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KC Certificate

Hygiene and Safety Standards(water supplies and products)

Purpose
The 『Hygiene and Safety Standards』 certification is implemented based on the 『Water Supply And Waterworks Installation Act』, and the purpose is to improve public hygiene and the living environment by installing and managing water supply materials or products suitable for the Hygiene and Safety Standards of waterworks facilities that come into contact with water.
Overview
As a compulsory certification system that proves conformity to the standards required by the 「Water Supply And Waterworks Installation Act and Enforcement Decree of the Water Supply And Waterworks Installation Act」, product tests, and On-site aud it shall be conducted to obtain certification, and then the products shall be sold in compliance with the labeling specified in the related notice.
Target products
Water pipes
  • Metallic pipes such as cast-iron pipes / Non-metallic pipes such as synthetic resin pipes
Materials and products for machinery and instrumentation and control
  • Valves / Pumps / Faucets / Flowmeters / Water meters
Other materials and products for water supply such as paint
  • Paint used on the inner surface of concrete tanks, forced tanks, and pipes by on-site construction / Other materials and products for water supply that are used or installed to supply purified water for drinking
    (※Notification of the Minister of Environment)
Required Documentation
  • Application form
  • Business registration certificate (※In Korean)
  • Substance information statement of materials constituting materials and products for water supply
  • Blueprint (※ Display the specifications and values of the area and volume, etc., where materials and products for water supply are in contact with water in detail)
  • Specifications for manufacturing inspection facilities
  • List of management regulations (※Materials and processes, product quality, manufacturing facilities, inspection facilities, etc.)
  • (If applicable) other requested documents, etc.
Process
※In case of nonconformity, the nonconformity (document or sample) needs to be supplemented.
Remarks
Validity period
Valid for 2 years after completion of certification, and renewal of certification shall be completed before the expiration of the certification period.
Others
① A person who violates Article 83 (Penalty) of the「Water Supply And Waterworks Installation Act」shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than two years or a fine not exceeding 20 million won.
② A person who violates Article 87 (Penalty) of the「Water Supply And Waterworks Installation Act」shall be punished by a fine of 10 million won.