What Certifications for Wireless Devices to Japan and the U.S.?

Japan: Wireless Product Certification

1. Is compliance with Japan's Radio Law required for exporting wireless chargers for mobile phones to Japan?

- Answer: Wireless chargers, which use electromagnetic induction for charging, are not regulated under Japan's Radio Law when sold in the Japanese market.

2. What certifications are needed for exporting 5GHz wireless products to Japan?

- Answer: The 5GHz band has several sub-bands, each with usage restrictions. Japan's Radio Law imposes limitations primarily on outdoor frequency bands. Therefore, the specific certifications required depend on the exact product specifications.

3. Is PSE certification required for exporting watch chargers to Japan?

- Answer: If the charger uses direct current (DC) input, PSE certification may be required, depending on the specific product.

4. Is PSE certification required for exporting Bluetooth speakers (with lithium batteries or DC power adapters) to Japan?

- Answer: Yes, but the requirements differ slightly. Bluetooth speakers with removable lithium-ion batteries require the circular PSE mark, while those with DC power adapters require the diamond-shaped PSE mark.

Japan's Radio Law

- Japan's Radio Law requires type approval (technical regulation conformity certification) for specified radio equipment. TELEC certification is mandatory and applies to products such as:

1. 2.4GHz products

2. Bluetooth products

3. Wi-Fi products

4. RFID products

PSE Certification

- PSE certification is a mandatory safety certification for electrical products in Japan, governed by the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law. Products and components that connect to AC power may be regulated. These are categorized into two groups:

- Category A (116 items): Products that require the diamond-shaped PSE mark, such as AC/DC power supplies (AC adapters), extension power cables, electric heating toys, portable generators, etc.

- Category B (341 items): Products that require the circular PSE mark, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, electric water heaters, washing machines, indoor fans, circulating fans, vacuum cleaners, TV receivers, furniture with outlets, LED lights, LED luminaires, lithium-ion battery lights, etc.

United States: Wireless Product Certification

1. Is FCC certification required for exporting household appliances (without Wi-Fi functionality) to the U.S.?

- Answer: Yes, household appliances require FCC certification, regardless of whether they have Wi-Fi functionality.

FCC Certification

- All electronic products entering the U.S. require FCC certification, which is mandatory. There are two types of FCC certifications:

- FCC SDoC: Applicable to products without wireless functionality, such as traditional lighting and household appliances.

- FCC ID: Applicable to products with wireless transmission capabilities, such as Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi devices, wireless alarm systems, radio receivers and transmitters, phones, computers, etc.