Canada IC Certification 2026 Complete Guide

2026-03-06

I. 2026 Mandatory Products

All devices with active radio transmission:

·Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi 6E/7, wearables, IoT modules

·4G/5G cellular devices

·Drones, wireless cameras, V2X, smart home

  II. 4 Key 2026 Changes

1.6GHz devices: RSS‑248 Issue 3 + AFC mandatory.

2.Smart devices: Cybersecurity Compliance Statement mandatory.

3.Simplified low‑power process but stricter document rules.

4.Tighter hazardous substance limits.

  III. IC vs FCC (Critical Differences)

·Separate regulators: ISED vs FCC

·Canada requires local Canadian agent

·6GHz band rules differ significantly

·Test reports cannot be directly reused

·Labels and IDs are different

  IV. Common Mistakes

·Using FCC reports directly for IC → rejected

·Invalid or unregistered local agent

·Product modified without updating IC certification


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