Outline
Conformity assessment of broadcasting and communications equipment
The conformity assessment of broadcasting and communications equipment is enforced by the Radio Waves Act Article 58-2, the certification of which is categorized into conformity certification, conformity registration and Interim Certification.
Anyone who intends to manufacture, sell or import broadcasting or communications equipment shall obtain certification of conformity, registration of conformity or Interim Certification in accordance with the regulations.
Conformity assessment indicator design
Conformity assessment of broadcasting and communications equipment labeling
Conformity assessment method and classification
Application Procedure
Applications for the conformity assessment can be submitted online (http://www.emsit.go.kr).
Conformity Certification
Application should be sent online to the National Radio Research Agency with appropriate documents for the manufacture, sale and importation of the following equipment: equipment which can harm the radio environment and the broadcasting communications network, equipment which can cause severe electromagnetic interference or equipment affected by electromagnetic waves so much that its normal operation is interrupted.
Conformity Registration
For the manufacture, sale or importation of broadcasting and communications equipment not subject to Conformity Certification, the manufacturer, seller or importer of such equipment must attach a confirmation document (attached Document No. 6) to an online e-Application proving that the equipment is in compliance with the technical regulation for conformity assessment.
Interim Certification
When there are no corresponding technical regulation for conformity assessments for a certain broadcasting and communications equipment or when the equipment is deemed unfit for the conformity assessment, the assessment can be conducted according to standards, specification or technical regulations accepted in Korea or internationally and be manufactured, sold or imported with region, expiration date and certification conditions on the label.
Required documents for the conformity assessment
Not complying with the regulations and partaking in the manufacture, sale or importation of equipment without undergoing conformity assessment (provided that the equipment is not exempt from the conformity assessment) will be penalized.
Conformity Certification
Document
Conformity Certification, User manual, Test report(issued by a designated test lab or a test lab from a country with MRA), Exterior diagram, Parts layout or picture, Circuit diagram, Designation of legal representative
Example of relevant broadcasting and communications equipment
Wireless phone alarm receiver, ship station radar, phone, modem, etc.
Related legislation
Equipment specified in Radio Waves Act Article 58-2 and Public Announcement on Conformity Assessment Article 3 Paragraph 1 and attached Table 1
Conformity Registration
Document
Confirmation of proof of compliance of the conformity assessment and a designation of a legal representative
Example of relevant broadcasting and communications equipment
- Computer equipment, broadcasting equipment, electronic supplies, etc.
- Measuring instrument, industrial equipment, connector, etc.
Related legislation
- Equipment specified in Radio Waves Act Article 58-2 and Public Announcement on Conformity Assessment Article 3 Paragraph 2 and attached Table 1
- Equipment specified in Radio Waves Act Article 58-2 and Public Announcement on Conformity Assessment Article 3 Paragraph 3 and attached Table 3
Interim Certification
Document
Technology description, Internal test result description, User manual, Exterior diagram, Circuit diagram, Parts layout or picture, Designation of legal representative
Example of relevant broadcasting and communications equipment
- Newly developed equipment with no technical regulation for conformity assessment
- Measuring instrument, industrial equipment, connector, etc.
Related legislation
Radio Waves Act Article 58-2 and Public Announcement on Conformity Assessment Article 11
Equipment exempt from the conformity assessment under the Radio Waves Act Article 58-3 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 1
| Equipment exempt from conformity assessment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Equipment only limited to the purpose of use for testing for conformity assessment or quality and performance evaluation of products | 10 units |
| Equipment only limited to the purpose of research and technology development | 1,500 units |
| Equipment not for sale and only limited to the purpose of display for product promotion, etc. | specified exempted units |
| Equipment not for sale and only limited to the purpose of international conference, international competitions, etc. | specified exempted units |
| Equipment not for sale and only limited to the purpose of samples for domestic market research | 3 units |
| Equipment brought in for a certain period to be used by foreign technicians as needed in the omestic industries | specified exempted units |
| Parts or components, identical to the original, imported for the manufacture or maintenance of certified equipment | specified exempted units |
| Equipment manufactured or imported for use in the military | specified exempted units |
| Equipment imported not for sale and only for individual use | 1 units |
| Equipment of which the Minister of Science and ICT grants and announces exemption considering the effect it has on the electromagnetic and the broadcasting and communications environment | specified exempted units |
Equipment exempt from the conformity assessment under the Radio Waves Act Article 58-3 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 2
| Equipment exempt from conformity assessment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Equipment not manufactured for domestic demand, but exclusively for exports | no limit |
| Equipment not manufactured for domestic demand, but exclusively for exports | specified exempted units |
| Previously exported equipment brought in for a certain period for the purpose of repair or maintenance | specified exempted units |
| Equipment manufactured or imported to be used exclusively overseas | specified exempted units |
Equipment exempt from the conformity assessment under the Radio Waves Act Article 58-3 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 3
| Equipment exempt from conformity assessment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| When a person has applied for interim certification according to Article 58-2 Paragraph 7, has submitted test results from designated testing laboratories according to Article 58-5 and has received conformity assessment for Article 58-5 Paragraph 8 for a equipment, and when the technology standard of the equipment matches the technical regulation for conformity assessment for interim certification | no limit |
| When a person has applied for interim certification according to Article 58-2 Paragraph 7, has submitted test results from designated testing laboratories according to Article 58-5 and has received conformity assessment for Article 58-5 Paragraph 8 for a equipment, and when parts of the technical regulation of the equipment matches the technical regulation for conformity assessment for interim certification/ the number of equipment whose technical regulation is identical to the technical regulation for conformity assessment | the number of machinery whose technology standard is identical to the conformity assessment standard |
Equipment exempt from the conformity assessment under the Radio Waves Act Article 58-3 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 4
| Equipment exempt from conformity assessment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Equipment which comes under Article 58-3 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 4, which has received conformity assessment regarding electromagnetic interference and protection against electromagnetic waves according to relevant legislation and which meets the criteria of electromagnetic wave standard specified in Article 47-3 Paragraph 1 and Article 67-2 | no limit |
Public Announcement on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Communications Equipment (Radio Waves Act Article 58-3 Paragraph1 Subparagraph 1, Enforcement Decree Article 77-7 attached Table 6-2 Paragraph 1 Item (j))
| Equipment exempt from conformity assessment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Equipment imported for the purpose of installation on ships to be exported, equipment installed on the ships and aircrafts introduced, leased and chartered from foreign entities and equipment identical to such to serve as replacement | specified exempted units |
| Wireless equipment imported not for sale and for the purpose of use for individuals to manufacture or assemble amateur wireless ships | specified exempted units |
| Computers assembled from parts which have undergone conformity assessment (attached Table 2 Paragraph 6 and Subparagraph 3 Item (c), given that they provide instructions for consumers in compliance with the attached Table 6) | no limit |
Promotion of Conformity Assessment System
Verify the conformity assessment for broadcasting and communications equipment!
Protect your health!
Secure product quality!
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- Broadcasting and communications equipment must go through conformity assessment to protect the health of the community against harm from communication network and electromagnetic waves.
Broadcasting and communications equipment that must undergo conformity assessment
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Wireless equipment
- mobile phone
- radar,
- wireless LAN,
- radio transceiver
- etc.
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Wired equipment
- phone, FAX
- credit card reader
- broadcasting amplifier
- etc.
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ICT equipment
- computer
- printer
- monitor
- digital camera
- MP3
- etc.
Broadcasting and communications equipment that has not undergone conformity assessment may cause harm to users through electromagnetic waves.
- Excessive exposure to electromagnetic waves may cause harm to human bodies.
- The security of the equipment may be at risk due to interference between the electromagnetic waves.
- There is risk of fire or electrocution.
Violators who display, transport and store broadcasting and communications equipment that has not undergone conformity assessment for the purpose of sales
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- Please check that the product has undergone conformity assessment before buying or selling the product.
Broadcasting and communications equipment that has undergone conformity assessment must be labeled accordingly.
<Before Jan. 24, 2011>
certification number
XXX-YYYYYYYYYYYYYY<After Dec. 5, 2017>
R-XXX-YYY-ABCEDFG1234567- The certification label must be attached to the product where it is visible
- It can be scaled down or up with equal proportion
- When the product is too small to be labeled, the certification number or design can be put on the product
Violators who sell equipment without appropriate label will be face up to 3 million won in terms of fines or have their certification revoked.
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- Broadcasting and communications equipment must be manufacture and imported in accordance with the technical regulation and regulation at the time of the conformity assessment.
Any changes to the communications equipment after the conformity assessment must be declared.
Technological changes (with test reports attached)
- Change in circuit and removal, substitution or addition of parts
- Removal, substitution or addition of components within the equipment
- Change in the external appearance
Changes unrelated to the technical regulation (test not required)
- Change or addition of product model name
- Change or addition of manufacturer or country of manufacture
- Change of the company name, name or address of the person who applied for the conformity assessment
Violators who do not declare such changes will face up to 1 million won in terms of fines or have the certification revoked.
Only equipment suitable for the technical regulation should be manufactured, imported and sold.
If the equipment that has undergone conformity assessment does not suit the technical regulation, the violator may face administrative penalty such as the revocation of conformity certification and conformity registration as well as destruction and collection of the product.
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- The e-Application system will help you from the application process of the conformity assessment to the issuance of the certificate (registration certificate).
The e-Application system will take care of everything, from the application process to the issuance of the certificate.
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Access the e-Application system (http://emsit.go.kr)
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Select “Electromagnetic certificate issuance service” and register as a member (required once)
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Select “Type of administrative affairs” and upload the required documents (the transaction fee is paid online)
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Print out the certificate once the evaluation is complete (Notified through SMS)
There are a lot of administration services offered through the e-Application system.
- Declare changes in the equipment that has undergone conformity assessment
- Application for re-issuance of certificates
- Application for conformity assessments (for equipment that is not eligible for assessment at designated testing laboratories)
The e-Application system offers a variety of services such as transaction fee payment, e-mail and SNS notification of the process, etc.
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- Check the conformity assessment status at the National Radio Research Agency website.
The National Radio Research Agency offers a search service for the conformity assessment status so that consumers may purchase legal products. Please check the certification status when purchasing or selling broadcasting and communications equipment.
https://www.rra.go.kr → Search conformity assessment status
Please report any uncertified equipment.
- Equipment being manufactured, sold or imported without certification (Central Radio Management Service)
- Equipment without appropriate certification labels (Market surveillance Division)
- Equipment not in compliance with technical regulation (Market surveillance Division)
Online report: filed through the e-People website.