What is an FCC certification?

Any electronic machine, device, or part of electrical equipment for sale in the U.S. must not jeopardize the safety of the American public or cause interference with other electronic products.

Here is a list of common products that require an FCC certification:

• Electronic products

• Mobile phones and tablets

• Wireless local area networking equipment

• Bluetooth devices

• Remote control transmitters

• Land mobile radio transmitters

• Wireless medical telemetry transmitters

• Cordless telephones

• Walkie-talkies ( two-way hand radios)

• Power adapters

• Telecommunication equipment

• Information Technology (IT) equipment

• Electromagnetic compatibility products

• Equipment and protective systems intended for military purposes

• Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment

The FCC has three different processes under the EMC directive for administering certifications for electronic products. The specific process for approval depends on the device, its type, and the power of its radio frequency emission.

The FCC chooses which method of screening a device needs to go through depending on the type of device that is being manufactured or distributed.