Wireless Communication Devices
For wireless communication devices, compliance starts with frequency bands and modulation: available bands, power limits, and test items differ by market, and a technical assessment before filing avoids a full round of retesting.
New requirements such as radio equipment cybersecurity under the EU RED (EN 18031 series) are bringing security testing into the mandatory scope — the earlier they are planned in, the more predictable the launch schedule.
Certification Program Overview
| Certification | Key standards | Target market | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRRC type approval | Technical requirements for radio transmission equipment approval | China | CCC additionally required for catalog products |
| Network Access License (NAL) | Telecom equipment access requirements | China | Confirmed by device category for products with cellular modules |
| CE-RED | EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 301 489, EN 18031 series | EU | Cybersecurity requirements take effect in phases |
| FCC ID | FCC Part 15 (47 CFR) | North America | Part 15B/15C by device category |
| TELEC / KC / NBTC | National radio regulations | Japan, Korea, Thailand | Confirmed per target country |
| RF conformance and coexistence | Band and power limits, spurious emissions, multi-radio coexistence | General | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular combinations assessed on the finished device |
Market Access Requirements
| Target market | Access requirement | Key standards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | SRRC type approval, Network Access License (NAL) | Technical requirements for radio transmission equipment approval | CCC additionally required for catalog products; confirmed by device category |
| EU | CE-RED (incl. cybersecurity requirements) | EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 18031 series | Cybersecurity requirements take effect in phases |
| North America | FCC ID certification | FCC Part 15 (47 CFR) | Part 15B/15C by device category |
| Asia-Pacific | Korea KC, Japan TELEC, Thailand NBTC | National radio regulations | Confirm item by item per target country |
Frequently Asked Questions
With a pre-certified module, what still needs testing on the device?
Module certification can cover RF conformance, but the finished product still needs assessment of radiation and coexistence with its final antenna arrangement and enclosure; some items can reference the module report to reduce duplication.
When does EN 18031 become mandatory, and is there a factory audit?
The corresponding EU RED cybersecurity requirements have applied since August 2025; compliance is usually demonstrated through testing and technical documentation under the applicable conformity route, which we confirm at the proposal stage.
Which approvals does a cellular product need in China?
Typically SRRC type approval and the Network Access License, plus CCC for products in the catalog; confirm the combination by device category and connection type.
Which countries accept one CB report?
CB Scheme members can issue national certificates from a CB report and certificate plus destination-specific difference tests, which significantly reduces repeated testing; the exact scope follows the destination-country list.