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Targeted items

• NO
  Standard Code
  Standard Name
• 1
  KS C 4305
  Luminous-Tube Transformers
• 2
  KS C 7601
  Fluorescent Lamp for general lighting Service
• 3
  KS C 7603
  Lighting fittings for fluorescent lamps
• 4
  KS C 7604
  High pressure mercury vapour lamps
• 5
  KS C 7607
  Metalhalide lamps
• 6
  KS C 7610
  Sodium vapour lamps
• 7
  KS C 7620
  Luminaries for fluorescent lamps for use in railway vehicles
• 8
  KS C 7621
  Self-ballasted lamps
• 9
  KS C 7651
  Self-ballasted LED lamps
• 10
  KS C 7652
  Non-ballasted LED lamps
• 11
  KS C 7653
  Recessed LED luminaires and fixed LED luminaires
• 12
  KS C 7655
  Electronic control gear for LED modules
• 13
  KS C 7656
  Portable LED/OLED luminaires
• 14
  KS C 7657
  LED sensor luminaires
• 15
  KS C 7658
  LED luminaires for road, street and area lighting
• 16
  KS C 7659
  LED module for channel letter signs－Safety and performance requirements
• 17
  KS C 7703
  Lampholders and starterholders for fluorescent lamps
• 18
  KS C 7711
  LED ground recessed luminaires
• 19
  KS C 7712
  LED flood-lighting luminaires
• 20
  KS C 7713
  LED landscape lighting
• 21
  KS C 7714
  LED aviation obstruction system
• 22
  KS C 7716
  LED tunnel luminaires
• 23
  KS C 7718
  LED inset light for airport
• 24
  KS C 7721
  LED Elevated Lights for airport
• 25
  KS C 8100
  AC supplied electronic ballast for fluorescent lamps
• 26
  KS C 8102
  Magnetic Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps
• 27
  KS C 8104
  Ballasts for high pressure mercury vapour lamps
• 28
  KS C 8108
  Ballasts for sodium vapour lamps
• 29
  KS C 8109
  Ballasts for metalhalide lamps
• 30
  KS C 8305
  Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar purposes

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Workflow

• Certification Consultation and Application Review
• Establishment and Notification of Evaluation Plan
• Product Inspection
• Sample Submission
• Review of Examination Results and Deliberation by the Certification Committee
• Signing of Certification Agreement and Issuance of Certification

• Step 1 (Certification Consultation and Application Review)

  Consultation on Certification-related Details such as Examination Type, Certified Application Items, Schedule, Fees, and Preparation Requirements.

  For Certification Body Change Assessment, Prepare and Submit Kiel Research Institute's Certification Body Change Application.

  <Documents for Submitting KS Certification Application>

  • ① KS Product Certification Application Form
  • ② Business Registration Certificate, Factory Registration Certificate
  • ③ Documents related to KS Q ISO 9001 Certification (if applicable)
  • ④ Material Management List, Manufacturing (Processing) Equipment Status, Testing (Inspection) Equipment Status
  • ⑤ Foreign KS Certification Factory Survey Form (for overseas factories only)

• Step 2 (Establishment and Notification of Evaluation Plan)

  Review of Examination Schedule, Cost, and Review-Related Cooperative Matters

  Examination Schedule: 1 day per item, 2 to 3 items within 2 days, 4 or more items within 3 days, for overseas factories, 2 days per item.

  ※ In cases where the certification body deems the examination to be significantly difficult, an extension of the examination period, up to 1 day, is possible.

  <Examination Fees>

  • ① Application Fee - Basic for 1 item: KRW 500,000 / Additional per item: KRW 250,000
  • ② Factory Inspection Fee - KRW 290,000 (per person per day)
  • ③ Business Trip Expenses - Actual expenses (according to Internal Research Institute regulations)
  • ④ Product Testing Fee - Internal regulations (Inquiries: 1577-9190)

• Step 3 (Factory Inspection Process)

  The assessment team (2 individuals) visits the factory to conduct on-site tours, document reviews, and, if required for certification testing, sample collection.

  <Factory Inspection Preparation Items>

  • ① Company Introduction Materials (Company History/Overview)
  • ② Preparation for On-site Inspection and On-site Initial Testing related to Processes and Products
  • ③ Internal Standard List and QC Process Chart
  • ④ General Overview of the Factory, Product Inventory/Production-Sales/Manufacturing and Testing-Inspection Equipment Status
  • ⑤ Relevant KS Standards and Inspection Criteria (Verify the latest revised edition)
  • ⑥ Various Relevant Records
  • * For a smooth inspection, please prepare the above documents, wireless internet, multi-tap, stationery, etc.

• Step 4 (Product Inspection)

  If the factory inspection is successful, the samples collected by the assessors under the consent of the applicant will be sent to the internal testing facility for product testing.

  Even in case of 'non-conformity' in the factory inspection evaluation, product testing can be carried out during the non-conformity correction period upon the request of the certification applicant.

  According to the rules of the Enforcement Regulations of the Industrial Standardization Act, if the testing period exceeds 3 months or if certification is required for testing items certified under other laws and the testing meets or exceeds the KS requirements, the quality test for that item can be omitted by submitting a test certificate issued within the past 2 years by a certified testing and inspection agency, indicating the manufacturer's name of the certified target factory.

• Step 5 (Certification Agreement Signing and Certification Issuance)

  When changing the certification body, the original certification must be returned.

  Upon approval, the certification agreement is signed, and the certification is issued.

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Guidelines for Test Registration

• When submitting the initial testing request, it is mandatory to provide the business registration certificate.
• If the applying company is different from the invoice-issuing company, the testing request must include the contact person/contact number/email of the invoice-issuing company.
• Upload documents required for testing, such as product specifications and product photos (user manuals, documents outlining differences in the case of derivative models, etc.).
• The required quantity of samples for certification is one unit, unless specific circumstances necessitate otherwise (additional requests can be made if necessary).
• Clearly indicate the quantity of samples.
• Testing will proceed only after the sample has been received and the testing fee has been paid in full.
• The testing fee is subject to internal regulations of the institute.
• Domestic testing fees should be transferred to the following account: (Bank) Woori Bank 974-023999-13-007 (Account Holder) KIEL Research Institute.
• Submission document templates
  • Submission document templates will be provided by email along with the quotation when requesting testing services.
  • You can download the templates at KIEL Research Institute Menu>Customer Service>Testing Submission Documents.
• Delays or insufficient submission of documents may result in delayed issuance of test reports.