WPC Certification is known as ETA or Equipment Type Approval. It is the obligatory form of certification required by all devices operating on unlicensed frequency bands all over India. It is given out by the DoT, or the Department of Telecommunications. This department is responsible for ensuring the devices meet all safety regulations and technical standards.

Understanding WPC Certification

WPC Certification is an absolute necessity for importing, manufacturing, and selling wireless devices in India. Such certification applied to mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi-enabled products, wireless keyboards, RFID devices, and others signifies that the devices conform with the specified technical parameters and safety norms of the Indian government.

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Products that require WPC Certification

Most wireless products require WPC certification. Some of the common ones include:

• Mobile phones and tablets
• Laptops and computers
• Wireless routers and access points
• Bluetooth speakers and headphones
• Smartwatches and fitness trackers
• Industrial control systems with wireless communication capabilities

Importance of WPC Certification to Businesses

WPC certification is very important to businesses with wireless devices for the following reasons:

• Legal Compliance: It helps ensure that such a business complies with Indian regulations, thus averting legal penalties or issues related to market access.
• Consumer Safety: Certification ensures that the wireless devices are safe for consumer use, hence protecting public health.
• Market Access: It enables businesses to lawfully import, manufacture, and sell their wireless products in India, thus opening up market opportunities.
• Consumer Trust: Certification builds consumer trust because it assures consumers that the products meet high-quality standards.
• Product Performance: Technical standards compliance may improve the performance and reliability of wireless devices, enhancing the user experience.

Key Requirements to Obtain WPC Certification

To attain the WPC Certification, there are a variety of requirements to be achieved. These include;

• Compliance with Device: Technical and safety standards for a wireless device as set out by the DoT to be adhered to by the wireless device. Some of these standards include the frequency bands it is required to operate on as well as the emission limits of its power output.
• Product Testing: Devices have to go through tests and have their ability to achieve set standards to be proved. This usually happens in accredited laboratories.
• Documentation: Applicant should present all necessary supporting documentation in support of the application. This would range from technical specifications to reports on the test carried out, besides product details
• Application Form: All applications for WPC certification are applied for using the Swaral Sanchar Online portal along with all required documentation and fees. WPC Wing evaluates the entire application accompanied by supporting documentation.
• Approval: This happens after the application has been approved. On approval of the application, the applicant is issued with WPC Certification, which has been referred to as an ETA,  that enables one to import, manufacture, and sell wireless devices in the country.

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Steps in the WPC Certification Process

• Advisory Service from WPC: First, understand what your wireless device requires and develop a comprehensive plan for getting WPC Certification, including timelines, budget, and resource allocation.
• Documentation preparation: Detail technical specifications of the wireless device regarding the frequency range, power output, and modulation techniques; test reports from accredited laboratories showing compliance with technical standards concerning RF performance, SAR, and EMC; product information details such as model number, brand name, and intended use; submission of any existing compliance certificates by international standards organizations such as CE or FCC to support the application.
• Online Application Submission: The applicant needs to register and create an account on the Swaral Sanchar Online Portal https://saralsanchar.gov.in and fill in the online application form for WPC Certification (ETA) by furnishing all the details required and uploading the documents as needed. The applicant is also supposed to pay the fees as applicable for the certification process.
• Evaluation and testing: The wing of the WPC examines the submission application and attached documents; moreover, if possible, places the device in more tests related to compliance with the requirements with respect to the standards and evaluates properly to make sure that the concerned device is fully technically or safety compliant.
• Issued with WPC Certification: When the assessment is undertaken and the device is ascertained to comply, the WPC ETA Certification is granted, and the company may now import, manufacture, and sell the wireless device within India.

Documents Required Under WPC Certification

For WPC, the list is as follows:

• Technical Specifications: All technical specifications of the wireless device.
• Test Reports: Test reports from certified laboratories to prove that the device meets the standards
• Product Details: Details of the product model, brand name, and description of how it should be used.
• Compliance Certificates: The applicant has to provide compliance certificates if obtained by international standardizing bodies such as CE and FCC.
• Application Form: Application form for ETA-WPC certification.
• Authorization Letter: The applicant must provide an authorization letter issued by the manufacturer for his application on their behalf.
• Import-Export Code (IEC): A photocopy of the Import-Export Code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
• Company Registration Certificate: A photocopy of the company registration certificate.

Conclusion

WPC certification is one of the crucial requirements for business organizations involved in India for the use of wireless devices. Based on the following instructions, submitting all the documentation ensures the meeting of regulations and access to the market with customer trust. It would also become easy for certification processes and would be cost-effective through WPC advisory services.