If you plan to sell or manufacture electronic devices in the United States, it is very important to obtain formal approval from the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC has developed a set of specific guidelines for electronic products sold or produced in the United States. These guidelines minimize radio frequency interference between electronic products and help ensure that approved products can be used safely by consumers.
Before submitting products for approval, it is important to understand which types of products require FCC certification. When considering whether your electronic device requires approval, please keep the following points in mind.
1. How does FCC approval work?
The goal of the FCC certificate is to confirm that the radio frequency emission of the product does not exceed the limit set by the FCC. These restrictions are based on the type of radio frequency the product transmits. Once the type of radio frequency is determined, the FCC will begin testing electronic equipment to ensure that it complies with FCC standards.
Any type of electronic equipment manufactured, sold or distributed in the United States requires FCC approval. To get this coveted seal of approval, your product must pass FCC testing and stay within the radio frequency limits set by the Federal Communications Commission.
2. Which products need FCC certification
Various electronic products must be approved by the FCC before being sold or distributed. These products are generally divided into two categories: intentional radio frequency energy radiators and unintentional radio frequency energy radiators. The first category includes products that must emit radio waves to work, while the second category includes products that may accidentally emit radio waves during use.
The following is a list of electronic devices that usually require FCC certification:
1）electronic product
2）Power Adapter
3）Bluetooth device
4）EMC products
5)Remote control transmitter
6)IT equipment
7)Wireless LAN equipment
8)Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment
9)Land mobile radio transmitter
10)Garage door garage door opener
3.What is included in the approval process before submitting the product
In order to be approved, you first need to ensure that its radio frequency emissions do not exceed FCC limits. Next, you need to run a pre-compliance test to confirm that your electronic device meets FCC expectations. This will also help you avoid any unexpected complications in the future.
The next step is to obtain the FCC registration number, you need to provide your contact information and company address in order to register with the FCC. After registration, you can contact the testing organization to initiate the external testing process. After the testing process is completed, the FCC will review the test results and formally approve the product. You will then receive a device authorization, which grants you a legal license to sell and market the product throughout the United States.
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