Today there are lots of cool looking products on the markets, each with different labels and sometimes these labels do take a lot of space due to the many regulations they need to cover. There are too many new marks, some even duplicate, its confusing and a distraction from important information that you want the…
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There are many regulations with which a product’s label or markings must be in compliance before being sold in your intended market. The same holds for the packaging label. Designing a label or packaging needs to be right from the start, as you do not want to incur high costs later to change the labeling…
There are many testing laboratories to choose from when testing your wireless product. There are some considerations to think about when selecting a test lab to partner with. Choosing the right test lab makes a huge difference in the ease of your certification process. Why is a test lab needed? For example for US market…
To launch your wireless product in Japan, approval is needed from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC). Market approval will be granted based on Japan Radio Law or Japan Telecommunications Business Law. This MIC certification is permanently valid for the Japanese Market and does not need your product to be recertified again. Only…
An FCC ID is a unique identifier assigned to a device registered with the United States Federal Communications Commission. Products intended for market access into the United States will be getting an FCC ID before they can enter the market. If you have more than one model name / number that would not make any…
From March 17 2022 onwards, article 3.3(g) of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU will be activated and it becomes mandatory for a smartphone manufacturer to check with the Notified Bodies for the delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/320. It requires smartphone manufacturers to ensure that the smartphone must support the function of accessing emergency services in…
For the EU and Canada you need to arrange an Authorized representative before getting your product certified and into the market. We can help you with that, please inform for the possibilities. Canada: A Canadian Authorized representative is required when the applicant’s company address is not within Canada. The applicant shall provide a signed Application…
CE marking is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU. What CE marking means, is that it indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. Before affixing the CE logo on the label of…
Nowadays, smart devices can be found in almost every household. These devices usually collect, store and transmit data from the user in one way or another. These devices are by default not or insufficiently protected against hacks, data leaks, etc. That’s why ETSI developed the standard EN 303 645. It’s a new standard for cybersecurity…
Today there are many modern products that take advantage of wireless transmitter modules that already have been FCC certified by a module manufacturer to demonstrate compliance with FCC regulations. This brings the advantage of reducing the subsequent requirements for FCC filing when you have used a pre-certified module. But there are limitations for host product…