Radio & Wireless Compliance testing

We can provide Bluetooth RF test services, Wi-Fi test services, Zigbee test services and LIPD testing services for Australian RCM compliance, New Zealand GURL compliance, European CE marking Radio Equipment Directive  (RED), USA FCC  Part 15C wireless compliance and Canadian ISED approval and certification. We can also provide testing services for Japanese MIC certification.

Overview of key certification services:

• Bluetooth certification
• Wi-Fi certification
• Zigbee certification
• Short range radio transmitter and transceiver certification
• LIPD (Low Interference Devices)

Wi-Fi device test, Zigbee device test and Bluetooth device test services and Radio approvals and certification services are offered at competitive rates against the latest global product standards.

EMC Technologies can help you achieve compliance for global markets

  MIC for Japan 

Global market requirements

    RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) – Approval of Wireless Devices in Australia

Region: Australia

Regulator: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

Description: Radio and wireless products sold into the Australian market must be compliant with relevant wireless and RCM standards such as AS/NZS 4268 and must be labelled with the RCM mark (A-tick/C-tick marks were phased out in 2016). Other general RCM requirements such as SAR/EMR, EMC, Safety and Telecoms standards may also apply.

Legal requirements:

• RCM approval is obtained by demonstrating compliance to the applicable ACMA RCM wireless standards appearing on the ACMA list of Wireless certification standards.
• This may involve specific testing of the product or assessment of similar overseas radio testing reports.
• Depending on the classification (low, medium or high risk) not all products require NATA or ISO 17025 accredited test reports for RCM compliance or RCM certification.
• Many low power transmitters such as Bluetooth and WiFi can be RCM tested under a “class licence” using the Short Range Devices (SRD) Standard 2014 which references short range devices standard AS/NZS 4268. The SRD is also valid in New Zealand without further testing (different limits and other requirements may apply for other devices).
• While not a legal requirement for Level 1 devices, a test report is the safest route and the best evidence of compliance to the relevant Level 1 and Level 2 wireless standards for example ACMA SRD 2014, AS/NZS 4268, IEEE 802.11 abgn, EN 300 328, EN 300 440, EN 301 893. In most cases, additional EMC test reports such as ACMA EMR Standard 2014, AS/NZS CISPR 32 or EN 55032 will be required.

• For Short Range Devices this may be a test report covering the following devices and protocols:
  • Wi-Fi
    • IEEE 802.11a
    • IEEE 802.11b
    • IEEE 802.11bg
    • IEEE 802.11n
    • IEEE 802.11ac
    • IEEE 802.11abgn
    • Zigbee
    • Bluetooth
    • Bluetooth BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)

Overseas test reports to the following standards can be assessed against the ACMA requirements by way of technical review:

• • EN 300 220
  • EN 300 330
  • EN 300 328
  • EN 300 440
  • EN 301 893
  • FCC Part 15C
  • FCC Part 15.247
  • FCC Part 15.249
  • RSS-210
  • RSS-247

EMC Technologies can assess your reports and advise on other applicable requirements such as EMC and EMR/SAR.

• Where the wireless standards are harmonised between Australia and New Zealand, the RCM label and the same reports are valid in both countries for RCM compliance.
• The Local Authorised representative for RCM compliance, or the supplier in Australia must register on the ERAC or ACMA National Database before they can use the RCM label.
• The Local Authorised representative for RCM compliance or the Australian supplier must complete and sign a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) statement which lists all the ACMA applicable RCM standards which the product complies with.
• The RCM label, or for suppliers registered under the previous C-tick/A-tick regimes, the C-tick or A-tick label must be affixed to the product
• NATA (ISO 17025) accredited test reports ensure report acceptance in the case of dispute with the ACMA.

EMC Technologies can perform all testing /assessment to applicable ACMA RCM wireless standards,  prepare your ACMA DoC, complete the ACMA RCM approval or wireless certification of your product and act as your Local Representative in Australia for RCM Wireless approval purposes.

 For more information on the RCM scheme please click here

   FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Approval of Wireless Devices in the USA (United States of America)

Region: North America (USA)

Regulator: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Description: Radio and wireless products sold in the US market must comply with relevant sections of the FCC rules such as FCC Part 15.247, based on the type of product. They must also be certified by either the FCC or a designated TCB (Telecommunication Certification Body).  The test lab must be accredited by the FCC otherwise the reports will not be recognised. It is strongly recommended that you check the FCC accredited lab list to ensure that the test lab scope includes your required tests. 

Legal Requirements:

• The product must be tested to relevant section of the FCC rules by an accredited test lab (the particular transmitter type must be in the scope).

• Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance.

• The FCC labeling and statement must be affixed to the product.

• The accredited test report and associated technical documentation must be submitted to the an FCC  designated TCB. A grant is then issued for the product and associated FCC ID number.

EMC Technologies can make all TCB arrangements on your behalf.

    MIC (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) Approval of Wireless Devices in Japan

Region: Japan

Regulator: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)

Description: Radio and wireless products sold in the Japanese market must comply with relevant MIC regulations in order to comply with JRL (Japanese Radio Law). Certification through a Registered Certification Body (RCB) is required depending on the type of product.

Legal Requirements:

• The product must be tested to the relevant Japanese standards

• Relevant test reports and documentation shall be submitted to the RCB

• The product must be labelled with the relevant MIC compliance logo

 EMC Technologies can make all certification arrangements through a RCB on your behalf and arrange a Local Representative service.

 EMC Technologies can make all FCB and Local Representative arrangements on your behalf.