The collaboration of South Korean laboratories under the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Indonesia continues to grow. Previously, four laboratories had already signed the agreements.
Recently, five more South Korean laboratories under MRA have entered into partnerships with Indonesia. Now, there are a total of nine laboratories whose test reports can be used for certification applications from the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID).
The addition of South Korean laboratories under MRA is an effort to expand the availability of laboratory options for manufacturers and importers wishing to market their products in Indonesia. This is expected to expedite the certification process and expand testing capacity.
New South Korean Laboratories under MRA
Initially, in May 2025, Indonesia collaborated with Nemko Korea and Dt&C Korea. Then, in June 2025, two new South Korean laboratories were recognized under the MRA: Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL) and Eurofins KCTL Co., Ltd.
Currently, five more South Korean laboratories under MRA with Indonesia are registered. The following is a list of them, along with the scope of permitted testing:
1. Bureau Veritas CPS Korea Tech Limited
Bureau Veritas CPS Korea Tech Limited is one of the world’s leading testing service providers. It is part of the Global Veritas network, founded in 1828.
Bureau Veritas CPS Korea Tech Limited is located at 26, 28, and 30, Seja-ro 406, Beong-il, Hwaseongsi, Gyeonggi-do, 18326, Republic of Korea. It is one of 1,600 Bureau Veritas offices and laboratories worldwide.
Bureau Veritas CPS Korea Tech Limited, as one of the new South Korean laboratories under the MRA, is authorized to perform Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Radio Frequency (RF), and Electrical Safety testing.
2. HCT Co., LTD
HCT Co., LTD is one of South Korea’s leading companies in compliance testing and calibration. This laboratory is part of Hyundai Electronics and was founded in 2000.
HCT Co., LTD is located at Gyeonggi Icheon 74, Seoicheon-ro 578beon-gil, Majang-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17383, Republic of Korea. It specializes in product certification and testing services. It also handles equipment calibration in the electronics, communications, and semiconductor industries.
The authority of HCT Co., LTD, as one of the new South Korean laboratories under MRA, is for EMC, RF, and Electrical Safety testing.
3. Korea Testing & Research (KTR) Institute
The Korea Testing & Research (KTR) Institute is also one of South Korea’s leading laboratories for testing, inspection, and certification services. The laboratory was established in 1969.
Located at 99 Gyoyukwon-ro, Gwacheonsi, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, KTR Institute is one of the largest testing institutions in Korea. It publishes over 300,000 test reports annually.
As one of South Korea’s new laboratories under the MRA, the Korea Testing & Research Institute is authorized to perform EMC, RF, and Electrical Safety testing.
4. ONETECH Corp
ONETECH Corp. is a leading testing laboratory in South Korea, established in 1989. It was one of the first laboratories in Korea for product standards.
ONETECH Corp. is located at 43-14, Jinsaegol-gil, Chowol-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, 12735, Republic of Korea. With over 30 years of experience, the lab has been designated as a testing institution for companies such as Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Kia Motors, and Renault Samsung Automotive.
ONETECH Corp., as one of South Korea’s new laboratories under the MRA, is authorized to perform EMC, RF, and Electrical Safety testing.
5. SK Tech Co., Ltd
Originally known as Samhyup EMC Engineering, the company was founded in 1990. In 2000, the company changed its name to SK Tech Co., Ltd.
Located at 88, Geulgaeul-ro 81beon-gil, Wabueup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, SK Tech Co., Ltd. has numerous accreditations. The laboratory holds ISO/IEC 17025, CBTL (CB Scheme), RRA, and KOLAS accreditations.
SK Tech Co., Ltd., one of South Korea’s new laboratories under the MRA, is authorized to perform EMC, RF, and Electrical Safety testing.
List of South Korea Laboratories
With the addition of the five South Korean laboratories under MRA above, there are now nine laboratories recognized by the DJID under the MRA scheme, namely:
- Nemko Korea Co., Ltd.
- Dt&C Korea Co., Ltd.
- Laboratorium Pengujian Korea (KTL)
- Eurofins KCTL Co., Ltd.
- Bureau Veritas CPS Korea Tech Limited
- HCT Co., LTD
- Korea Testing & Research Institute
- ONETECH Corp
- SK Tech Co., Ltd
These nine laboratories have different but complementary testing scopes. The South Korean laboratories under MRA have valid test results recognized by Indonesia.
Therefore, the limited number of laboratories required for DJID certification is no longer an excuse.
Impact for Indonesia Type Approval
The addition of South Korean laboratories under MRA will undoubtedly impact manufacturers and importers. This will certainly facilitate those who wish to apply for Indonesian type approval through local testing but prefer not to undergo testing at a local lab due to various reasons.
This will make it easier to obtain test reports as a requirement for certification applications. For the next two years, starting from the date of the agreement, the above list of laboratories can be used for DJID certification testing.
This is one of the government’s steps to streamline the overall local testing plan required for DJID certification.