"Get it certified" sounds simple. In practice it means different things in different markets — sometimes a self-declaration you sign yourself, sometimes a third-party lab test, sometimes both, plus a local representative you may not have thought about.
Mandatory marks (FCC, CE, CCC, PSE…) are legally required to sell. Voluntary ones (ENERGY STAR, ENEC, ETL as an alternative to UL) are often demanded by retailers, insurers or procurement — so in practice they're "expected".
CE and UKCA are largely self-declared by the manufacturer using harmonised standards. FCC SDoC is similar. But FCC Certification, UL/ETL (NRTL), CCC, KC, BIS and most radio approvals require an accredited body's certificate.
The US requires an FCC Agent. The EU needs an EU Responsible Person (GPSR). Canada, Korea, India, Brazil, Mexico and Taiwan generally require a local entity to hold the certificate. Plan for this early — it's often the long pole.
A simple EMC test can be weeks and a few thousand dollars; a wireless device with radio + safety + battery spans months and several labs. Medical devices and machinery are longer still. Use our ranges as planning numbers, then get firm quotes.
Every major scheme in one place — FCC, UL, CE, UKCA, CCC, SRRC, PSE, TELEC, KC, RCM, BIS, WPC, ANATEL, INMETRO, NOM, IFETEL, BSMI, NCC and more — with test items, requirements, cycle and cost.
Tell us your product type and destination market and we'll list what typically applies, with the same test items, timelines and official links — plus a before-you-ship checklist.
Every entry links to the official authority (fcc.gov, ec.europa.eu, gov.uk, mic.go.jp, kats.go.kr, bis.gov.in, anatel.gov.br and others). Regulations change — we review these pages against official sources and update them when rules move. Still, treat this as a starting map, not the final word: confirm with the official link and a qualified professional before you ship.
Use the catalog to understand each mark, the tool to scope your product, then contact us to connect with accredited labs and review your Bill of Materials — or shop compliant industrial products on KRANTY.