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Electrical and Mechanical Safety Testing

Korea requires test reports from MFDS-recognised testing laboratories for applicable standards. Self-declaration is generally not accepted.

Key standards​

StandardScope
IEC 60601-1General electrical safety for active medical devices
IEC 60601-1-2EMC
IEC 60601-1-6Usability engineering
IEC 60601-2-xxDevice-specific standards
ISO 11135 / 11137Sterilisation validation (EO / radiation)
ISO 11607Packaging for terminally sterilised devices

KC mark​

Electrically-powered medical devices may also need a KC mark under the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act — separate from the MFDS 품ëĒŠí—ˆę°€. See KC mark.