Certification Introduction
Core access certification for electronic and electrical products entering the US market is FCC certification, administered by the US Federal Communications Commission as a mandatory requirement. It applies to all electronic and electrical products that may generate electromagnetic interference or operate relying on radio frequency. According to product functions, it is divided into two compliance modes: FCC SDoC (Supplier's Declaration of Conformity) applies to general electronic and electrical products without wireless functions (such as household appliances, lamps, 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 US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), mainly including:
- FCC Part 15: Applies to general consumer electronic and electrical equipment
- FCC Part 18: Applies to industrial, scientific and medical electronic equipment
- FCC Part 22/24/27, etc.: Apply to various wireless communication devices Products without valid compliance qualification are prohibited from import, sale and circulation in the US market. Some product categories also need to additionally comply with US Department of Energy energy efficiency requirements and CPSC consumer product safety requirements. Details are subject to the latest official FCC announcements.
Technical Requirements
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): All electronic and electrical products must meet the limits for conducted emission and radiated emission, and testing follows the ANSI C63.4 standard
- Additional requirements for wireless products: Must meet radio frequency performance indicators and usage restrictions for US 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 must comply with EMC-related requirements of FCC Part 18
- Additional electrical safety and energy efficiency requirements shall be confirmed based on specific product categories.
Certification Process
Confirm product classification, confirm applicable FCC rules and compliance mode, prepare product technical documents (product manual, circuit diagram, external/internal photos, etc.) and test samples; Send samples to an FCC-recognized laboratory to complete corresponding 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, you need to register FRN and Grantee Code first, submit the test report and application materials to TCB for review, the FCC ID certificate will be issued after approval, and the information will be entered into the official FCC system; After completion, products can enter the US market after marking the corresponding logo as required.
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