India WPC Wireless Product Mandatory Certification Documents & Timeline

2025-11-20

Understanding and successfully passing WPC mandatory certification is key for wireless products entering India.

India WPC Certification Required Core Documents:

Prepare these core documents based on official requirements and practice:

1.Essential Technical Documents:

·RF Test Report: The core of certification. Must be issued by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, complying with ETSI (EU) or FCC (US) standards. Submit reports for all RF modules if multiple.

·Product Technical Data Sheet: Details technical specs and RF parameters.

·User Manual: Product usage instructions.

2.Essential Qualification & Administrative Documents:

·Power of Attorney (POA): Issued by the manufacturer, authorizing its Indian representative/agent to handle certification.

·Indian Authorized Representative (AIR) InfoMandatory for foreign manufacturers to appoint a local Indian representative. Also typically mandatory under TEC MTCTE.

·Self-Declaration of Conformity (DoC): For eligible products.

Submit the entire application via WPC's Saral Sanchar online portal.

  India WPC Certification Timeline & Key Policy Interpretation:

Timeline:

With complete documents, the WPC ETA review and issuance process is relatively straightforward and fast.

·Generally, expect 3-4 weeks from submission to certificate receipt.

·A major benefit: The ETA certificate has NO validity period. Once approved, no renewal is needed unless standards change.

  2025 New Regulations & Practical Reminders:

Key updates and suggestions for successful certification:

1.Monitor Low Power Device Tech Updates: WPC notified new technical requirements for 4 LPWD categories in the 865-868MHz band, directly referencing EU EN standards. Use the latest standards for such products.

2.Utilize Test Equipment Import Convenience: WPC allows AIRs to import up to 5 units per brand/model for testing/certification using a DPL, facilitating sample submission.

3.Anticipate 6GHz Band New Regulations: DoT released a draft for the lower 6GHz band in May 2025. While under consultation, it signals future band opening.

4.Understand Multi-Agency Landscape: Market access may involve WPC (radio), MTCTE plan, and BIS (CRS). A product may need to meet 2-3 agencies' requirements; conduct a comprehensive assessment.


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