Bluetooth BQB Certification

BQB certification is based on the Bluetooth SIG membership agreement and the Bluetooth Core Specification. Only products that have passed BQB certification may legally use the "Bluetooth" name and Bluetooth logo.

BQB certification is conducted by BQTF (Bluetooth Qualified Test Facility) authorized by Bluetooth SIG. Test reports issued by BQTF are submitted to Bluetooth SIG for review. After certification is approved, product information is listed in the Bluetooth SIG official database (Launch Studio).

Before understanding Bluetooth BQB certification, we need to understand Bluetooth SIG. Bluetooth SIG is a company founded by eight major wireless communication industry giants, specifically responsible for Bluetooth specification development, technology promotion, and qualification certification. It was established in 1998. Bluetooth SIG owns the Bluetooth Trademarks and freely authorizes its members to use Bluetooth wireless technology and its registered trademarks, but corresponding products must pass Bluetooth qualification certification, which is commonly known as Bluetooth BQB certification. This means that any product with Bluetooth functionality must pass BQB certification; otherwise, the product will be considered an infringement by Bluetooth SIG. Bluetooth SIG currently has more than 31,000 member companies.

Not all products that support Bluetooth functionality are called Bluetooth products. Only after being tested and certified by SIG (Special Interest Group) to comply with Bluetooth standards can they be marketed as Bluetooth products. Additionally, BLUETOOTH and other logos and identifiers are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG. Products must be certified by SIG before being authorized to use these logos and identifiers; otherwise, it is illegal.

Basic test items include RF, BB, LM, L2CAP, SDP, and GAP; as well as other extended tests (including Profile and Protocol tests) and Profile IOP interoperability testing.

2. EPL Listing Type refers to the listing form of Bluetooth BQB certification. For example, for a Bluetooth speaker finished product, if the Bluetooth module has already passed BQB certification, the Bluetooth speaker product does not need to reapply for BQB certification. With authorization from the module supplier, the product can be uploaded to the BQB website in listing form.

9. Technical Data Sheet of Bluetooth Antenna (if designed as PCB antenna, the antenna gain value can be entered directly on page 1 of the application form; the antenna specification sheet may not be provided);

3. Authorization Letter/NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) - required for PL.

6. After listing is complete, the company needs to purchase a DID number.

Global wireless certifications typically accept FCC or CE test reports, but require a local agent to submit the application.

Certification cycle varies by country and product type, typically 2-8 weeks.

We recommend confirming certification requirements during the product design phase to avoid modifications later.