Regarding the new regulations for FCC SDoC certification of non-wireless electronic products, I have outlined the latest information as of October 2025 for you. Among them, the most noteworthy change comes from a mandatory regulation on the "Equipment Authorization Program Security" formally effective in the second half of 2025 by the FCC, which may directly affect your decision in choosing a test laboratory.
The core of this new regulation lies in the FCC's strengthened security background review of various agencies participating in its Equipment Authorization Program, including laboratories providing testing services for the SDoC procedure. The table below lists the key points you need to understand:
| New Regulation Dimension | Core Content & Impact | Key Timeline |
| Prohibition Objective | Prevent entities controlled by specific foreign governments or threat actors from participating in the US communication equipment certification process to enhance supply chain security. | The new rule became effective on September 8, 2025. |
| Prohibited Entity Scope Includes | but is not limited to entities on the "Covered List" (e.g., Huawei, ZTE affiliates), the US Department of Commerce "Entity List," etc., as well as entities controlled (directly or indirectly owning ≥10% shares) by governments or entities of foreign adversary nations (e.g., China, Russia). | Laboratories needed to submit declarations of no affiliation with prohibited entities by October 6, 2025. |
| Ownership Disclosure | Requires testing laboratories and other agencies to disclose information of any entity holding 5% or more of their ownership or voting rights. | Laboratories need to complete ownership information filing by December 5, 2025. |
·The direct impact on you is: When selecting a laboratory for FCC SDoC testing, you must verify that the laboratory is not on the FCC's prohibition list and has completed the relevant declarations as required. Otherwise, the test reports it issues will not be recognized, potentially preventing your product from smoothly entering the US market.
FCC SDoC Certification Basics and Process:
In addition to the new regulations above, here is the basic framework of FCC SDoC certification for your comprehensive understanding.
·Applicable Product Range: FCC SDoC applies to all electronic products without wireless transmission functions. Examples include ordinary home appliances (microwave ovens, refrigerators), IT equipment (monitors, wired keyboards/mice), lamps (LED bulbs, ballasts), and power adapters, etc.
·Core Test Requirements: Certification mainly involves Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing to ensure the device does not cause harmful interference to other devices. Main test items include Conducted Emissions, Radiated Emissions, and Harmonic Currents.
Key Certification Process:
·Confirm Standards: Mainly based on FCC Part 15B.
·Laboratory Testing: Send samples to a qualified laboratory to complete testing.
·Sign Declaration: The US Responsible Party (manufacturer, importer, etc.) signs the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) document.
·Retain Documents: All technical documents (test reports, circuit diagrams, SDoC, etc.) must be retained for at least 10 years after production of the product has ceased for potential FCC inspection.
⚠️ Important Reminders and Optimization Suggestions:
Avoid Potential Risks: Selling products in the US market without FCC SDoC certification is non-compliant and may result in products being detained by customs, removed from e-commerce platforms (like Amazon), or even facing high fines. Do not provide false declarations.
Optimize Certification Strategy:
When selecting a laboratory, priority can be given to those that explicitly declare their compliance with FCC new rules and are not on the list of prohibited entities.
If your product is also planned for export to Canada, the FCC SDoC test report can be reused when applying for Canadian IC certification, reducing duplicate testing costs.
We hope this overview of the new FCC SDoC regulations helps you better plan and execute product certification. If you have more detailed questions about selecting a laboratory or specific test items, BLUEASIA Tech: 13534225140 will provide professional certification consulting services!
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