1. Introduction to FCC certification in the United States
The full name of the FCC is the Federal Communications Commission. It is directly responsible to Congress and coordinates domestic and international communications by controlling radio broadcasting, television, telecommunications, satellites and cables. It is responsible for authorizing and managing radio frequency transmission devices other than those used by the federal government. equipment.
According to the relevant part of the Federal Communications Regulations of the United States (CFR 47), all electronic products entering the United States need to undergo electromagnetic compatibility certification (FCC certification). At present, the United States has become my country‘s second largest trading partner for several years. The trade volume is on the rise year by year, so exports to the United States should not be underestimated. The United States‘ product technical standards and strict import regulations are ranked first in the world. Understanding the US market access rules will help Chinese products to further open up the US market.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - regulates the import and use of radio frequency devices, including computers, fax machines, electronic devices, radio receiving and transmitting equipment, radio-controlled toys, telephones, personal computers, and other products that may harm personal safety. If these products are to be exported to the United States, they must be tested and approved by a government-authorized laboratory in accordance with FCC technical standards. Importers and customs agents are required to declare that each radio frequency device complies with FCC standards, known as FCC licenses.
Among them, there are three modes of FCC certification: VOC, DOC and ID. [fccID query is at the bottom of the article].
2. There are three modes of FCC certification in the United States
1.FCC-VOC: This mode belongs to self-verification. Long-term products include AV products, corded telephones, ordinary household appliances, and commercial PCs. Equipment suitable for self-verification includes commercial computers, TV and FM receivers, FCC Rule Part 18 of
Industrial, scientific research and medical equipment not used by mass consumers; manufacturers or importers ensure that their products have undergone necessary tests in FCC-approved laboratories to confirm that the products meet relevant technical standards and retain test reports, FCC has the right to request Manufacturers submit equipment samples or product testing data;
2.FCC DOC: Declaration of Conformity, Home Computers, Computer Peripherals and Peripherals, Civil Broadcast Receivers, Other Receivers of FCC Rule Part 15, Television Interface Equipment, Cable System Terminal Equipment and Part 18 of Mass Consumers Industrial, scientific research and medical equipment; The party responsible for the equipment (usually the manufacturer or importer) tests the product at the qualified testing agency designated by the FCC to ensure that the equipment meets the relevant technical standards and retains the test report. The FCC has the right to require the responsible party Submit the equipment samples or product test data. After the product passes the test, it will obtain the DOC and test report, and the manufacturer can put the FCC logo on the product and sell it in the US market;
3.FCC-ID: This is the CERTIFICATION certificate FCC-ID certification is suitable for low-power transmitters such as cordless phones, remote controls for automatic doors, radio-controlled toys and security alarm systems, Part 15 devices that intentionally emit radio frequency energy , Part 18 industrial, scientific and medical equipment used by mass consumers, automatic frequency conversion receivers and super-regenerative receivers, TV interface equipment, and home computers and their peripherals;
The product needs to be tested by the FCC-approved test room. After obtaining the test report, organize the technical data of the product, including: product detail photos, block diagrams, user manuals, etc., and send it to the FCC TCB test room together with the test report. The FCC TCB test room confirms that all information is correct and issues a certificate authorizing an FCC ID number;
For customers who apply for FCC CERTIFICATION for the first time, they must first apply to the FCC for a number - GRANTEE CODE. After the product has passed the test and certification, the FCC ID number can be marked on the product before it can be sold to the US market.
3. FCC certification standards
The main standards of the FCC are as follows, of which FCC PART 15 and PART 18 are widely used:
FCC Standard Applicable Scope
FCC PART15 C/E/F Intentional Radiation Device Test
FCC PART 18 Industrial, Scientific and Medical Equipment
FCC PART 22 Public Mobile Communication Services
FCC PART 24 Personal Communication Services
FCC PART 25 Satellite Communication Services
FCC PART 27 Other FCC Wireless Communication Services
FCC PART 68 Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
FCC Part 15 regulates transmitting equipment that is intentional, unintentional, or transient and does not require a personal license for use. It includes technical specifications, administrative requirements and other market access conditions.
Products are mainly divided into four categories: unintentional launch equipment, intentional launch equipment, license-free personal communication equipment, and license-free national basic information equipment.
FCC Part 18 regulates the emission of electromagnetic energy by industrial, scientific, and medical equipment (ISM) operating on a certain frequency spectrum to avoid harmful interference to authorized wireless communication services.
4. Which products are subject to FCC certification
1. Power supply FCC certification: communication power supply, switching power supply, charger, display power supply, LED power supply, LCD power supply, uninterruptible power supply UPS, etc.;
2. FCC certification of lamps: chandeliers, track lamps, garden lamps, portable lamps, downlights, LED street lamps, light strings, table lamps, LED spotlights, LED bulb lamps, grille lamps, aquarium lamps, street lamps, LED lamps, LED lamps, energy-saving lamps, T8 lamps, etc.;
3. FCC certification for home appliances: fans, electric kettles, stereos, televisions, mice, vacuum cleaners, etc.;
4. Electronic FCC certification: earplugs, routers, mobile phone batteries, laser pointers, vibrators, etc.;
5. FCC certification for communication products: telephones, wired telephones, wireless main and auxiliary machines, fax machines, answering machines, modems, data interface cards and other communication products.
6. FCC certification of wireless products: Bluetooth BT products, tablet computers, wireless keyboards, wireless mice, wireless readers, wireless transceivers, wireless walkie-talkies, wireless microphones, remote controls, wireless network devices, wireless image transmission systems and other low Power wireless products, etc.;
7. FCC certification of wireless communication products: 2G mobile phones, 3G mobile phones, 3.5G mobile phones, DECT mobile phones (1.8G, 1.9G frequency band), wireless walkie-talkies, etc.;
8. Mechanical FCC certification: gasoline engines, electric welding machines, CNC drilling machines, tool grinders, lawn mowers, washing equipment, bulldozers, lifts, punching machines, dishwashers, water treatment equipment, gasoline welding machines, printing machinery, woodworking machinery , rotary drilling rigs, lawn mowers, snow blowers, excavators, printing presses, printers, cutters, road rollers, trowels, brush cutters, hair straighteners, food machinery, lawn machines, etc.;
9. IT information technology category: digital camera, Bluetooth Selfie, Walkman, etc.
Five, FCC certification steps and processes
1. The customer submits the application form (our company provides a blank application form);
2. The customer signs an entrusted testing contract with our company;
3. Send samples for testing, and prepare electrical schematics, external/internal photos, oscillator circuit block diagram, user manual nameplate identification, working principle descriptions, etc. (varies according to products);
4. After passing the test, if it is FCC VOC certification, our company will directly issue a certificate and report. If it is FCC DOC or ID certification, our company will submit the application materials to.
5. After the enterprise obtains the FCC certification, it can use the FCC logo on the product.
Note: FCC ID certification needs to submit a list of materials and requirements as follows:
1) FCC application form: the application company name, address, contact information, product name and model, usage standards and other information requirements are accurate;
2) FCC authorization letter: It should be signed and stamped by the contact person of the applicant company and scanned into an electronic file;
3) FCC confidential letter: The confidential letter is an agreement signed by the applicant company and the TCB agency to keep the product information confidential. It must be signed and stamped by the contact person of the applicant company and scanned into an electronic file;
4) Block diagram: It is necessary to draw all the crystal oscillators and the crystal oscillator frequency, and keep it consistent with the circuit diagram;
5) Circuit diagram: It must be consistent with the crystal oscillator frequency, number of crystal oscillators and crystal oscillator positions in the block diagram;
6) Circuit description: The requirement is in English, and the function realization principle of the product is clearly described;
7) Instructions for use: FCC warnings are required;
8) Label and label location: The label must have an FCC ID number and Statement, and the location of the label must be prominent;
8) Photos of the appearance of the product: the pictures are required to be clear and clear, and remarks are added if necessary;
9) Test report: The test is required to be completed, and the product is fully evaluated according to the standard terms;
FCCid query website: https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid
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