1. WPC certification
WPC stands for Wireless Planning and Coordination, a government body in India that regulates the use of wireless technology. WPC certification is mandatory for any wireless product to be sold or used in India. This certification ensures that the product meets the technical standards set by the WPC to ensure the safety of users and to avoid interference with other wireless devices. It is important to note that WPC certification is required for both imported and domestically produced products.
2. More about WPC certification
- ETA (Equipment Type of Approval) certification: for wireless products operating on free open frequency bands such as 13.56MHz, 433MHz, 2.4GHz, 5.725-5.825GHz. For ETA certification, products do not need to be sent to India for local testing. India recognizes European standards, products with R&TTE test report can submit an application to WPC, WPC will issue the certificate by reviewing the report.
- License: for wireless products operating on non-free open frequency bands, such as GSM and WCDMA cell phones. Those products are required to meet the India standards.
Devices with radio transmitters. These include (GSM or WCDMA) cell phones, WLAN devices such as Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, Zigbee devices, WiMAX devices, RFID devices, contactless smartcard readers, and products incorporating other RF transmitters. If the product is only receivers such as GPS products, they do not require WPC certificates.
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Below are the general application steps for achieving WPC certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Obtain a CE-RED test report (samples are not required);
- Importer apply for an account and password in WPC Bureau;
- Send the RF test report and relevant documentation to WPC;
- WPC certificate will be issued if approved.
There is no period of validity for the WPC certification.
3. Price and lead time
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, you will receive VCCI certification within 3 to 4 weeks according to our past successful records.
However, the cost and the lead time of testing and certification varies depending on the product complexity and the testing requirements. GTG Group provides free consultation to assess your needs and provide advice on how to get started with compliance. Contact us today by filling out our short form!
4. Factory inspection
The WPC certification does not require factory inspection.
5. Why choose us?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services forfor a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.