According to the relevant provisions of the Federal Communications Regulation (CFR Part 47), all electronic products entering the United States need to be certified for electromagnetic compatibility (except some products specified in the relevant provisions), among which there are three common certification methods: certification, DoC and verification. The authentication methods and procedures of these three products are quite different, and the FCC stipulates the authentication methods that different products can choose. The strictness of its certification is decreasing. For these three certifications, FCC Committee also has relevant requirements for each laboratory.
At present, the United States has become China's second largest trading partner for several years in a row, and the trade volume between China and the United States has increased year by year, so the export to the United States should not be underestimated. The strictness of American product technical standards and import regulations ranks first in the world. Understanding the American market access rules will help our products to further open up the American market.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-regulates the import and use of radio frequency equipment, including computers, fax machines, electronic equipment, radio receiving and transmitting equipment, radio remote control toys, telephones, personal computers and other products that may endanger personal safety. If these products are to be exported to the United States, they must be tested and approved by laboratories authorized by the government in accordance with FCC technical standards. Importers and customs agents should declare that each RF equipment meets FCC standards, that is, FCC licenses.
Types of FCC certification
1. Self-verification: the manufacturer or importer ensures that its products have undergone necessary tests to confirm that the products meet relevant technical standards, and keeps test reports. The FCC has the right to require manufacturers to submit test data of equipment samples or products. Equipment suitable for self-verification includes commercial computers, televisions and FM receivers, as well as industrial, scientific research and medical equipment not used by mass consumers in Part 18 of FCC Rules.
2. Declaration of conformity: The person in charge of the equipment (usually the manufacturer or importer) will test the products in a qualified testing institution designated by FCC to ensure that the equipment meets the relevant technical standards and keep the test report. The FCC has the right to require the person in charge to submit the test data of equipment samples or products. Equipment suitable for declaration of conformity includes home computers and peripheral equipment, civil broadcasting receivers, super regenerative receivers, other receivers of FCC Part 15, TV interface equipment, cable system terminal equipment and industrial, scientific research and medical equipment used by mass consumers of Part 18. The responsible party shall mark the equipment as follows:
3.ID authentication: FCC examines the samples (or photos) and test data submitted by the applicant, and authorizes the equipment with an FCC ID number if it meets the requirements of FCC rules. Equipment suitable for authentication includes low-power transmitters such as cordless phones, automatic door remote controllers, radio-controlled toys and safety alarm systems, devices that intentionally emit RF energy in part 15, industrial, scientific and medical equipment used by mass consumers in part 18, automatic frequency conversion receivers and super-regenerative receivers, television interface equipment, and home computers and their peripherals. The responsible party shall mark the equipment with FCC ID:
Note: If a piece of equipment is suitable for two or three approved types, it will be selected by the responsible party.
FCC certification process
1. Declaration of conformity: The product responsible party (manufacturer or importer) will test the product in a qualified testing institution designated by FCC and make a test report. If the product meets FCC standards, the product will be labeled accordingly, declared in the user manual to meet FCC standards, and the test report will be kept for FCC to obtain.
2. To apply for an ID card, first apply for FRN and then fill in other forms. If the applicant is applying for FCC ID for the first time, it is necessary to apply for a permanent licensee code. While waiting for the FCC's approval to assign it to the assignee code of the applicant, the applicant should take the time to test the equipment. When all the materials required by FCC are ready and the test report has been completed, FCC should have approved the transferee code. The applicant uses the code, test report and required materials to fill in FCC Form 73 1 and Form 159 online. After receiving the 159 form and remittance, the FCC began to accept certification applications. The average time for FCC to accept ID applications is 60 days. At the end of acceptance, FCC will send the original authorization of FCC ID to the applicant. After obtaining the certificate, the applicant can sell or export the corresponding products.
Materials to be submitted for FCC certification
1. Full name, contact details and mailing address of the manufacturer and the applicant for certification.
2. Provide users with a manual for the installation and use of certified products. (If there is no user manual for this product, you can provide a copy of the draft of the relevant content. )
3. Electrical schematic diagram and working principle description of the product. (If the product has grounding or antenna, it should be stated. )
4. Regarding the working oscillation frequency table of the product, the propagation path of the signal and the corresponding oscillation frequency should be listed in the table.
5. Other product features that need to be explained. comment
1. Relevant documents shall be in Chinese and English.
2. In order to shorten the certification cycle, it is best to provide information in the form of electronic documents.
3. In the process of certification, in view of some special circumstances, enterprises may need to submit other additional relevant materials.
Shenzhen Li Xun Product Technology Service Co., Ltd. specializes in safety certification of industrial consumer goods, electromagnetic compatibility testing, testing and analysis of chemical materials. At present, the products of our testing and certification project cover wireless communication equipment, mechanical equipment, household appliances, audio and video equipment, information technology equipment, toys, medical devices, building materials, personal protective equipment and so on.