1. Broadcasting and communications equipment conformity assessment system

2. Table of Contents Ⅲ. 제도 개선을 위한 주요 이슈 Reform of certification system1
Reform of certification system 2
Main contents of conformity assessment system 3
Market surveillance
Ⅲ. 제도 개선을 위한 주요 이슈 4
Manage and designate testing laboratories
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3. 1 Reform of Certification System(1) Summary New form of certification
Reformation of Certification System requires to introduce equal level of conformity assessment system for FTA negotiation with major trading partners and responds to the increasing usage of various convergence devices.
From a system where the government leads certification system to private leading conformity assessment system to make business- friendly environment.
Related law : Revised Radio Waves Act Article from 58-2 to ( Announced on , Enforced as of )
New form of certification
Previous condition
After reform
Conformity certification
(Radio interference, Network Hazard, Safety are in onsideration)
Test in designated testing labs –Government Certification
EMC Registration (IT equipment)
Type Registration (Wireless Device)
Type official Approval
(Wireless Device)
Type Approval (Wired Device)
Test in designated testing labs - Registers declaration form ( Equipment used by common users )
Conformity registration
Self-test – Register declaration form (Equipment used for purpose of measurement and testing etc)
Interim certification
Equipment without technical standards (Government certification)
Classification according to purpose
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4. Conformity assessment system classification
Reform of Certification System(2) 1
Conformity assessment system classification
Reclassify certification type graded by riskof Broadcasting and Communications Equipment (ex: Radio interference and Life safety)
Conformity Certification (Radio Waves Act Article )
As equipment that has a harmful effect on the human body, such as radio interference, life safety, etc. or has an effect on the safety and service of telecommunication networks, certified by the government
(Example : marine radar, H/V/UHF transmitter, electronic exchanger)
Conformity Registration(Radio Waves Act Article )
As equipment that has a smaller effect on the human body compared to Conformity Certification Equipment, tested by a designated testing labs
(Example : Weak radio equipment, Divider, Personal Computer)
Introducing self-test registration system that authorizes provider with rights to register apparatus
(Example : Spectrum Analyzer, Industrial computer and etc)
Interim Certification(Radio Waves Act Article )
A System considering civil convenience to obtain official certification within a certain period of time before establishing technical standards and to certify new products having no assessment standards within a range of safety guarantee for electromagnetic circumstances
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5. Conformity certification system
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(1) 2
Conformity certification system
Conformity certification
□ Related laws
Radio Wave Act Article , Enforcement Decree of RWA Article 77-2, Notification No, 5 ~ 7
□ Classification Standard of Subject Equipment
Broadcasting and communications equipment having bad effect on the electromagnetic circumstances
And network.
Broadcasting and communications equipment having obstacle to electromagnetic waves and be
effected to run normal operation by electromagnetic waves
Other Broadcasting and communications equipment possible to harm human body and life safety.
Document for submission : 6 Types
① User Manual ② Test Report ③ Exterior Appearance ④ Parts Layout Or Layout Photo ⑤ Circuit Diagram
⑥ Domestic Representative Designation Letter (In cases when agent has been designated)
Existing devices of Type Official Approval, Type Registration and Type Approval are relevant.
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6. Conformity registration system
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(2) 2
Conformity registration system
Conformity Registration
□ Related law
Radio Wave Act Article , 3, 4, Enforcement Decree of RWA Article 77-3, Notification No, 8 ~ 10
□ Classification standard
Equipment of Conformity Registration.
Apparatus which is not an object of Conformity Certification and self-test conformity registration.
Equipment of Self-Test Conformity Registration
Broadcasting and communications equipment used for purpose of measurement and testing.
Broadcasting and communications equipment used for industrial-scientific purpose.
Broadcasting and communications equipment not tested by designated testing
labs because of its feature and usage.
Document for submission : 2 Types
① A declaration form that evidences compliance with Conformity Assessment standards,
② Agent Designation Letter (In case when agent has been designated)
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7. Conformity registration system
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(2-1) 2
Conformity registration system
Testing Laboratory & self-test suppliers’ documents
Declaration form which evidences compliance with Conformity Assessment Standards
Agent Designation Letter (In cases when agent has been designated)
User Manual, Test Report, Exterior Appearance, Parts Layout or Layout Photo, Circuit Diagram
Submit related documents in registering derivative model with Conformity Registration
Submit related document in modification
Certification process of multi-functional equipment
Certification procedure
Conformity Certification
Conformity Registration
[exception]
In case where radio transmitter, receiver Conformity Certification are combine to the equipment subject to Conformity Registration, Conformity Registration processing procedures shall apply and ‘Conformity Assessment information’ shall be marked on end product.
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8. Interim certification system
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(3) 2
Interim certification system
Summary
Related Laws
Radio Waves Act Article
Enforcement Decree of RWA Article Notification No, 11 ~ 14
Operation of Interim Certification System
Apparatus without Conformity Assessment Standards applicable
according to utilization of new technology
Subject Equipment
Apply minimum technical requirements
(Antenna Power, Unwanted emissions, Frequency etc)
Certification Criteria
Certification Condition
Limit on Expiration Date, Area of Installation
Apply obligations to control formal certification within designated period after
Establishing certification standards
Official Certification
Required Documents
① Technical documents ② Explanations of test results ③ User Manual ④ Exterior Appearance
⑤ Parts Layout or Layout Photo ⑥ Circuit Diagram ⑦ Agent Designation Letter(In cases when agent has been designated)
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9. Conformity assessment procedure
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(4) 2
Conformity assessment procedure
Present
After Reform
Assessment Procedure
Production
/Import
/Sales
Application
for
Certification
Evaluation
Certificate
Issue
Test by
Designated
Institution
Registration
(Notification)
In-house
testing
Sales
Sales
Production
/Import
Application
for
Certification
Evaluation
Certificate
Issue
Test by
Designated
Institution
Registered
Certification
Issue
Registered
Certification
Issue
Documents for Submission
Type Official Approval
Type Approval/
Type Registration
EMC
Registration
Conformity
Certification
Conformity
Registration
(Designation)
Self test
conformity registration
Manual
General Schematic
Exterior Appearance
(Photo)
Circuit Diagram
Parts Layout(Photo)
Key component
specification
Test Report
Agent Designation
Letter
Derivative model
material
Manual
General Schematic
Exterior Appearance
(Photo)
Circuit Diagram
Parts Layout(Photo)
Key component
specification
Test Report
Equipment specification
Agent Designation Letter
Derivative model material
Manual
General Schematic
Exterior Appearance
(Photo)
Parts Layout (Photo)
Test Report
Agent Designation
Letter
Derivative model
material
User Manual
Test Report
Exterior Appearance
Circuit Diagram
Parts Layout or
(Photo)
Agent Designation
Letter
Certificate demonstrating
Conformance to
Assessment criteria
Standards
User Manual
Test Report
Exterior Appearance
Circuit Diagram
Parts Layout or Photo
Certificate
demonstrating
Conformance to
Assessment
criteria Standards
Agent Designation
Letter
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10. Modification of conformity assessment device system
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(5) 2
Modification of conformity assessment device system
Modification of conformity assessment device
□ Related law
Radio Wave Act Article , Enforcement Decree of RWA Article 77- 4, Notification No, 15~17
Document for submission
□ Changes pertaining to Conformity Assessment Standard
Attach Test report
Attach Documents Evidencing such modifications
Submit relevant documents of Exterior Appearance, Circuit Diagram, Parts Layout and pictures
□ Changes for maintenance and management of apparatus tested by Conformity Assessment
In changing Derivative model number, manufacturer and country : submit only alteration form
In changing company name, name and address : Attach relevant documentary evidence
Transfer, affiliation, partitioning of inheritance or corporation (Including business transfer)
In case of changing company name or switching from individual business to corporation
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11. Conformity assessment exemption system
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(6) 2
Conformity assessment exemption system
Conformity assessment exemption
Related Laws
Radio Waves Act Article 58-3
Enforcement Decree of RWA Article 77-6 Notification No, 18 ~ 20
Application Procedure for Conformity Assessment Exemption
Applicant
Radio Research Agency
Filing up application
Receipt
Review
Internal processing
Exemption certificate receipt
Exemption certificate Issue
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12. Conformity assessment exemption system
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(6-1) 2
Conformity assessment exemption system
Full conformity assessment exemption
Cases of production or import for testing, research, technical development, exhibitions or
International competitions
equipment with purpose of testing, researching or technical development of product and
broadcast telecommunication service: under 100units
Cases of producing not for domestic market, but exclusively for exports
Partial conformity assessment exemption
Cases when the party has submitted test results of EMC from a designated testing labs
for the corresponding equipment based on the other Korean regulations waivered by
Radio Waves Act
Items that have been certified according to [Industrial Standardization Act] Article 15
Electrical appliances that have been received safety certification, safety inspection and voluntary
safety confirmation report according to [Electrical Appliances Safety Control Act]
Industrial products that have been safety certified according to the [Quality management and the
industrial safety Act]
Automobiles that have been self certified according to the [Automobile Management Act]
Fire equipment that have been type approved according to [Installation Maintenance and Safety
Control of Fire-Fighting Systems Act]
Medical equipment that have received licenses according to [Medical Device Act]
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13. Conformity assessment cancellation
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(7) 2
Conformity assessment cancellation
Related laws
Radio Waves Act the 4th clause of article 58
Enforcement Decree of RWA the 7th clause of article 77
Conformity assessment cancellation
Measures such as cancellation, revision, removal, elimination of conformity assessment,
or measures as discontinuation of production, import, sales, and use.
Cases of non-compliance with conformity assessment
Cases where conformity assessment has not been done or is done falsely
Conformity Assessment Alteration is not reported
Cases where party of conformity registration has not stored related documents
Conformity Assessment Cancelation
In case when Conformity Assessment is taken through illegal and feigned methods
In case when orders of penalty and corection are not carried out
Parties of conformity assessment cancellation cannot receive a conformity
assessment for the subject equipment for 1 year from the date of cancellation
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14. KCC-CRM-ABC-XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(8) 2
Conformity assessment marking
Related laws
Radio Waves Act Article Notification No, 23
Use of national integrative KC mark
Apply from January (Apply to apparatus which is the first release after notification)
Possible to use certification mark which is confirmed by previous regulations until June
Print on both product and package of equipment
Conformity Assessment Marking Method of Broadcasting and communications equipment etc
[Revised Design]
[Current Design]
[Basic Design]
[Display Method]
KCC-CRM-ABC-XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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15. 2 Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(8-1)
Conformity assessment marking
Conformity Assessment Number Marking Method K C - R M A B X ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥
Identification of Broadcasting and communications equipment
Identification of basic certification information
Identification of applicant’s information
Product Identification
In ①, write the identification code “KCC” that indicates it is a broadcasting and communications equipment
In ②, write the “certification sector’ identification code
Conformity Certification : C(Certification), Conformity Registration : R(Rigistration), lnterim
Certification : I(Interim Certification)
In ③, write the “test sector” identification code
Wireless sector : R(Radio), Wired sector : T(Telecommunication), electromagnetic waves sector :
E(Eletromagnetic Wave), Wired, Wireless, electromagnetic waves sector multifunction : M(Multi Function)
In ④, write the “application device category” identification code
Manufacturing device : M(Manufacturer), Importing device : I(Importer), Sale device : S(Seller)
In ⑤, write the “Applicant’ identification code”
In ⑥, write “Product identification code (Combined use of English, Numbers is possible) of applicant
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16. Reinforcement of conformity assessment standards
Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(9) 2
Reinforcement of conformity assessment standards
Related law
Radio Wave Act Article , Notification no, 4
Reinforcement of Conformity Assessment Standards
Increasing concerns of product user’s safety and electromagnetic waves problems.
To improve local manufacture company’s product quality and competitiveness and protest
consumers, Strengthening of electromagnetic waves related regulation is necessary.
Equivalent improvements of conformity assessment system with various nations
according to expanded FTA/MRA international cooperation between Korea and America, Korea and EU etc.
Reinforcement of Conformity Assessment Standards Field
Apply Conformity Assessment Standards EMC and electrical safety to IT equipment and Wireless Device
Reinforcement of Conformity Assessment Standards Promotion Plan
Reviewing grace period in consideration of economic and technical burden of manufacturer
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17. 2 Main Contents of Conformity Assessment System(10)
Conformity assessment fee
Related laws
√ Enforcement Decree of RWA the 2nd clause of article 97.(Attached table 14-2)
Conformity assessment fee
Conformity Assessment Type
Fee
Conformity Certification and
Interim Certification
165,000 won
Conformity Registration
55,000 won
Conformity assessment alteration fee
Division
Conformity Assessment Type
Fee
Changes of matter pertaining to Conformity Assessment Standard
Conformity Certification
165,000 won
Conformity Registration
55,000 won
Changes of matter having no relations to Conformity Assessment Standards
5,000 won
2,000 won
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18. Investigation and action
Market Surveillance system(1) 3
Investigation and action
Related laws
Radio Wave Act Article 58-11, 71-2
Enforcement of Decree of RWA Article , 118
Notification No, 21 ~ 22
What is market surveillance?
All actions related to investigating, confirming, testing and implementing surveillance actions according to results for Broadcasting and communications equipments which received conformity assessment, checking whether such equipments are being sold and distributed with proper Conformity Assessment mark & Conformity Assessment standards.
Incongruity report
When discovering that an equipment has a critical defect or does not comply with Conformity Assessment standards, the party reports such truths, corrects the defect or takes other necessary actions.
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19. 3 Market Surveillance system(1-1) Investigation and action
Market Surveillance procedure
Collect at a cost
/ free of charge
Suitability Judgment
Administrative Penalty
Select and Collect
object of Market Surveillance
object of follow up
service
Test
Verify suitability of technical standards and certification mark
Verify suitability of
technical standards
and certification mark
1st : Correction Order
2nd : Order of Manufacturing,
Importing, Sales
suspend
3rd :Cancel Certification
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20. 3 Market Surveillance system(2) Administrative penalty standards
Administrative Penalty Standards for individuals have received conformity assessment
(Enforcement Decree of RWA relative to article 118-1, Attached table 23)
Violations
Legal Basis
Administrative Penalty Standards
1st
2nd
3rd
Cases when Broadcasting and communications equipment is not in compliance with Conformity Assessment standards
Article
Correction order
Suspending order of manufacturing, importing and sales(2month)
Cancel
Cases where Conformity Assessment is not marked
Article
Suspending order of manufacturing, importing and sales(1month)
Cases of using Conformity Assessment mark suspiciously -
Cases when Conformity Assessment Alteration is not reported.
Cases when the alternation matter of pertaining to Conformity Assessment standard is not reported
B. Cases when the except matter of case A is not
decelerated of changes.
Article
Cases of violating Article of not preparing the proper documents
Article
Suspending order of manufacturing, importing and sales(4month)
Cases of when received conformity assessment falsely or in some illegal method
Article
Cases of not enforcing the measures for improvement according Article
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21. 3 Market Surveillance system(2) Correctional fine - 20 -
The criteria of Correctional Fine for Broadcasting and Communications equipment violation
(Enforcement Decree of RWA relative to article 124-1, Attached table 28)
(Unit: 10,000 won)
Violations
Legal Basis
Correctional Fine
1st
2nd
3rd
Cases not preparing related documents after conformity registration in violation of Article
Article
100
200
300
Cases not reporting changes in violation of Article
Article 92-4 50 70
Cases selling or renting without showing that they have received conformity assessment in violation of Article , or individuals displaying, storage or transporting for purposes of selling or renting or installing into radio or broadcast station networks
Article
Cases not enforcing conditions of provisional certification in violation of Article
Article 92-5
Cases having refused or interfered with requests for document submission in violation of Article
Article
Cases having refused or interfered with request for submission or equipment in accordance of Act and (including applied cases of Act )
Article
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22. Testing laboratory designation and management4
Testing laboratory designation and management
Testing Laboratory Designation and Management
Related laws
Radio Waves Act from the 5th Clause to 7th Clause of Article 58
Enforcement Decree of RWA from the 8th Clause to 11th Clause of Article 77
※ Consign certification test duty to private testing laboratory for a prompt
test and utilizing civil professionalism
Designation Field: 5 Field
Wired Field
Wireless Field
EMC Field
Electrical Safety Field
Specific Absorption Rate Field
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23. Testing laboratory designation and management4
Testing laboratory designation and management
□ Purpose of introduction
Managing accreditation organization evaluating and operating capability in accordance with
International standards
Promoting international recognition for accreditation organization in field of broadcasting
and communications
□ Managing accreditation organization
When evaluating a Broadcasting communication testing lab (new, change), accreditation
organization evaluates the test performance capability.
Determining whether the designation of testing labs is available according to the board of accreditation’s
reviewing based on evaluation result by accreditation organization.
□ Structure of accreditation organization
The board of accreditation, The board of operation. The board of Technology, The board of Education,
proficiency operation Agency.
□ After designating accreditation testing labs (new, change),
KCC performs periodical and non-scheduled audit directly
in order to satisfy accreditation requirement.
Introduction of accreditation organization (Enforcement Decree of RWA related to Article 77- 9)
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24. Testing laboratory designation and management4
Testing laboratory designation and management
Observance matter of Recognized Test Agency. (Enforcement Decree of RWA related to Article 77-11)
□ Matters related to Testing Measurement
Shall maintain conditions for exact test result in accordance with conformity assessment criteria
□ Matters related Education
Shall establish education to improve the quality management testing capacities of employees
□ Matters related test related document
Test related document (Test result, RAW Data, Program etc) related with conformity assessment
shall be stored for 5 years
□ Matters related quality management regulation
Shall revise and maintain quality management of test work in accordance with
ISO/IEC 17025
□ Matters of sample test
At least 3 among 1000 of conformity registration equipments shall be managed by
extracting samples according to test report as issued by Testing Laboratory, the test results of
which shall be reported to the Korea Communication Commission.
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25. Administrative Penalty Standards Partial suspension (1 months)
Testing Laboratory Designation and Management(4) 4
Testing laboratory designation and management
Standards for duty termination and cancellation of Recognized Test Agency
(Enforcement Decree of RWA related to Article 118-2, Attached table 28)
Violations
Regulations
Administrative Penalty Standards
1st
2nd
Cases of performing testing operations inaccurately either intentionally or by grave error
Article
Partial suspension
(6 months)
Cases of refusing, interfering, or evading requests for document submission or testing without proper cause in violation of Article
Article
(3 months)
Cases of insufficiency of designated conditions in violation of Article
Article
(1 year)
Cases of not faithfully performing testing activities without proper cause
Article
Partial suspension (1 months)
Cases of not implementing corrective measures in violation of Article
Article
Cases of having received designation through falsities or other illegal method
Designation Cancel -
Cases of performing testing activities within a time period of cease and desist order
Article
Cases in which a recognized test agency has already received two (2) cease and desist orders in violation of Article yet again receives a cease and desist order for the same violation
Article
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26. Testing Laboratory Designation and Management(5) 4
Accreditation test lab fee
Related laws
Radio Waves Act 2nd Clause of Article 97-2 (Attached table 14-2)
Recognized Test Agency Fee
Type of Conformity Assessment
Designated Sector
Fee
New and Additional Application
Wired Sector
1,990,000 won
Wireless Sector
Microwave Conformity
5,440,000 won
Electronic Safety
Specific Absorption Rate
2,050,000 won
Apply for Modification
Applies by sector
990,000 won
Accreditation applying Fee = Sum of relevant sector Fee – {( number of applying sector -1)*580,000
Change-applying is applied to sub sector change
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