한국건설생활환경시험연구원

Development of Technologies and Policies

• Conduct government R&D
• Conduct technical projects through joint research with companies
• Conduct projects of developing product technologies and performance enhancement technologies
• Conduct research on reliability enhancement

Research on Domestic & International Standardization

• Proposal of international standards such as ISO and IEC
• Development of domestic standards such as KS and group standards

Building of Testing and Certification Platforms

• Establish testing and certification platforms to support Korean exporters

Business Support Services

• Technical support such as business-related issues and patent disputes, etc.
• Remove technical barriers to trade and provide services of mutual recognition on test reports
• Conduct consulting on testing and assessment of a technical or special nature

Support for SMEs in R&D and Testing & Assessment

• Operator of the Research Platform Plus Project, designated by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups: Provide SMEs with equipment consulting and access to shared equipment
• Executor of the Manufacturing SME Innovation Voucher Project, designated by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups: Provide manufacturing SMEs with certification and product testing services
• Evaluator of inventions, designated by the Korean Intellectual Property Office: Evaluation of the technology of eligible companies involved in intellectual property evaluation projects that are linked with commercialization

R&D

• Construction
  • Base materials, buildings, building materials, paving materials, etc
• Consumer products
  • KC safety certification of infants and children’s products such as children’s toys, and consumer and leisure products
• Health
  • Potentially hazardous goods, hygiene products, cosmetics, etc
• Parts & materials
  • Parts and materials such as machinery, metals, and polymer materials, composite materials, vehicle interior materials, paints, etc
• Electrical & Electronic
  • Household electrical appliances, solar products, lighting, etc.
• Energy
  • PV modules, BIPV systems, energy efficient buildings and highly efficient energy equipment, and heat flow and condensation control features of passive house
• Chemicals & Environment
  • Management of international environmentally controlled hazards, chemical hazards, drinking water, soil, waste, and anti-bacterial/anti-viral materials
• Medicine & Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemical toxicity&safety, medical devices
• Fire safety
  • Fire-resistant configurations, fire doors, interior materials, external cladding, fire safety of car batteries and fuel tanks, energy storage systemsd
• Mobility
  • EV batteries, EV powertrain performance, validation of autonomous vehicles and tuned cars

Audit of Technical Documentation on Medical Devices

Audit the technical documentation for Grade 2 medical device certification

• Supplies(5 categories)
  • Cardiovascular equipment and instruments, surgical instruments, vision correction lenses, pharmaceutical injectors, dental materials
• Electronics(9 categories)
  • Medical tables, radiation treatment devices, physical treatment devices, cardiovascular equipment and instruments, biological condition measuring devices, medical magnetic generators, surgical instruments, vision correction lenses, pharmaceutical injectors
• In vitro diagnosis(1 category)
  • In vitro diagnosis

Medical Technology Support

Provide support for advance consulting of physical/chemical properties assessments, performance testing, biological safety testing, etc. for the medical device approval and audit

• Ongoing training and management of members depending on whether they are VIP or new members
• Specialized consulting on medical devices and their commercialization; prompt response
• Support to customized training according to the characteristics of medical devices
• Proposal and development of domestic and international standards, including ISO and KS