Does every electronic product require FCC certification?

Not every electronic product requires formal FCC certification. The FCC categorizes products into two main groups: Intentional Radiators (products that purposely transmit radio waves, like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices) and Unintentional Radiators (products that generate radio frequencies as a byproduct, such as digital devices and power adapters).

Check out the specific rules for your device:

Exemptions: Devices that run solely on battery power (under a certain voltage) and do not contain oscillators or digital clocks (like a simple flashlight or basic resistive heater) may be fully exempt.

Intentional Radiators: If your product has wireless connectivity (e.g., cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), it must undergo formal FCC Certification and obtain an official FCC ID.

Unintentional Radiators: These products only need to demonstrate compliance through a simpler process called the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC), where the manufacturer ensures testing is done but doesn’t need to file directly with the FCC.