The KC certificate for life jackets is a product certification certificate in South Korea.
KC certification is a mandatory safety certification system implemented by the Korea
Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) on January 1, 2009 in accordance with
relevant laws and regulations. The certification aims to ensure that products meet South
Korea’s safety standards and protect the safety and rights of consumers.

According to the degree of danger (risk level) of the product, the Korea Agency for
Technology and Standards divides the KC certification of daily necessities into four
modes:
Safety certification mode: Applicable to refurbished tires, lighters, swimming equipment
(water play equipment), etc., requiring factory inspection, product type testing and annual
audit.
Safety inspection (safety confirmation) mode: Applicable to climbing ropes, sports life
jackets, dry batteries, etc., requiring product type testing and type certification certificates.
Supplier Conformity Confirmation (SDOC) mode: Applicable to polyvinyl chloride pipes
(PVC pipes), car jacks, water tanks, etc., requiring test reports and declarations of
conformity.
Safety standard compliance mode: Applicable to household textiles, sunglasses and
frames, tents, etc., manufacturers and importers do not need to conduct product testing,
and can verify safety through various methods.
If a life jacket passes the KC certification, it means that the life jacket meets the relevant
safety standards and technical requirements of South Korea and can be legally sold and
used in the Korean market.