Certification Education
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🇺🇸 USA Key Points
- • FCC only if wireless/RF
- • UL factory inspections quarterly
- • Type ratings (not IP ratings)
- • NEC compliance required
- • No EMC if covered by FCC
🇪🇺 EU Key Points
- • EMC ALWAYS required
- • Self-declaration (DoC)
- • IP ratings (not Type ratings)
- • No routine factory inspections
- • Technical file mandatory
🌍 CB Scheme Benefits
- • One test, multiple markets
- • 30-50% cost savings
- • Faster time to market
- • Skip if USA/Canada only
- • Best for global products
🇦🇺 Australia Key Points
- • RCM mark (safety + EMC)
- • EMC ALWAYS required
- • 230V 50Hz (like EU)
- • No factory inspections
- • Supplier Declaration only
🇯🇵 Japan Key Points
- • PSE (◇ or PS) + VCCI + TELEC
- • 100V 50/60Hz (dual test!)
- • VCCI Class A vs B matters
- • ARIB standards for wireless
- • METI business registration
🇨🇦 Canada Key Points
- • CSA or cUL accepted
- • Can use UL test data
- • Bilingual labels required
- • ISED for wireless (accepts FCC)
- • Similar to USA but distinct