Meaning
Administrative procedures for reassigning a Korea Certification from one entity to another allow for the continued legal sale of electronic products under new ownership. A KC certificate transfer updates the registration records in the Korean National Radio Research Agency database to show a change in the certificate holder. It occurs during company acquisitions or changes in local representation.
The original test reports remain valid, avoiding the need for expensive and time-consuming laboratory re-testing. This process applies only when the product design, internal components, primary housing and manufacturing location remain identical to the originally certified version.
Document Requirement
Applicants must submit a formal agreement between the assignor and the assignee to the designated authority. For a KC certificate transfer, the package includes the original certificate and the business registration of the new holder. If the assignor is a foreign entity, the power of attorney for a local representative is required.
All documents must be translated and sometimes notarized to meet Korean regulatory standards.
Validation Step
Authorities check the consistency of the factory code and model name against the existing records. The KC certificate transfer fails if the new holder attempts to modify the technical specifications of the device. Any change to the radio frequency output or safety-critical components voids the existing test data.
The agency issues a new certificate number or updates the holder name on the existing one.
Market Continuity
Retailers can continue selling inventory without interruption once the database update is complete. The KC certificate transfer ensures that the labeling on the product remains compliant with local law. Companies avoid the risk of customs seizures during the transition period.
