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Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 27 Mar 20262 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • standards and specifications for utensils
  • containers and packaging (MFDS notice 2026-24)
Not read yet
  • earlier notice versions (before 2026-03-27)
  • KC safety certification for children's products and electrical goods
  • Consumer Chemical Products Act
  • labelling under the Food Sanitation Act
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 8 Oct 20264 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • Cosmetics Act 화장품법
  • Enforcement Rule 화장품법 시행규칙 (labelling)
  • 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 (prohibited and restricted ingredients, preservatives, colourants, UV filters)
  • 화장품 사용할 때의 주의사항 및 알레르기 유발성분 표시에 관한 규정
Not read yet
  • functional cosmetics 기능성화장품 reviews and 심사 기준
  • 우수화장품 제조 및 품질관리기준 (GMP)
  • 영유아 또는 어린이 사용 화장품 안전성 자료 duties
  • customised cosmetics 맞춤형화장품 rules
  • import quality-test exemption
  • 표시·광고 실증 rules
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 8 Oct 20264 areas read · 8 not read yet

Korean import food law as in force on 8 Oct 2026; food labelling is not covered before 2028-01-01.

Sources read
  • 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2025-60 in force until 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 from 2028-01-01)
  • 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 and 식품의 기준 및 규격 (MFDS notices 2026-50 and 2026-55, contaminant and additive limits where in the notice body)
  • 수입식품안전관리 특별법 (importer business registration, import declaration)
  • 식품위생법 labelling articles
Not read yet
  • the notice body of 식품의 기준 및 규격 and 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 is an attached file (별표) not returned by the law API
  • 건강기능식품
  • 영유아식
  • 축산물 rules (축산물 위생관리법)
  • 표시광고 rules (식품등의 부당한 표시 또는 광고의 내용 기준)
  • 유전자변형식품등의 표시기준
  • 어린이 기호식품 rules
  • 소비기한 설정기준
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 24 Mar 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • 전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 KC certification (안전인증, 안전확인, 공급자적합성확인) and KC mark
  • 전파법 적합성평가 for broadcasting and communications equipment
  • 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 for EEE
Not read yet
  • KC technical standards (KC 60335 series attachments)
  • 에너지이용 합리화법 efficiency label
  • product list tiers in 시행규칙 annexes (partial)
  • 전자파적합성 EMC notice details
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 20 Aug 20263 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • 전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 act, decree, rule (annex references to 리튬이차전지) and 안전확인대상생활용품 안전기준 (annex 72 전동보드 and battery rules)
  • 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 and decree and rule (EPR for 1차/2차전지, marking)
  • 자전거 이용 활성화에 관한 법률 and 도로교통법 (전기자전거, 개인형 이동장치)
Not read yet
  • KC 62133-2 (K 62133) lithium secondary battery safety standard (notice has no body text, attachment only)
  • 전기용품 안전기준 notices for chargers and the 안전확인대상 전기용품 designation notice
  • 도로교통법 시행령 and 시행규칙, 자전거 이용 활성화에 관한 법률 시행령 and 시행규칙
  • 재활용부과금 (제19조), 분담금 amounts, 의무이행계획서, 법 제10조/제19조 sale ban, 안전기준준수, 공급자적합성확인 and the KC 62133 test content are not covered

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Safety Standards for Consumer Products Subject to Safety ConfirmationKATS Notice No. 2026-318 rulesIn force from: 15 Feb 2020Industries: Batteries
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Limit

Electric bicycle battery rated voltage not above DC 48 V (부속서 40 4.2.5.2)

Limit 48 V (performance basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전기자전거용 전지 정격전압은 DC 48 V를 넘지 않아야 한다. 4.2.5.3 전지는 우수한 밀봉성을 가져야 하며 정상적인 조건하에서 충전방전시 누설현상이 없어야 한다. 4.2.5.4 전기자전거용 2차전지는 전기용품 안전확인 KC 62133 휴대용 밀폐”
부속서 40 제4.2항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
Limit

Electric bicycle motor rated output 500 W or less (부속서 40 4.2.2)

Limit 500 W (performance basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전기자전거의 모터 정격 출력은 500 W 이하이어야 한다. 4.2.3 최대무게 배터리를 포함한 전기자전거의 최대 무게는 30 kg 미만이어야 한다. 4.2.4 모터 제어기 보호기능 전기자전거의 제어기는 저전압, 과전류 보호기능과 모터 상단락”
부속서 40 제4.2항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
Limit

Electric bicycle top speed under 25 km/h (부속서 40 4.2.1)

Limit 25 km/h (performance basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전기자전거의 최고속도는 25 km/h 미만이어야 한다. 4.2.2 모터 출력 전기자전거의 모터 정격 출력은 500 W 이하이어야 한다. 4.2.3 최대무게 배터리를 포함한 전기자전거의 최대 무게는 30 kg 미만이어야 한다. 4.2.4 모터”
부속서 40 제4.2항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
Limit

Electric bicycle weight with battery under 30 kg (부속서 40 4.2.3)

Limit 30 kg (performance basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“배터리를 포함한 전기자전거의 최대 무게는 30 kg 미만이어야 한다. 4.2.4 모터 제어기 보호기능 전기자전거의 제어기는 저전압, 과전류 보호기능과 모터 상단락 안전장치가 구비되어 있어야 한다. 4.2.5 전지(Battery) 4.2.5.1 전지는 2차전지를 사용하며”
부속서 40 제4.2항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Electric bicycle secondary battery under KC 62133 safety confirmation (부속서 40 4.2.5.4)

Must meet the conditions of 부속서 40 4.2.5.4: secondary batteries for electric bicycles are treated as covered by 전기용품 안전확인 KC 62133 (portable sealed secondary cells) and meet its safety requirements

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전기자전거용 2차전지는 전기용품 안전확인 KC 62133 휴대용 밀폐 2차전지에 포함되는 것으로 보며 안전요구사항도 이에 따른다. 4.2.6 충전기 전지 충전기는 안전인증기관의 전기용품 안전인증을 반드시 받아야 하며 충전기 라벨에 안전인증마크 및 인증번호를”
부속서 40 제4.2.5.4항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

부속서 72 (Electric personal mobility): electric skateboards, kick scooters, two-wheel balance boards, one- and two-wheel boards, low-speed two-wheelers, other personal mobility

Must meet the conditions of Conform to the safety requirements, test methods and markings of 부속서 72 (electric personal mobility, Parts 1 to 6), including the battery requirements; the standard applies under 법 제15조제4항

Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 1 Aug 2021

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2021

Notice 2020-268 of 2020-10-08 sets 2021-08-01 for the revised annex 72; the published text does not date the first annex 72.

“전동보드란 전기에너지를 동력으로 하여 레저 및 이동을 위해 사용되는 1인용 이동기구를 의미하며”
부속서 72 서문 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 안전확인대상생활용품의 안전기준 (고시)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Electric bicycle battery charger safety certification mark (부속서 40 4.2.6)

Label required

안전인증마크 and certification number on the battery charger label (battery charger must hold 전기용품 안전인증)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전지 충전기는 안전인증기관의 전기용품 안전인증을 반드시 받아야 하며 충전기 라벨에 안전인증마크 및 인증번호를 표기하여야 한다. 4.2.7 절연성능 4.2.7.1 전기 자전거의 전기배선 및 부품은 모두 절연물질로 덮어씌우고 차체에 고정시켜야 한다. 4.2.7.2”
부속서 40 제4.2.6항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

부속서 5 (Primary Batteries): manganese and alkaline-manganese primary cells; excludes military special use

Must meet the conditions of Conform to the safety requirements, test methods and markings of 부속서 5 (primary batteries: manganese and alkaline-manganese cells); the standard applies under 법 제15조제4항

Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Rechargeable: no
  • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable, battery chemistry

In force since 15 Feb 2020

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2020

Notice 2019-387 of 2019-11-15 entered into force three months after promulgation (computed 2020-02-15); the revised annex applies to products shipped or cleared after that (부칙 제2조).

“이 기준은 1차 전지 중 망간 건전지, 알칼리 1차 전지 중 알칼리·망간 전지의 안전요건, 시험방법 및 표시사항 등에 대하여 규정한다.”
부속서 5 제1항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 안전확인대상생활용품의 안전기준 (고시)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit

    Electric bicycle battery rated voltage not above DC 48 V (부속서 40 4.2.5.2)

    Limit 48 V (performance basis)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “전기자전거용 전지 정격전압은 DC 48 V를 넘지 않아야 한다. 4.2.5.3 전지는 우수한 밀봉성을 가져야 하며 정상적인 조건하에서 충전방전시 누설현상이 없어야 한다. 4.2.5.4 전기자전거용 2차전지는 전기용품 안전확인 KC 62133 휴대용 밀폐”
    부속서 40 제4.2항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit

    Electric bicycle motor rated output 500 W or less (부속서 40 4.2.2)

    Limit 500 W (performance basis)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “전기자전거의 모터 정격 출력은 500 W 이하이어야 한다. 4.2.3 최대무게 배터리를 포함한 전기자전거의 최대 무게는 30 kg 미만이어야 한다. 4.2.4 모터 제어기 보호기능 전기자전거의 제어기는 저전압, 과전류 보호기능과 모터 상단락”
    부속서 40 제4.2항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit

    Electric bicycle top speed under 25 km/h (부속서 40 4.2.1)

    Limit 25 km/h (performance basis)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “전기자전거의 최고속도는 25 km/h 미만이어야 한다. 4.2.2 모터 출력 전기자전거의 모터 정격 출력은 500 W 이하이어야 한다. 4.2.3 최대무게 배터리를 포함한 전기자전거의 최대 무게는 30 kg 미만이어야 한다. 4.2.4 모터”
    부속서 40 제4.2항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit

    Electric bicycle weight with battery under 30 kg (부속서 40 4.2.3)

    Limit 30 kg (performance basis)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “배터리를 포함한 전기자전거의 최대 무게는 30 kg 미만이어야 한다. 4.2.4 모터 제어기 보호기능 전기자전거의 제어기는 저전압, 과전류 보호기능과 모터 상단락 안전장치가 구비되어 있어야 한다. 4.2.5 전지(Battery) 4.2.5.1 전지는 2차전지를 사용하며”
    부속서 40 제4.2항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Electric bicycle secondary battery under KC 62133 safety confirmation (부속서 40 4.2.5.4)

    Must meet the conditions of 부속서 40 4.2.5.4: secondary batteries for electric bicycles are treated as covered by 전기용품 안전확인 KC 62133 (portable sealed secondary cells) and meet its safety requirements

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “전기자전거용 2차전지는 전기용품 안전확인 KC 62133 휴대용 밀폐 2차전지에 포함되는 것으로 보며 안전요구사항도 이에 따른다. 4.2.6 충전기 전지 충전기는 안전인증기관의 전기용품 안전인증을 반드시 받아야 하며 충전기 라벨에 안전인증마크 및 인증번호를”
    부속서 40 제4.2.5.4항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    부속서 72 (Electric personal mobility): electric skateboards, kick scooters, two-wheel balance boards, one- and two-wheel boards, low-speed two-wheelers, other personal mobility

    Must meet the conditions of Conform to the safety requirements, test methods and markings of 부속서 72 (electric personal mobility, Parts 1 to 6), including the battery requirements; the standard applies under 법 제15조제4항

    Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 1 Aug 2021

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2021

    Notice 2020-268 of 2020-10-08 sets 2021-08-01 for the revised annex 72; the published text does not date the first annex 72.

    Source
    “전동보드란 전기에너지를 동력으로 하여 레저 및 이동을 위해 사용되는 1인용 이동기구를 의미하며”
    부속서 72 서문 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 안전확인대상생활용품의 안전기준 (고시)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Electric bicycle battery charger safety certification mark (부속서 40 4.2.6)

    Label required

    안전인증마크 and certification number on the battery charger label (battery charger must hold 전기용품 안전인증)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-03-03 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “전지 충전기는 안전인증기관의 전기용품 안전인증을 반드시 받아야 하며 충전기 라벨에 안전인증마크 및 인증번호를 표기하여야 한다. 4.2.7 절연성능 4.2.7.1 전기 자전거의 전기배선 및 부품은 모두 절연물질로 덮어씌우고 차체에 고정시켜야 한다. 4.2.7.2”
    부속서 40 제4.2.6항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): KATS Notice No. 2026-31(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    부속서 5 (Primary Batteries): manganese and alkaline-manganese primary cells; excludes military special use

    Must meet the conditions of Conform to the safety requirements, test methods and markings of 부속서 5 (primary batteries: manganese and alkaline-manganese cells); the standard applies under 법 제15조제4항

    Official text, current to 17 Feb 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-02-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Rechargeable: no
    • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

    Depends on: economic operator role, rechargeable, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 15 Feb 2020

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2020

    Notice 2019-387 of 2019-11-15 entered into force three months after promulgation (computed 2020-02-15); the revised annex applies to products shipped or cleared after that (부칙 제2조).

    Source
    “이 기준은 1차 전지 중 망간 건전지, 알칼리 1차 전지 중 알칼리·망간 전지의 안전요건, 시험방법 및 표시사항 등에 대하여 규정한다.”
    부속서 5 제1항 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 안전확인대상생활용품의 안전기준 (고시)(opens in a new tab)

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