Audit Payment completed Site (Factory) Audit Product Audit Reporting Request for testing Corrective Action Notification Of Failure Reviewing Audit Report Sending Testing Report Review Committee Issuing Certificate All Procedures finished within 40 days

4. Classification of Korean Industrial Standards Classification of KS ① Product Standard : Indicates form, size, and quality of products ② Method Standard : Indicates testing, analysis, sampling & measurement, and working standards ③ Communication Standard : Indicates terms, technology, unit, and numerical progression CERTIFICATION AREAS AREA LARGE CLASSIFICATION AREA LARGE CLASSIFICATION A Basic Standard L Ceramics KS Marking System B Mechanical Engineering M Chemical Engineering C Electrical & Electronic Engineering P Medical Equipment D Metals Q Quality Management E Mining R Transportation Machinery F Civil Engineering S Service G Household Goods V Shipbuilding H Food Products W Aircraft & Aviation K Textiles X Information Industry