FCC certification in the United States

What is FCC Certification? The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) was established by COMMUNICATION ACT in 1934 as an independent agency of the United States government, directly responsible to Congress. Many wireless application products, communication products, and digital products require FCC approval to enter the US market. Simply put, FCC certification is a mandatory certification for products entering the US market. The United States has become China's second largest trading partner for several consecutive years, and the trade volume between China and the United States is on the rise year by year. Therefore, exports to the United States should not be underestimated. The strictness of product technical standards and import regulations in the United States can be considered the world's number one. Understanding the US market access rules will help Chinese products further open up the US market. FCC certification is a passport for products to enter the American market. Products can only be sold in the American market if they meet the corresponding FCC certification and are labeled accordingly. For consumers, products with logos give them a high sense of security, and they only trust and are willing to purchase products with safety certification marks. The certification certificate mark not only enhances the market competitiveness of the product, but also brings an advantage in product price. Certified products often have higher prices than similar products that have not been certified. Taking the UL logo in the United States as an example, similar products that have undergone UL certification and those that have not, have a price difference of approximately 10-20%. FCC certification recognition is applicable to more than 50 states, Colombia, and regions in the United States. Although FCC is published in the United States, it is recognized by regulatory agencies, manufacturers, suppliers, and other food ingredient users worldwide. In some countries, FCC standards may serve as statutory requirements for the production or import of food ingredients. In all countries, the FCC is a proven and reliable tool in establishing and managing key quality elements that strengthen supplier and customer relationships. It is worth noting that the FCC certificate issued can be kept confidential, meaning that the information of the certificate cannot be found on the Federal Communications Commission website in the United States. FCC website link: www.fcc.gov Three forms of FCC certification: 1. Self verification. Manufacturers or importers ensure that their products undergo necessary testing to confirm compliance with relevant technical standards and retain testing reports. FCC reserves the right to request manufacturers to submit equipment samples or product testing data. Devices suitable for self verification include commercial computers, TV and FM receivers, and industrial, scientific, and medical devices used by non mass consumers of FCC Rule Part 18. 2. Declaration of Conformity: The responsible party of the equipment (usually the manufacturer or importer) shall conduct tests on the product at a qualified testing agency designated by the FCC to ensure that the equipment meets relevant technical standards and retains the test report. The FCC has the right to request the responsible party to submit samples of the equipment or test data of the product. The devices applicable to the declaration of conformity include household computers and peripherals, civilian broadcasting receivers, ultra regenerative receivers, other receivers for FCC RulePart 15, television interface devices, cable system terminal devices, and industrial research and medical devices used by the general public consumers of Part 18. 3. ID certification: The FCC reviews the samples (or photos) and testing data submitted by the applicant, and authorizes the device with an FCC ID number if it meets the requirements of FCC rules. The equipment suitable for certification includes low power transmitters such as cordless phones, remote controls for automatic doors, radio controlled toys, and safety alarm systems, devices intentionally emitting radio frequency energy in Part 15, industrial, scientific, and medical devices used by mass consumers in Part 18, automatic frequency conversion receivers and ultra regenerative receivers, television interface devices, as well as home computers and their peripherals. The responsible party should have the FCC ID marked on the device: Note: If a device is suitable for two or three recognized categories, it is up to the responsible party to choose