Wireless Product Certification Guide

Finally, someone has compiled the regulations for wireless product market access across different countries—be sure to bookmark it!

I. European Countries and Regions

EU RED Directive

Before wireless products can be sold in EU countries, they must undergo testing in accordance with the RED Directive (2014/53/EC) and obtain CE-mark certification.

- Product Range: Wireless communication products

- Certification Body: Self-declaration by the enterprise; third-party agencies; Notified Body (NB)

- Local Testing: Not required

- Sample Requirements: Required

- Local Representative: Not required

- Certificate Validity: N/A

Russia FAC DOC Certification

FAC is the regulatory authority for wireless certifications in Russia. Certification is categorized as either a FAC Certificate or FAC Declaration, with manufacturers mostly applying for the FAC Declaration.

- Product Range: Wireless and communication products

- Certification Body: Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications authorized by the Federal Telecommunication Agency (FAC)

- Local Testing: Not required

- Sample Requirements: Not required

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: Varies by product, usually 5-7 years

II. American Countries and Regions

US FCC Directive

The FCC is the Federal Communications Commission in the United States. Many wireless and communication products must obtain FCC certification before entering the US market.

- Product Range: Wireless communication products and others

- Certification Body: Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCB)

- Local Testing: Not required

- Sample Requirements: Required, 2-3 products

- Local Representative: Not required

- Certificate Validity: N/A

Canada ic certification

IC is the Canadian Industrial Ministry, responsible for certifying electronic products entering the Canadian market. From 2016, IC certification was officially renamed ised certification.

- Product Range: Wireless communication products and others

- Certification Body: ISED-approved certification bodies

- Local Testing: Not required

- Sample Requirements: Required

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: N/A

Mexico IFETEL Certification

IFETEL is the Federal Telecommunications Institute in Mexico, which requires all equipment connected to public telecommunications networks and wireless devices to be certified by IFETEL.

- Product Range: Wireless products

- Certification Body: Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFETEL)

- Local Testing: Required for products in the 902-928MHz, 2400-2483.5MHz, 5725-5850MHz (NOM-208) range; other products can bypass testing if they hold an FCC report

- Sample Requirements: Varies by product, at least one transmitting product

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: One year without local testing; if local testing (NOM-121) is done, the certificate is permanent

Brazil anatel certification

ANATEL is the Brazilian Telecommunications Agency, which requires all telecommunications products and accessories to be ANATEL-certified before they can be legally sold and used in Brazil.

- Product Range: Wireless products

- Certification Body: Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL)

- Local Testing: Not required if based on an ESTI report

- Sample Requirements: One conducted sample, one radiated sample, one ordinary sample

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: Varies by product

Chile SUBTEL Certification

SUBTEL is the certification management body for wireless products in Chile. Only products recognized by SUBTEL can be legally marketed in Chile.

- Product Range: Wireless and communication products

- Certification Body: Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL)

- Local Testing: Only required for PSTN devices

- Sample Requirements: Varies by product, wireless products do not need testing

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: N/A

Australia rcm certification

The RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) is the unified mark for electrical products in Australia and New Zealand, indicating that the product complies with safety and EMC requirements. It covers wireless, communication, and electrical products.

- Product Range: Wireless products

- Certification Body: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

- Local Testing: Not required if based on an ESTI report

- Sample Requirements: Not required

- Local Representative: Required, local importer must be registered with EESS

- Certificate Validity: 5 years

III. Asian Countries and Regions

China srrc certification

The SRRC is the regulatory authority in China for mandatory certification. It mandates that all wireless products sold and used in China must be approved by the Radio Frequency Model.

- Product Range: Wireless and communication products

- Certification Body: China Radio Management Committee

- Local Testing: Required, must be conducted by a China-accredited lab

- Sample Requirements: Varies by product

- Local Representative: Not required

- Certificate Validity: 5 years

China Telecom Equipment Network Access License

Under the national telecom regulations, telecom terminal equipment, radio communication equipment, and inter-network connection equipment must meet national standards and obtain a network access license.

- Product Range: Network access certificate

- Certification Body: China Communication Equipment Certification Center

- Local Testing: Required, must be conducted by a China-accredited lab

- Sample Requirements: Varies by product

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: 3 years

China CCC Certification

CCC is the mandatory product certification system in China. Both domestic and foreign manufacturers must obtain the relevant certification and apply the 3C mark before legally selling their products.

- Product Range: Wireless communication products and others

- Certification Body: CNCA-approved agencies

- Local Testing: Required, must be conducted by a China-accredited lab

- Sample Requirements: Varies by product

- Local Representative: Not required

- Certificate Validity: 5 years

India TEC Certification

TEC certification is a market access requirement for communication products in India. Any communication product produced, imported, distributed, or sold in India must obtain this certification and display the TEC mark.

- Product Range: Communication products

- Certification Body: Telecommunications Engineering Centre (TEC)

- Local Testing: Required, must be conducted by TEC-approved labs in India

- Sample Requirements: 2 products

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: N/A

India ETA (WPC) Certification

The WPC certification is a market access requirement for wireless products in India, covering any non-artificially controlled wireless transmission below 3000GHz.

- Product Range: Wireless products

- Certification Body: Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (WPC)

- Local Testing: Not required if based on FCC or ESTI reports

- Sample Requirements: 1 product for functionality check, but often not required

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: N/A

indonesia sdppi certification

SDPPI is the Directorate General of Post and Informatics Resources and Equipment in Indonesia. All wireless and communication products must be certified by them.

- Product Range: Wireless and communication products

- Certification Body: Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya Perangkat Pos dan Informatika (SDPPI)

- Local Testing: Required, must be conducted by an Indonesia-accredited lab

- Sample Requirements: 2 products

- Local Representative: Not required

- Certificate Validity: 3 years

South Korea MSIP Certification

MSIP, previously KCC, is the mandatory certification system in South Korea for wireless products, implemented based on the Telecommunications Basic Act and the Radio Waves Act.

- Product Range: Wireless products

- Certification Body: Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning

- Local Testing: Required, must be conducted by a Korea-accredited lab

- Sample Requirements: Varies by product

- Local Representative: Not required

- Certificate Validity: Permanent

Philippines RCE certification

End-user equipment or customer premises equipment (CPE) must obtain certification from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) before entering the Philippines.

- Product Range: Wireless products

- Certification Body: National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)

- Local Testing: Not required, accepts FCC or ESTI reports

- Sample Requirements: Not required

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: N/A

Philippines CPE Certification

Communication products (CPE) must obtain certification from the NTC before entering the Philippines.

- Product Range: Communication products

- Certification Body: National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)

- Local Testing: Required, must be conducted by a Philippines-accredited lab

- Sample Requirements: Varies by product

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: N/A

Vietnam mic certification

MIC certification is the mandatory electromagnetic interference certification for information technology and communication equipment in Vietnam. The ICT mark confirms that products within the MIC's scope have been officially recognized.

- Product Range: Wireless and communication products

- Certification Body: Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC)

- Local Testing: Required, must be conducted by a Vietnam or MRA-accredited lab

- Sample Requirements: Not required if based on FCC or ESTI reports (5G products require local testing)

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: 2 years

Singapore IMDA Certification

IMDA is the Infocomm Media Development Authority in Singapore. Wireless and communication products sold or used in Singapore must be IMDA certified.

- Product Range: Wireless and communication products

- Certification Body: Info-communications Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA)

- Local Testing: Not required if based on CE or FCC reports

- Sample Requirements: Not required

- Local Representative: Required, local importers must obtain telecom dealer qualification

- Certificate Validity: 5 years

Thailand nbtc certification

NBTC certification is required for wireless products, such as mobile phones, exported to Thailand before they can be sold in the local market.

- Product Range: Wireless and communication products

- Certification Body: National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)

- Local Testing: Varies by product, if Class A certification is needed, testing must be conducted by an NTC-approved lab

- Sample Requirements: Not required if based on FCC or ESTI reports (5G products require local testing)

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: N/A

UAE TRA Certification

TRA is the regulatory authority in the UAE for wireless products. All wireless and communication devices exported to the UAE must obtain a TRA license, similar to China’s SRRC.

- Product Range: Wireless and communication products

- Certification Body: TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (TRA)

- Local Testing: Required for verification testing by TRA

- Sample Requirements: Required, 1 sample for regular wireless products, 2 samples for mobile phones or tablets, no sample needed for large devices

- Local Representative: Not required, license holder (which could be the manufacturer) must register with TRA

- Certificate Validity: 3 years

IV. African Countries and Regions

South Africa ICASA Certification

ICASA is the regulatory authority for wireless communication devices exported to South Africa. Products must be certified by ICASA before they can be sold, similar to China’s SRRC.

- Product Range: Wireless products

- Certification Body: Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

- Local Testing: Not required

- Sample Requirements: Not required

- Local Representative: Required

- Certificate Validity: Permanent

Egypt NTRA Certification

NTRA is Egypt's national telecommunications regulatory authority. All communication devices used within Egypt must undergo NTRA certification.

- Product Range: Wireless and communication products

- Certification Body: National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA)

- Local Testing: Not required if based on FCC or ESTI reports

- Sample Requirements: Varies by product

- Local Representative: Required, only for mobile phones, landlines, and cordless phones

- Certificate Validity: N/A

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