Canada Type Approval: ISED Certification
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Understanding ISED Certification
In Canada, the certification of products is governed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED).
ISED certification covers a wide range of electronic and radio devices, including but not limited to radio, consumer electronics, and communications equipment. This includes devices that emit radio frequency (RF) energy, such as wireless routers, cell phones, Bluetooth devices, and other wireless communication devices.
The certification process involves testing, assessment, and compliance with specific technical requirements to ensure the safety and proper functioning of the products.
The ISED operates under the Radiocommunication Act, which governs the licensing and regulation of radio equipment and the certification of radio equipment.
Electronic devices must adhere to the relevant RSS (Radio Standards Specification) and ICES (Interference-Causing Equipment Standard) standards.
Standards
Radio Transmitters: Handheld radios, transceivers, and other transmitting devices.
Wireless Communication Devices: Products equipped with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other wireless technologies.
Telecommunication Equipment: This includes mobile phones, telecom infrastructure, and related devices.
Testing and Measurement Devices: Devices ensuring accurate and compliant operations.
For a complete list of products requiring Canada Compliance certification , please refer to the link here.
Products Requiring ISED Certification
Radio Transmitters: Handheld radios, transceivers, and other transmitting devices.
Wireless Communication Devices: Products equipped with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other wireless technologies.
Telecommunication Equipment: This includes mobile phones, telecom infrastructure, and related devices.
Testing and Measurement Devices: Devices ensuring accurate and compliant operations.
For a complete list of products requiring Canada Compliance certification , please refer to the link here.
categories of Certification:
There are 2 categories of Certification:
SDoC: Self Declaration for Unintentional Radiators / Non-Radio Products
Certification: for Radio products
Non-Radio Products SDoC Procedure:
Applies to Interference-causing equipment, a device, machinery or equipment, other than radio apparatus or terminal equipment, that causes or can cause interference to radiocommunication
EMC Testing to the ICES standard is required. There are several ICES standards to choose from depending on the product category type. Following are the various ICES standards and applicable product categories.
Labelling For Radio Products
The certification number is made up of a Company Number (CN which is XXXXXX) assigned by ISED’s CEB, followed by the Unique Product Number (UPN which is YYYYYYYYYY) assigned by the applicant.
The certification number format is:
IC: XXXXXX-YYYYYYYYYYY
Electronic Labelling is allowed: Devices with an integrated display screen may have the required label information represented electronically in an e-label instead of on a physical label or nameplate
Labelling for Non-Radio products
The ISED compliance label shall include the word “Canada” (or “CAN”) and a reference to the applicable standard, in both English and French. If the applicable ICES standard differentiates between Class A and Class B equipment, the label shall also include the Class of the equipment. An example is given below.
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Canada type Approval Requirements
Non-Radio Products
ICES-Gen
ICES Standards
FCC KDBs
Test Procedures
Radio Products
RSS-Gen
RSS Standards
FCC KDBs
Test Procedures
Certifications
RSP-100
Labelling
Certification procedures
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C-PRAV is a member of the TCB Council and have been attending the TCB’s workshops for more than 10 years, We can interact with ISED and their certification bureau to sort any query.
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Some of the EMC Standard
CISPR 32 - Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements
CISPR 32:2015+A1:2019 applies to multimedia equipment (MME) as defined in 3.1.24 and having a rated r.m.s. AC or DC supply voltage not exceeding 600 V. This publication covers two classes of MME (Class A and Class B).
CISPR 14 - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus
CISPR 14-1:2020 specifies the requirements that apply to the emission of radio-frequency disturbances in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz from appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus as defined below, whether powered by AC or DC (including a battery).
CISPR 11 - Industrial, scientific and medical equipment
CISPR 11:2024 applies to industrial, scientific and medical electrical equipment operating in the frequency range 0 Hz to 400 GHz and to domestic and similar appliances designed to generate and/or use locally radio-frequency energy. This document covers emission requirements related to radio-frequency (RF) disturbances in the frequency range of 9 kHz to 400 GHz.
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It is a mandatory certification required to access Canadian Market
ISED certification is permanently valid.
The actions required depends on the extent of modifications made to certified equipment. If the product modifications require notification to ISED, then you must submit application for recertification with ISED.
No, ISED certification does not mandate FCC certification. Instead, in order to obtain ISED certification, radio equipment must adhere to the relevant Canadian requirements.
For products entering the Canadian market, ISED certification is obligatory. Relying solely on FCC certification is insufficient
While ISED standards generally apply to final products, it is worth noting that a radio module can be certified separately. This modular certification is described in RSS-GEN and RSP-100 guidelines.
If an applicant lacks a Canadian address and contact information, they must submit written documentation identifying a contact representative based in Canada. This representative should be capable of addressing inquiries and providing post-certification audit samples to ISED
It is prohibited for any individual to engage in activities such as manufacturing, importing, distributing, leasing, offering for sale, selling, installing, or using equipment that lacks certification and is not listed in the Radio Equipment List (REL).
However, radio apparatus utilized exclusively for research and development, experimentation, demonstration, or marketability assessment purposes are exempt from certification and labeling requirements. Nevertheless, they may be subject to a developmental license.
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