Amazon Ultrapure Water Meter Testing: FCC Certification

FCC stands for Federal Communications Commission, and FCC certification is mandatory for electronics to enter the U.S. market in more than 50 states, Colombia, and U.S. territories. Simply put, in order to sell your ultrapure water meter to the US Amazon platform, you must pass this certification. What are the types of FCC certifications? Self Verification (Verification): Necessary testing performed by a manufacturer or importer to self-assure their product. It applies to commercial computers, receivers for TV and FM, etc. However, ultrapure water meters are generally not subject to this mode of certification. Declaration of Conformity (DOC - Declaration of Conformity): Requires the responsible party for the equipment (typically the manufacturer or importer) to have the product tested at an FCC-qualified facility, declare it in the owner's manual, and retain the report for inspection. This applies to products like home computers and peripherals. Some ultrapure water meters may be certified in this manner if they qualify. Certification (Certification, Get ID): FCC-authorized certification body to the applicant to submit samples (or photos) and test data for review, in line with the requirements of the device to authorize a FCC ID number. This applies to devices such as wireless communication devices. If an ultrapure water meter has wireless capabilities (e.g., wireless connectivity, remote control, etc.), it will need to apply for FCC ID certification. What are the major FCC standards? FCC Part 15 CE/F: Intent to emit radiation device testing. If the ultrapure water meter has electronic components that may produce unintentional RF radiation, it will need to comply with this standard. For example, control circuits, display modules, and other parts of the ultrapure water meter need to ensure that the radiation they produce is within specified limits so as not to interfere with other electronic equipment. FCC Part 18: Standard for Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Devices. Ultrapure water meters used in laboratories and other scenarios are industrial in nature and need to follow this standard to ensure that the electromagnetic energy emitted by the device does not cause harmful interference to authorized wireless communication services . For example, the ultrapure water meter should not interfere with the normal operation of nearby wireless telephones, wireless networks and other devices when in operation. How long does it take to file? In general, for FCC - SDoC (Self-Declaration of Conformity, similar to the DOC model) certification, it takes about 5 - 7 business days for the certificate to be issued. For FCC ID, the turnaround time is usually 2 - 4 weeks. However, the exact time is also affected by the complexity of the product, whether the test is passed or not, and other factors. For example, if an ultrapure water meter is complex and has multiple wireless modules, the testing and auditing time may be extended.