India WPC Certification

WPC certification is divided into two modes: ETA (Equipment Type Approval) and License. Low-power devices (such as Bluetooth/Wi-Fi) typically use the ETA mode, while high-power devices require a License.

WPC certification is legally based on the Indian Telegraph Act and the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act. No special label is required for certification, but the WPC certification number must be noted in product documentation.

India WPC (Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing) is the agency that regulates wireless regulations in India. All wireless products must obtain WPC approval before entering the market. India's frequency bands are divided into two categories: license-free open bands and not-yet-open bands. For license-free open bands, devices only need to apply for an ETA (Equipment Type Approval) certificate; for other not-yet-open bands, a license is required. Both ETA and license holders must be locally registered companies in India. Based on CE RED or FCC ID (local Indian standards), 2G/3G/4G requires mobile operators to apply.

Specifically, any wireless transmission below 3000 GHz that does not use manual control is considered "wireless communication" as defined by WPC. These bands fall under WPC control. That is, wireless transmissions above 3000 GHz (such as infrared) are not considered "wireless communication." WPC certification does not regulate these bands. Since India classifies bands into license-free and not-open, wireless communication products whose frequencies and output power fall within the regulated scope must apply for an ETA certificate from WPC. Additionally, ETA holders must be locally registered companies. WPC also accepts CE RF reports for conversion to WPC certification without providing samples and testing.

For ETA certification, India recognizes European standards, and WPC issues certificates by reviewing reports. For License, Indian standard requirements must be met.

For ETA applications, products do not need to be sent to India for testing. Having a RED report is sufficient to submit an approval application to WPC.

Devices with radio transmitters, including mobile (GSM or WCDMA) phones, wireless local area network (WLAN) devices such as Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, Zigbee devices, Wi MAX devices, RFID devices, contactless smart card readers, and other RF transmitter products. Note that receive-only devices do not need WPC certification, such as GPS products.

WPC certification RF testing can reference FCC or CE test reports, but some band usage restrictions differ from FCC/CE.

For devices already certified by FCC or CE, WPC typically accepts their test reports without retesting, but document review is required.

Wireless product certification in India can be divided into ETA (Equipment Type Approval) certification and License modes, determined by the operating frequency band used by the device. For license-free open bands such as 13.56 MHz, 433 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.725-5.825 GHz, ETA certification is required; if the device uses other non-license-free bands such as GSM or WCDMA mobile phones, a license is required.

For ETA certification, India recognizes European standards, and WPC issues certificates by reviewing reports. For License, Indian standard requirements must be met.

For ETA applications, products do not need to be sent to India for testing. Having a RED report is sufficient to submit an approval application to WPC.

For ETA certification, India recognizes European standards, and WPC issues certificates by reviewing reports. For License, Indian standard requirements must be met.

For ETA applications, products do not need to be sent to India for testing. Having a RED report is sufficient to submit an approval application to WPC.

3. WPC reviews and issues the ETA certificate upon approval.

3. Authorization and agreement letter from the foreign manufacturer.

India 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.