Certification Introduction

The core mandatory access certification for electronic and electrical products in the U.S. market is FCC certification, supervised by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. It is a mandatory requirement applicable to all electronic and electrical products that may generate electromagnetic interference or operate relying on radio frequencies. According to product functions, it is divided into two compliance modes: FCC SDoC (Supplier's Declaration of Conformity) applies to ordinary electronic and electrical products without wireless functions (such as home appliances, lighting fixtures, power adapters); FCC ID certification applies to products with wireless functions (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi devices, mobile phones).

Laws and Regulations

Core regulatory rules are formulated by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), mainly including: 1.FCC Part 15: applies to general consumer electronic and electrical equipment 2.FCC Part 18: applies to industrial, scientific and medical electronic equipment 3.FCC Part 22/24/27, etc.: applies to all types of wireless communication devices. Products without valid compliance qualifications are prohibited from being imported, sold and circulated in the U.S. market. Some product categories also need to additionally meet the energy efficiency requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy and CPSC consumer product safety requirements. Specific details are subject to the latest official announcement of FCC.

Technical Requirements

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): All electronic and electrical products must meet the limits for conducted emission and radiated emission, and tests follow the ANSI C63.4 standard; Additional requirements for wireless products: Products must meet radio frequency performance indicators and restrictions on the use of U.S. designated frequency bands. Handheld wireless products need to complete SAR human radiation exposure assessment, following corresponding standards such as FCC Part 15C/E; Industrial and medical products need to comply with EMC-related requirements of FCC Part 18. Additional electrical safety and energy efficiency requirements need to be confirmed according to specific product categories.

Certification Process

Determine product classification, confirm applicable FCC rules and compliance modes, prepare product technical documents (product manual, circuit diagram, appearance/internal photos, etc.) and test samples;

Send samples to an FCC-recognized laboratory to complete corresponding project tests and obtain a qualified test report;

For FCC SDoC mode, the manufacturer or importer signs the declaration of conformity, retains the test report and technical documents for inspection to complete compliance;

For FCC ID mode, it is necessary to register FRN and Grantee Code first, submit the test report and application materials to TCB for review. After passing the review, the FCC ID certificate will be issued, and the information will be entered into the official FCC system;

After completion, the product can be labeled as required before entering the U.S. market.

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