1. KS Marking Certification System

2. 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

3. 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
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Comprehensive
System
Certification
Arbitrary
System
KS Marking Certification
Certification Body
Applicant
Auditing
Site Audit
Product Audit

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

5. 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)
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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)

6. 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
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Safe purchase of quality products
Lower price, increased sales
and enhanced quality
due to the manufacturing
cost reduction

7. 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.
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8. 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
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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

9. 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
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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.

10. 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
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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

11. 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