FCC Certification Required for TEMU USA

FCC certification is a mandatory requirement by the Federal Communications Commission for the management and control of radio and communication devices. Electronic products listed on the TEMU USA platform must comply with regulations and obtain FCC certification. Established in 1934, the primary purpose of the FCC is to ensure that electronic and electrical products entering the US market do not cause interference with radio communications and are not affected by other devices.

Scope of FCC Certification:

The scope of FCC certification covers a wide range of wireless communication and electronic products, including but not limited to:

- Radio Equipment: Wireless communication devices, RF transmitters, receivers, transceivers, WLAN devices, Bluetooth devices, etc.

- Telecom Terminal Equipment: Mobile phones, mobile accessories, modems, cordless phones, fax machines, telephone terminal equipment, etc.

- Consumer Electronics: TVs, radios, audio equipment, cameras, digital cameras, AV players, game consoles, etc.

- IT Equipment: Computer equipment, computer accessories, network devices, printers, scanners, routers, etc.

- Home Appliances: Microwave ovens, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, water heaters, etc.

Specific Requirements for FCC Certification:

- Applicable Standards: Different types of electronic products must follow relevant FCC standards.

  - FCC Part 15: Computing devices, cordless phones, satellite receivers, TV interface devices, receivers, low-power transmitters.

    - Divided into FCC Part 15A and FCC Part 15B:

      - Class A: For commercial, industrial, or business use.

      - Class B: For home or personal use.

    - These standards apply to all devices using electromagnetic frequencies, including radio transmitters, computer devices, digital devices, TV receivers, monitors, etc.

  - FCC Part 18: RF device standards for industrial, scientific, and medical equipment.

    - Applicable to devices or appliances that generate and use local RF energy for industrial, scientific, medical, home, or similar purposes.

  - FCC Part 22: Public mobile communication services.

    - Applicable to antennas, base stations, mobile stations, temporary fixed stations.

  - FCC Part 24: Personal communication systems, including licensed personal communication services.

  - FCC Part 25: Satellite communication services.

  - FCC Part 27: Other FCC wireless communication services.

  - FCC Part 68: Telecom terminal equipment.

  - FCC Part 74: Experimental broadcasting, auxiliary broadcasting, program distribution services.

  - FCC Part 90: Private land mobile radio services, including paging devices and mobile radio transmitters, covering land mobile radio products like walkie-talkies.

  - FCC Part 95: Personal radio services, including CB transmitters, radio-controlled toys, and devices for family radio services.

- Testing Contents: Mainly includes electromagnetic radiation limits testing, immunity testing, and other tests related to the product's electromagnetic compatibility performance.

FCC Certification Requirements for TEMU E-commerce:

- Supplier Requirements: TEMU requires all sold goods to obtain FCC certification. Suppliers must provide FCC certificates as sales qualifications.

- Entry Review Requirements: TEMU will check the FCC certification qualifications of new suppliers during the entry review. Products without FCC certification are not allowed to be sold on the TEMU platform.

- Continuous Supervision: TEMU will periodically inspect the FCC certification status of products on sale. If issues are found, suppliers will be required to make immediate corrections.

Certification Mark Label Requirements:

- For electronic and electrical goods, certification mark labels can be affixed, printed on the product, instruction manual, or packaging box.

- Label specifications include: written in English, accurate information; clear, neat, and attractive font; appropriately sized without arbitrary alterations or scribbles.

Precautions:

- Sellers must ensure that products meet the relevant certification mark’s certification, testing, requirements, and other conditions before applying labels. Failure to comply may result in liabilities and consequences.

- If sellers engage in non-compliant behaviors, such as falsely labeling products without obtaining the relevant certification or batch anomalies in labeling, the platform reserves the right to handle such issues according to the "Temu Platform Seller Service Agreement" and/or platform rules.

In summary, electronic and electrical products listed on TEMU must meet the FCC certification requirements, including adherence to relevant FCC standards, passing necessary tests, and providing FCC certificates. Additionally, sellers must pay attention to certification mark label specifications to ensure product compliance.