3C certification and FCC certification are similar:
The similarities between FCC and CCC are mandatory.
FCC radio application products, communication products and digital products require FCC approval to enter the US market.
CCC products listed in the catalogue are required to obtain CCC certification before they can be sold.
The difference between 3C certification and FCC certification:
1. Different applicable areas
3C certification is applicable to China;
The applicable area of FCC certification is the United States;
2. Different test content requirements
3C certification test content includes safety, EMC;
FCC certification test content includes EMC, RF, SAR;
3. Different certification agencies
3C is the China Quality Certification Center and belongs to a government agency
FCC certification is in charge of the Federal Communications Commission of the United States and belongs to a government agency;
4. Different product ranges
There is a mandatory list of 3C certification products, including wires and cables, electrical appliances, power tools, audio and video, information equipment, etc.;
The scope of FCC certified products can be simply understood as charged products;
5. Different certificate validity period
The 3C certification certificate is valid for 5 years and needs to be reviewed annually;
The validity period of the FCC certification certificate is long-term. As long as the corresponding regulations of the product remain unchanged, the certificate will remain valid
6. Different factory inspection requirements
3C certification requires factory inspection;
FCC, CE certification does not require factory inspection.
FCC certification process:
1. Project application-submit an application to the inspection agency supervision.
2. Document preparation-According to the requirements, the company prepares relevant certification documents.
3. Product testing-the company sends samples to be tested to the laboratory for testing.
4. Compilation report-The certified engineer compiles the report based on the qualified test data.
5. Submit for review-the engineer will review the complete report.
6. Issuing a certificate-after the report is verified, the report will be issued.