{"id":23452,"date":"2024-01-18T17:55:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T16:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/?p=23452"},"modified":"2024-01-19T09:11:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T08:11:50","slug":"simplification-of-the-kc-standard-for-childrens-playground-equipment-announced-for-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/en\/simplification-of-the-kc-standard-for-childrens-playground-equipment-announced-for-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplification of the KC Standard for Children\u2019s Playground Equipment Announced for Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea announced on January 5, 2024, that it has revised the safety standards for children\u2019s products (children\u2019s playground equipment) that are subject to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/en\/kc\/what-is-kc-certification\/\">KC Safety Certification<\/a><\/strong> under the Children\u2019s Product Safety Special Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Playground-2-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23454\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Playground-2-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Playground-2-2-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Playground-2-2-768x604.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, for one-time installations of multiple models of playground equipment, each model, even if made of the same material, had to undergo individual hazardous chemical substance tests. However, the recent revision streamlines this process. Moving forward, only one model within such a group will be subjected to hazardous chemical substance testing for the same material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This adjustment is designed to make the certification process more efficient while maintaining the highest safety standards for children&#8217;s play equipment. It will reduce the cost and time burden for manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, who produce children\u2019s play equipment in small quantities or for specific purposes, such as playgrounds, schools, or amusement parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry said that the revision will not compromise the safety of children\u2019s play equipment, as it will still require the same level of quality and performance tests for each model. It also said that it will strengthen the post-management of safety standards, by conducting regular inspections and monitoring the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kim Sang-mo, the director of the Product Safety Policy Bureau, said that the revision will help the children\u2019s play equipment industry to grow and innovate, while ensuring the safety and health of children. He also urged the manufacturers to comply with the revised standards and obtain the KC certification before selling their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different children\u2019s products require a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/en\/kc\/what-is-kc-certification\/\">KC Safety approval<\/a><\/strong>. Here you can find out more about the KC Safety Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to contact us any time if you need assistance or have any questions regarding Korean certifications like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/en\/kc\/what-is-kc-certification\/\"><strong>KC<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/en\/kc-emc\/kc-emc-certification\/\"><strong>KC EMC<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/en\/kcs\/kcs-mark\/\"><strong>KCs<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/en\/kcs-ex-certification-for-explosion-proof-components\/\"><strong>KCs for explosion safety products<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea-certification.com\/en\/kgs-factory-registration\/\"><strong>KGS factory registration<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel. Europe:&nbsp;<strong>+49-69-271 37 69 261<\/strong>Tel. 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