Event background:

Sellers on Amazon Canada have recently received an email from Amazon, informing sellers whose products belong to radio equipment, interference equipment and terminal equipment to prepare the product compliance ISED certification information to upload to the Amazon backend on September 30, 2022, otherwise the product will face removal from the shelves . This is Canada's certification requirements for products such as radio equipment following the mandatory requirements of FCC certification in the United States. ISED certification is not much different from FCC certification, and the certification method is the same, but ISED certification currently only has restrictions on electromagnetic interference.

Glossary:

Canadian ISED certification (formerly IC certification, also known as ICES certification), IC is the English abbreviation of the former Industry Canada. Wireless products sold in Canada must be certified by IC. Therefore, IC certification is a pass and a prerequisite for wireless electronic and electrical products to enter the Canadian market. Since 2016, IC has officially changed its name to Canada's Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (Innovation, Science and Economic Development).

Impact of the name change:

1. The letterhead of all authorization letters shall be replaced by the original Industry Canada with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada;

2. The original IC number is renamed ISED Number, but its expression on the label remains the same. Or IC: XXXXX-YYYYYYYYY (up to 14 digits, CN (company code 6 digits) + product code 8 digits);

ISED certification is valid for a limited period as long as the standard directives are not changed.

Products involved:

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Details can be found at the link:

prepare materials:

1. Product-related data files (Schematics circuit diagram, Block Diagram, Circuit Description, User Manual, technical specifications, BOM (list of components) of key components);

2. RF prototype;

3. Software and hardware version number, product serial number, fixed-frequency software version number;

4. Label (a label needs to be prepared for each model, and the label must contain the following information: manufacturer's name or trademark, model name, ISED ID number. The location of the label is required to be prominent);

5. Test report;

6. Internal photos and external photos of the product;

7. Application form;

8. Canadian representative address and other information, authorization letter;

Process:

1. Submit samples, application forms, authorization letters, product-related materials, etc.;

2. Arrange the test;

3. If the test fails, it is required to rectify and write a report if the test passes;

4. Submit the report to the FCB agency;

5. The certificate will be audited and issued by the FCB organization;

Certification period:

The certification processing cycle is about 2-3 weeks, and the test can be issued in 2 weeks if the test is successful. The product needs to be rectified and the cycle may be extended. At present, there are still more than a month before September 30, and the time is very urgent. Although expedited, But it also costs more.

Required Fees:

The cost is determined according to the product function. The more functions, the more expensive the cost. The cost can be confirmed according to the product specification.

Penalties for Violation of Regulations:

Individuals can be fined up to $5,000 and jailed up to one year for violations of Canada's Wireless Communications Act. Companies can be fined up to $25,000.

The Act also provides that any officer, director or agent of a company involved in a crime committed by the company will be subject to the same penalties (fines and/or imprisonment) as an individual convicted under the Act.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada website: