Korean battery implementation standard KC 62133-2: 2020, officially launched

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (Korean Agency for Technology and Standards) issued a notice on July 21, 2020, announcing that KC 62133-2 was officially confirmed and started to use. The CB reports and certificates of the international implementation standards IEC 62133-2012 and IEC 62133-2017 can be accepted for KC transfer before December 31, 2020.

It is important to note that for personal travel tools (less than 25KM/h) shipped or cleared after August 1, 2020, it will be mandatory to apply for KC certificates in accordance with the implementation standard KC 62133-2.

For manufacturers and brands exporting to South Korea that involve such products, please prepare in advance. If you need further consultation, please feel free to contact the BTL International Department, and be grateful to walk along!

South Korea's latest consultation sharing:

Korean KC executive standards "KC 60335-2-29 and KC 60950 & KC 60065" are updated as follows:

1. KC 60335-2-29 keeps the adjustment in line with the IEC standard. The output voltage limit is adjusted from 42.4V to 120V. More products need to be certified.

Implementation regulations:

----AC input power tools belong to the safety confirmation category

----Except for the model name, the marking requirements of the battery unit will be cancelled

2. The division rules for KC 60950 & KC 60065 derivative models have changed, and the division standard has been changed from input power to input current.

  (Please note: This is an advance notice. The relevant requirements are still being collected by the Korean government and have not yet come into effect. We will update them in time if there is a latest notice)