In a nutshell, if your product is Bluetooth enabled and has the Bluetooth logo marked on the exterior of the product, it must be certified by a body called the BQB (Bluetooth Qualification Body).
Standard Reference
The Bluetooth Qualification Program Reference Document is the standard reference for the product qualification process.
Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) members have a licensed, free right to use Bluetooth wireless technology in product listings on the Bluetooth Qualified Product List (QPL). Bluetooth SIG membership is free.
The Bluetooth QPL lists all licensed Bluetooth finished products, subsystems, components and development tools. Products listed in the QPL are specifically authorized by Bluetooth Certification Bodies (BQBs) located around the world. Any BQB can evaluate, certify, and list any product for certification. Early membership in a BQB minimizes the time and expense of product development.
For a short description of the preparation, testing, evaluation, and listing steps, see the Bluetooth Product Certification Process page.
Organization
The Bluetooth Product Certification Guidelines, documented in the PRD, were developed by the Bluetooth Qualification Review Board (BQRB), which is elected by representatives from the sponsoring companies of the nine Bluetooth SIGs. The certification process is handled by the Bluetooth Qualification Administrator (BQA), who represents the interests of the BQRB.
The BQRB recognizes individual Bluetooth Qualified Bodies (BQBs) and authorizes them to certify and list products.The BQRB also recognizes Bluetooth Qualified Test Facilities (BQTFs) that have been accredited to validate the implementation and reporting of Class A test results (see the description of the qualification process for more details).The BQRB likewise recognizes Bluetooth Qualified Technicians (BQTFs) who are responsible for estimating and recommending BQTFs. to evaluate and recommend BQTF candidates.