1. 2011. 7. 4. Conformity Assessment Activities in Korea Conformity Assessment Activities in Korea CHOI, Woo Huk

2. Ⅰ. Introduction Ⅱ. Conformity assessment system in Korea Ⅲ. Implications

3. I. Introduction Korea Communications Commission Objectives 2 Operation system of CA 1 3 Types of CA

4. 4 Concept of CA Wired equipment (telephone, FAX machine, etc) Information equipment (computer, printer, monitor, etc) Objectives 1 1) To m aintain the quality of service levels and end-to-end network performance of communications networks 2) To pr otect the safety of end-users of communications equipment from possible dangers 3) To g uarantee interoperability between different manufactures equipment. Definitio n Demonstration that specified requirements relating to product, process, system, person or body are fulfilled (ISO/IEC 17000) Target Equipment of CA Radio equipment (mobile phone, WLAN, etc)

5. 5 CA Scheme Definition Designation Legal authorization by Designatin g authority of a CAB to perform C A activities Accreditation Assessing a prospective CAB using procedures outlined in ISO Guides 17025 or 65, which determines its competence to approve products to the applicable technical regulations CA * Certificati on Approving a product within its scope of accreditation for a client (supplier) in accordance with the technical requirements Testing Testing a product within its scope of accreditation for a supplier in accordance with a published test procedure and the technical requirements Operation system of CA(1) 2 CA : Conformity Assessment CAB : Conformity Assessment Body Regulatory Authority Designating Authority Accreditation Body Designation Request for designation Ask for evaluation Accreditation Conformity Assessment Body mandate Certification Body Testing LAB mandate

6. 6 RA DA AB CAB Type B (Japan, AUS.) Type A (USA.Korea] RA DA AB CAB Type C (other A] RA DA AB CAB R A – Regulatory Authority D A – Designating Authority A B – Accreditation Body CAB – Conformity Assessment Body representing the scope that one agency performs concerned work Type D (other B) RA DA AB CAB Operation system of CA(2) 2 Some economies scheme Different economies have different schemes for performing the above mentioned functions EU

7. 7 Types of CA system 3 Classification Three types of CA system, in accordance with parties concerned with CA and applied criteria 1 st -party CA2 nd -party CA3 rd -party CA Types of system Supplier’s declaration of conformity (SDoC) Procurement inspectionCertification Object of assessment SuppliersContractorRegulatory Authority, Accreditation Body Market surveillance Regulatory AuthorityContractorRegulatory Authority Responsibili ty SuppliersContractorCertification Body Characterist ics - cost-saving, shortening period, protection of trade secret - vulnerable to user protection - usually used in delivery fields - Equipment user protection - more time and cost needed Characteristics of each type Characteristics of each type 1 st -party CA system (Registration) and 3 rd -party CA system (Certification) Korea introduced 1 st -party CA system (Registration) and 3 rd -party CA system (Certification) in 2011 in 2011 and has implemented so far.

8. II. CA activities in Korea Korea Communications Commission Overview 2 CA Types and procedure 3 Post-market surveillance 1 4 Current status of MRA

9. 9 Overview (1) 1 Change in regulatory environment PAST Strict “ex-ante regulation” (prevention of radio interference, uniform government certification, etc) PRESENT New regulatory system led by the trend, like convergence, performance improvement of communications equipment Introducing “Registration of conformity”& “Interim certification of comformity” Introducing “Registration of conformity”& “Interim certification of comformity” (‘11. 1.) Registration Certification Level of harm Interim Certification Interim Certification 2+1 System + Certification Single System Level of harmfulness CHANGE the 3 rd party conformity assessment(Government)-led mandatory certification system to Supplier-led simplified conformity assessment system CHANGE the 3 rd party conformity assessment(Government)-led mandatory certification system to Supplier-led simplified conformity assessment system

10. 10 CA Types and procedure (1) 2 Types Certification of Conformity (CoC) (3 rd Party certification) : Equipments causing radio interference or harmful effects on networks or end-user safety Ex) cell phone, Wi-Fi devices, PSTN terminals Registration of Conformity with or without Designated Test lab report (Supplier`s Declaration of Conformity: SDoC) : Equipments except for CoC equipment Ex) PC and peripheral, most low powered ISM devices Interim Certification of Conformity(IOC) New equipments not yet having technical requirement with no harm to spectrum environment 1) Application by supplies 2) Testing by designated test lab 3) Review by certification body 4) Issue of certificate 1)Application by supplies 2)Review by interim Certification committee 3) Issue of certificate with expiration date, service area) 1)Testing by supplies with the designated testing lab or not 2) Declaration of conformity by supplies 3) Register the DoC at e-KCC website

11. 11 Types and procedure (2) 2 Procedure RegistrationCertification Supplier Testing in designate d testing lab Apply for registration assessment (RRA*) Issuance of certificate (RRA) Sales In-house testing Testing in designate d testing lab Apply for certification Issuance of certificate of registration (RRA*) Keep related documents (supplier)

12. 12 Market monitoring 3 Post-market surveillance Examine and retest to check if equipment complies with technical requirements 1) asking the person that has received CA to submit the equipment 2) conducting testing after purchasing the equipment Suppliers` voluntary recall report system regarding equipment not complying with CA criteria

13. 13 Current status of MRA in Korea (1) 5 Two or more countries agree to recognize test result or certificate issued by exporting party’s CAB, recognized by a importing party MRA(Mutual Recognition Arrangement) Supplier ExportTesting Certificatio n Sales Exporting economies Importing economies Supplier TestingExport Certificatio n Sales Supplier Testing Certificatio n ExportSales Importing economies MRA Phase 1 Phase 2 Exporting economies Importing economies Korea signed phase 1 of MRA with Canada(’97), USA(‘05), Vietnam(‘06), Chile(’08) and phase 2 of MRA with EU(’10) in FTA

14. IV. Implications Korea Communications Commission 2 1 Comparison to CA systems Lesson from cases

15. 15 Comparison to CA systems 1 USAJapanEUKorea CA System 3 rd party certification 1 st party Supplier’s *DoC (Verification, DoC, SDoC) 3 rd party certification 1 st party Supplier’s DoC 3 rd party certification 1 st party Supplier’s DoC (registration of conformity) Regulatory Authority FCCMICEach national RAKCC Designating Authority NISTMICEach national DARRA Accreditatio n Body NIST, A2LA, ANSIJABEach national AB KCLAP in RRA CABPrivate Testing : Private Certification: : Gov ernment Each country introduces and operates conformity assessment system at the international level by carefully considering 1) regulatory environment, and 2) the level of communications industry * FCC : Federal Communications Commission, *NIST : National Institute of Standards and Technology * A2LA : The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, *ANSI : American National Standards Institute * MIC : The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, *JAB : Japan Accreditation Boards for Conformity Assessment * KCC : Korea Communications Commission, *KCLAP : Korea Communications Laboratory Accreditation Program * RRA : Radio Research Agency

16. 16 Lesson from cases 2 Lesson Some economies operate both the 3 rd party and the 1 st party system - In the case of the 1 st party CA system must be based upon the followings 1) Standardization of product quality at a upper level 2) Trust on supplier’s quality management 3) Establishment of effective post-market surveillance/follow-up control system Korea introduces initial SDoC Scheme under the circumstance with full of experience in the 3 rd party system Economies should seriously consider what type of conformity assessment scheme is appropriate considering the costs and benefits - Introducing both 3 rd and 1 st party system at the same time will bring a financial a nd administrative burden, it should be introduced on a gradual basis

17. 17 Implications 2 In the case of the 3 rd party system, it should be established 1) evaluation system (accreditation) to ensure fairness and transparency of CAB works and 2) post-market surveillance system In the case of the 1 st party system, it should be established 1) set-up of conformity assessment criteria to guarantee product quality and 2) end-user protection policy should be established