Expanded Testing and Certification Services for Korean Manufacturers Targeting North American Markets
LabTest Certification Inc. has partnered with Laboratory for Test & Approvals Co., Ltd. (LTA), an independent third-party testing agency in Yangji, Korea, to provide extensive Testing and Certification Services in Korea for manufacturers targeting the Canadian and U.S. markets. LTA is a global market access specialist for commercial and consumer appliances, information technology, telecommunications and wireless products. This collaboration addresses longstanding challenges, including language barriers, time zone differences, and complex regulatory requirements for CSA (Canada) and UL (USA) standards.
LabTest offers Testing and Certification Services in Korea
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will allow LTA to provide local testing and factory inspection Services on behalf of LabTest to local Korean manufacturers required to have their products certified for the Canadian and American marketplace as per the national product safety standards (CSA and UL).
The local services offered by LTA will make it more convenient for manufacturers to have access to a Certification Body (CB) accredited to certify products for the North American marketplace. One of the biggest challenges has been for Korean manufacturers to understand how to certify their products for the North American marketplace.
Understanding the Korean Testing Landscape
Korea boasts a robust ecosystem of testing and certification bodies, including the Korean Testing Certification Institute (KTC), which focuses on sectors like electrical/electronics, renewable energy, and medical devices. Additionally, organizations like KERI (Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute) leverage international agreements such as the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to ensure test reports are globally accepted, reducing duplication and costs for manufacturers
With this new partnership between LabTest and LTA, manufacturers in Korea will be provided with local services to help reduce the barriers caused by language, time zone differences and the understanding of product certification.
“With our new partnership with LTA, we will be able to offer Korean manufacturers a speedy route for their certification needs. The commitment we, both LabTest and LTA are making is to offer our clients a seamless and transparent road for Certification. This will allow for faster turn around times and local services“, stated by Kavinder Dhillon, President & CEO of LabTest Certification Inc.
Key Partnership Benefits
- Localized Services: LTA conducts on-site testing and factory inspections in Korea, reducing the need for manufacturers to ship products overseas. This accelerates timelines and lowers costs while ensuring compliance with North American safety standards.
- Expert Guidance: Korean manufacturers often struggle with nuanced certification processes. LabTest and LTA provide end-to-end support, including:
- Interpretation of CSA/UL standards
- Design reviews to pre-empt compliance issues
- Documentation preparation for technical files.
- Streamlined Workflow: The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) enables a single-point-of-contact process for certifications across product categories, including consumer appliances, IT equipment, telecommunications devices, and wireless products
Why Korean Manufacturers Choose This Partnership
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Time Efficiency: Local testing reduces certification timelines by 30–40% compared to overseas submissions.
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Cost Savings: Avoid shipping large products or prototypes to North America.
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Risk Mitigation: Pre-compliance checks identify failures early, preventing redesign costs.
For specialized sectors like industrial machinery, refer to our hazardous locations guide.
About LabTest Certification Inc
LabTest Certification Inc. (LabTest), an independent Testing and Certification Body (CB) accredited by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) with head office in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. As a customer-oriented organization, LabTest is accredited to test and certify a wide range of product categories to both Canadian (CSA) and U.S. (UL) national product safety standards.
For detailed information on MOU between LabTest and LTA, please feel free to contact us at: info@labtestcert.com
Get Started
Korean manufacturers can contact LTA directly for quotes or submit inquiries to LabTest at info@labtestcert.com. Projects typically involve:
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Product specification review
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Testing plan development
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On-site validation
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Certification issuance
