South Korea - Draft Amendment of Notification on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Communication Equipment

South Korea National Radio Research Agency (RRA) announces Draft amendment of notification on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Communication Equipment.

Establishment of detailed procedures and reclassification of target equipment following the introduction of a self-conformity confirmation system.

- New procedures and methods for writing, disclosure, document storage, change, and termination of self-conformity confirmation equipment and reclassification of target equipment.

​Establishment of detailed procedures for reporting and correcting nonconforming equipment.

- In cases where major defects in equipment that have undergone a conformity assessment are recognized, new procedures and methods for reporting nonconformity, submitting action plans and results such as correction and collection, and disclosing information on nonconforming equipment, etc. 

Designation of a domestic agent for an overseas manufacturer and clarification of agency matters, etc.

- Clarify the basis for designation of a domestic agent for conformity assessment and agency matters, and establish a new procedure to change the designated domestic agent.

Revision of conformity assessment marking method.

- When indicating that a conformity assessment has been received, it had to be indicated on both the equipment and packaging, but the marking method has been simplified so that it can be indicated on the equipment or packaging.

Currentization of related provisions and reorganization of attached forms in accordance with revision of radio wave laws, etc.

- Currentization of article numbers and related forms according to revision of radio waves laws and new notice provisions, etc.

Proposed date of adoption: July 24, 2024

Proposed date of entry into force: July 24, 2024

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