Post #3 - What are the documents I am preparing?

 

1. Need a hand with the application documents?

On this post, we are going to see what some of the application documents look like. Once you have a look, you would realise this is not too difficult. 

Among the required documents (listed on post #2), we are not going to discuss IECEx document package (signed certificates, test reports, scheduled drawings etc.) as this should be straightfoward. 

2. Application Form

The application form is from the occupation safety and health acts - enforcement regulation, but this form can be downloaded from any of three local certification bodies' websites. 

Other than the fact that this is written in Korean, filling in this form should not be too difficult. You just need to put down basic information such as applicant, address, contact name, email, mobile, equipment, type, Ex marking etc. 

3. Application for Exemption

This form is for applicants who are IECEx certificate holders. On this form, you need to put down applicant, address, equipment type, Ex marking, IECEx certificate number, applicant standards etc. 

Basically, you are asking for exemption of all applicable tests based on the IECEx certificate you are submitting. Korean Ex standards are all based on IEC 60079 series, so all tests are compatible. Practically speaking, submitting an IECEx certificate would be nearly the only way to obtain a KCs certificate. 

4. Business License

99% of applications made are one of two cases. First case, the application is made by the Korea branch office of manufacturers if the manufacturers are multi-national organisations. Another case is when the applicant is made by Korean agents on behalf of the manufacturers who hire them. The business license in this case is either the business license of the Korea branch offices or that of the agents. 

5. List of models and description

This form is required only when there are multiple models/or variants within a model series. 

For example, let's say there is a cable gland, ABC series, and within the ABC gland, there are sub-models such as ABC-1, ABC-2, ABC-3 etc. 

In this case, you need to complete the table, listing all models within the series, model code structure and what the code means. 

6. Import Declaration Certificate (Unit Certificate only)

This applies to 'Unit Certificate' only. When you import goods, you fill out the customs declaration form. Import declaration certificate is what you receive after you submit the customers declaration. The import declaration certificate shall show the equipment type you are importing, the number of unit, serial numbers of the unit. 

7. Instruction ENG & KR

Instructions are instructions, so nothing too complicated. However, when you apply for KCs, an instruction written in Korean is a 'MUST'. English instruction alone is not accepted. Therefore, make sure you prepare this in advance to avoid any delays. 

Today we had a look at the application documents. This should give you a clearer idea on how to prepare all the documents. Anyway, if you have any questions, please send me an email (koreamarketaccess@gmail.com), or leave your questions on the bottom of this post. 

September 19, 2021 Tags : KC , KC certification , KC mark , KCs , KCs certificate , KCs certification , KCs documents , KCs mark , Korea , Korea Market Access

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