Product certification by country: FCC, CE, UKCA, CCC, PSE, KC, BIS and more
Each market has its own conformity rules, and a CE or FCC approval does not open the others. Radio products usually need a separate radio approval on top of electrical safety, several countries require a local applicant or representative, and some, such as China and India, test samples in the country. This overview links to the detailed note for each market.
Checked against official sources: 2026-10
At a glance
Self-declaration or third-party certification
Many markets let the manufacturer or supplier declare conformity for lower-risk products: the FCC's SDoC for most unintentional radiators, internal production control for many CE products, ISED's SDoC for Category II equipment, the round PSE mark for non-specified items, KC self-regulatory safety confirmation for Type 2 products and SABER self-declaration for non-regulated products.
Third-party certification is needed for higher-risk and most radio products: FCC certification by a TCB, ISED's TAC, Japan's Giteki, ANATEL homologation, Indonesia's telecom certificate, CCC, BIS and the diamond PSE mark. In the EU, a notified body is needed when the legislation requires it, for example for some EN 18031 restrictions under the RED cybersecurity rules.
Where a local company or test is required
- Australia: the EESS responsible supplier must be an Australian or New Zealand legal entity with an ABN or IRD number.
- Brazil: ANATEL applicants must be resident in Brazil or organised under Brazilian law.
- India: a foreign manufacturer needs an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR); under FMCS, samples are tested in India.
- China: CCC samples are tested by a CNCA-designated laboratory in China.
- Japan: PSE notification is made by the manufacturer or importer in Japan.
- Saudi Arabia: the Saudi importer applies in its own SABER account.
- Indonesia: telecom certificates are issued per brand, type and country of origin; applicants include the trademark holder in Indonesia or its representative.
- European Union: the manufacturer can CE-mark from outside the EU, but importers must check the product and documents.
Radio and electrical safety are separate
A wireless product often needs two approvals in the same country: PSE and Giteki in Japan, KATS safety and RRA radio certification in Korea, and EESS and ACMA rules in Australia. In the EU, radio equipment falls under the Radio Equipment Directive, which now also covers cybersecurity and the common USB-C charger. Overseas marks do not replace local ones: ACMA, for example, says CE or FCC marks do not show compliance with Australian rules, although international test reports may sometimes be used.
Step by step
- List the target markets and check whether your product is regulated there, both for electrical safety and for radio or EMC.
- For each market, find the route: self-declaration or third-party certification, and whether testing must be done in the country.
- Arrange a local applicant or representative where one is required, such as in Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.
- Plan test reports that can be reused, but expect each regulator to issue its own certificate or registration.
- Prepare the marks and labels each market requires, such as CE, UKCA, PSE, KC, CCC, RCM, the IC number or the Anatel seal, before the goods ship.
Documents you usually need
- Test reports from accredited or recognised laboratories
- Technical documentation and user information
- Declarations of conformity (supplier's or EU declaration)
- Certificates from certification bodies (FCC ID grant, TAC, CCC, BIS, ANATEL, Giteki, PCoC)
- Agreement with the local representative or importer of record
- Label and marking artwork for each market
Common problems and how to avoid them
What to do: Overseas marks do not replace local ones; get the local approval, reusing test reports where accepted.
What to do: Check radio rules separately, such as Giteki in Japan, RRA in Korea, ISED in Canada, ANATEL in Brazil and the FCC in the US.
What to do: Appoint the importer or a representative early where the market requires a local entity.
What to do: Some schemes tie the certificate to the factory or country of origin, such as CCC factory inspections and Indonesia's telecom certificates.
Sources
- CE marking - obtaining the certificate, EU requirements (manufacturers) European Commission
- Prepare to use the UKCA mark UK Government (GOV.UK)
- Procedures under the Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act (PSE) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan
- What is the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification System? Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan
- Products under compulsory certification Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Steps for Compliance with EESS Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS)
- Equipment Standards and Certification Overview Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Homologar produtos de telecomunicações (Anatel) Government of Brazil (gov.br) / ANATEL
Rules change often. This note is practical guidance based on the sources above, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the authority, your importer or a licensed customs broker before you ship.
Trade notes
Common questions
Is CE marking accepted outside the EU?
Great Britain recognises CE marking for 21 product regulations, but markets such as Australia, Japan, Korea and China need their own approvals.
Which countries test products locally?
China tests CCC samples in CNCA-designated laboratories in China, and India tests samples in India under FMCS; Indonesia's SNI also uses accredited in-country laboratories.
Do I need a local company to get certified?
In several markets yes: Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia need a local applicant, importer or representative.
What is the difference between certification and an SDoC?
Certification is issued by a third party, such as a TCB, a certification body or a regulator; a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity is made by the manufacturer or supplier based on testing.
Do radio products need extra approval?
Usually yes: radio rules are separate from electrical safety in most markets, such as the FCC, ISED, Giteki, RRA, ANATEL and Indonesia's telecom certification.
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