Find my product certifications
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Find my product certifications
Section titled “Find my product certifications”Select your target markets and describe the product's technical profile: the tool identifies the applicable certification regimes (CE, RED, FCC, PTCRB, ISED), the key directives, harmonised standards and mandatory tests, and generates an exportable PDF roadmap. Designed for product, R&D and technical management teams starting a market launch project.
Further reading
Section titled “Further reading”After obtaining your first orientation, explore each regime in depth via the site's pillars and guides:
- CE pillar: European marking, applicable directives, conformity assessment procedures
- RED pillar: radio equipment, articles 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and cybersecurity
- FCC pillar: US certification, 47 CFR Parts, FCC ID
- PTCRB pillar: North American cellular certification, operators, GCF programme
- Comparison guides: EU/US dual certification, timelines, costs, launch strategy
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”What certifications are needed for a Wi-Fi product sold in the EU and the USA?
Section titled “What certifications are needed for a Wi-Fi product sold in the EU and the USA?”A Wi-Fi product sold in the European Union falls under Directive RED 2014/53/EU (articles 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 since August 2025). For the US market, FCC certification is required under 47 CFR Part 15.247 or 15.407 depending on the band. Both regimes require emissions, immunity and radiated power tests, with different thresholds. See the RED pillar and FCC pillar for regime-specific details.
Does my product without radio need CE marking?
Section titled “Does my product without radio need CE marking?”Yes, if the product is placed on the European or EEA market. An electronic product without a radio transmitter falls under at least Directive EMC 2014/30/EU. If the supply voltage exceeds 50 V AC or 75 V DC, Directive LVD 2014/35/EU also applies. RoHS and REACH apply to components in all cases. The CE Required tool details the five questions that determine the exact scope.
Is PTCRB certification required for a cellular module?
Section titled “Is PTCRB certification required for a cellular module?”PTCRB certification is required by North American cellular operators (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Bell, Rogers, Telus) for any device connecting to their LTE, NB-IoT or LTE Cat-M networks. It is separate from FCC certification, which is a federal regulatory requirement. For the European market, GCF certification plays an equivalent role with operators. See the PTCRB pillar for programme details.
Can a pre-certified radio module eliminate RF testing?
Section titled “Can a pre-certified radio module eliminate RF testing?”Using a pre-certified radio module (with its own FCC ID or RED declaration) often simplifies certification of the final product, but does not eliminate it. Strict integration conditions apply, including an antenna conforming to the approved module, minimum distance between the module and other components, and compliance with installation conditions documented by the module manufacturer. Exceeding these conditions requires a new RF campaign. See the certification guides for details.
What is the difference between FCC certification and IC Canada (ISED)?
Section titled “What is the difference between FCC certification and IC Canada (ISED)?”FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification is required to commercialise in the United States; ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) certification is required for Canada. Both regimes are partially harmonised via MRA agreements for certain categories, which in some cases allows shared measurement campaigns. However, reports, IDs and markings remain distinct. The tool identifies both regimes simultaneously when Canada is selected as a target market.