Accessing the North American market
FCC / ISED certification and NRTL trademarks
Why certify your products for the North American market?
Our services for regulatory compliance in the United States and Canada
- FCC and/or ISED testing and certification for radio and digital equipment.
- Access to NRTL marks for electrical safety (UL, CSA, ETL...).
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and interference immunity testing.
- Compliance management for access to the North American market.
- Assistance in obtaining local and international certifications.
FCC certification for the USA: A requirement for radio and electronic equipment
Determining the applicable FCC rules
- Identification of technical and administrative requirements according to product type.
- Application of FCC Part 15, Part 18 and other relevant regulations.
Selecting the approval procedure
- FCC Certification: Required for radio transmitting equipment (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.).
- Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC): Applicable to digital equipment without a radio module.
Carrying out FCC compliance tests
- Tests in one of our FCC-accredited laboratories to verify RF and EMC emission levels.
- Verification of RF exposure limits for portable devices.
FCC approval obtained
- Submission of the file to a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) for certification.
- Award of an FCC ID allowing the product to be marketed in the United States.
- FCC marking applied to the product and mandatory information included in the user documentation.
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ISED requirements for the Canadian market
ISED certification and radio approval
- Allocation of an IC certification number for RF equipment.
- Application of Canadian standards equivalent to FCC requirements.
EMC and ICES compliance
- Compliance with ICES standards for electromagnetic compatibility.
- Compulsory marking and instructions in English and French.
Harmonisation between FCC and ISED
- Mutual recognition of tests between the two authorities.
- Requirements specific to each market (labelling, bilingual documentation, etc.).
Electrical equipment safety: NRTL certifications
Unlike Europe (CE marking), there is no single government mark for electrical safety in North America. Instead, independent laboratories (called NRTL, recognised by OSHA) certify that a product is safe according to the applicable UL/CSA standards. The product will then bear a safety mark such as UL, CSA or ETL, recognised by the American and Canadian authorities.
This certification is essential for installing equipment in many contexts (commercial buildings, factories) and is highly recommended for all electrical products sold to the general public, as it engages the manufacturer's liability in the event of a safety defect.
Why choose the expertise of the Emitech Group?
- Identification of regulatory requirements specific to your product.
- Planning and carrying out FCC, ISED and NRTL tests.
- Optimising certification processes to reduce lead times and costs.
- Documentary support and marking in compliance with North American regulations.
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