Become ETA Certified For Import or Manufacture Wireless Equipments In India!
WPC ETA Certificate in India
To encourage the import of wireless devices into India, Equipment Type Certification (ETA) is essential; the WPC department must get this approval. Products that operate in the de-licensed frequency band without WPC certification must have an ETA certificate. Mobile phones, RFID, Bluetooth gadgets, Wi-Fi technologies, and other items are included in the WPC's Equipment Type Approval (ETA) scope.
It is not necessary to get a license from WPC to operate devices in certain frequency bands because certain bands have been given license-free status. However, a thorough test report of the equipment from a reputable laboratory must also be provided to WPC for consideration to receive an ETA.
For the process of any type of radio-frequency-enabled equipment, authorization is necessary. The WPC department must give its approval before any radio-based frequency equipment can be imported into India. This organization would guarantee that the service provider complied with all licensing requirements. The Department of Telecommunications controls wireless coordination and planning for the wing (DoT). The license criteria for wireless testing and frequency testing would fall within the purview of this division.
What is WPC?
The Government of India created a division in 1952 called The Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC). WPC is a division of the Department of Telecommunications. This was set up by the Indian Government Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The National Radio Regulatory Authority, or WPC, is in charge of policing the frequency spectrum. WPC Office issues WPC (ETA) Licenses for IT and electronic equipment to meet the demands of wireless technology users. Only items that have received prior WPC clearance can be sold in the Indian market. This also includes wireless and Bluetooth devices and IT and electronic equipment that adhere to human safety standards.
What is ETA?
Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is needed to enhance the import of wireless devices into India. We must get this approval from the WPC department. The ETA from WPC covers Mobile phones, RFID, Bluetooth gadgets, Wi-Fi technologies, and other items. Since the frequency band has been license-free, a product operating in that range is not necessary to apply for a WPC license. However, a document, including a thorough test report of the equipment purchased from a reputable laboratory, must be presented to WPC for representation to get an ETA Licence.
WPC Approval in India
WPC ETA certificate is must for all the electronic products in the Indian market that use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The ETA must receive WPC approval before electronic devices are ready for sale in the Indian marketplace. These devices use unlicensed frequency bands to operate.
WPC issues Different Types of Licences and they are as listed below:
- Equipment Type Approval
- Type Approval
- Experimental Approval
- Dealer Possession Licence
- Non- Dealer Possession Licence
- Import License for radio and gadgets
Licencing & Regulations
When it comes to licensing and requirements for WPC approval, the department will be taken into consideration. All tasks pertaining to the licensing and regulation of the WPC fall under the responsibility of this authority.
Types of WPC Approval / WPC Certification
WPC Certification- Wireless Planning and Coordination certification is mainly of 3 major types which are listed as below:
1 Non-Network Licence
Non-network service providers, such as cable TV distributors and manufacturers of wireless devices, are granted this license. To sell, buy, and import certain wireless equipment, you need this license. The WPC will only grant you a non-network license if you are an incorporated company entity with the right personnel for your tools or business. There are three different kinds of it
Import Licence
This license is issued to export wireless products to India. The owner of this licence will get permission to sell his wireless products in entire India.
Dealer Possession Licence
A person or organization that sells and distributes wireless products is given a Dealer Possession Licence by WPC.
Non- Dealer Possession Licence
A person or organization that does not deal in wireless devices and does not already have a license from WPC is given a non-Dealer Possession Licence.
2 Network Licence
An organization that want to use the nation's constrained radio frequency capacity to offer communication services, such as mobile networks, cable, and DTH, must get a network license. There are two types of
Internet Service Provider Licence (ISP)
Any business that wishes to offer internet services must obtain an ISP license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Experimental Licence
Any company or individual wishing to perform tests or research on wireless devices must first get an experimental license from the WPC Department.
3 Equipment Type Approval (ETA)
We should constantly ask ourselves a question before importing something from outside. What regulations must my product follow? Ensure that the equipment has a WPC ETA Certificate, especially if it is a Bluetooth device or RF ID-based equipment.
Documents Required for WPC Licence/ ETA Certificate
Below-mentioned are some of the major documents required for WPC ETA Approval:
- Copy of Company of Registration
- Copy of Company GST Registration
- Address & ID Proof of authorized person
- Radiofrequency test report
- Authorization Letter
- In case of import IEC is required
- Purchase order in case of import
- Receipt of online fee
- Test Report (CE/ RoHS/ ASTM/ EN)
Procedure for a WPC Equipment Type Authorization License
When compared to other certification processes, the WPC Certification process is relatively simple and easy. Typically, the WPC Certification procedure takes two to three months. The applicant company must present the mandatory Radio Frequency Test Results, which must be given by a recognized Testing Laboratory, after submitting the application.
Even for overseas businesses, conducting the testing in India is required, under modifications announced in 2021. A physical factory inspection is not required to be undertaken for this. The WPC license issued is eternal unless the product is altered. The generating company must submit a new application if it is updated.
Agencies should use it to get the license to operate inside a designated frequency if they need the WPC approval. Every wireless product will function on a different wireless network. De-licensed frequency bands would be necessary for many wireless devices to function. De-licensed frequency bands would require a unique kind of authority.
This kind of authorization is referred to as a "ETA" (Equipment Type Approval). The Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) division grants the ETA clearance. In conclusion, a product is an ETA Certificate if it is not WPC-approved but still uses a de-licensed frequency band. The WPC's Equipment Type Approval includes goods like Bluetooth gadgets, Wi-Fi technologies, and mobile phones (ETA).
The procedure of a WPC ETA Licence is mentioned are listed below:
- The Radio Frequency Tests should be conducted in an Authorized Indian Laboratory
- Preparation of all needed documents for the applications
- Evaluation of the application
- Generating online Portal at Saal Sanchar Portal
- Online or Offline submission of the application with the required documents along with the Radio Frequency Test Results to WPC
- WPC issuing the certificate
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Products Covered
Mandatory requirements for all wireless products (transceivers, transmitters and receivers) entering the Indian market. Note: only receivers do not need approval, for example GPS products.
Products: Wireless Bluetooth-Watches, Wireless Water Heaters, Wireless Home Appliances, Wireless Car Radio, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and readers, Wireless Medical products used for patient profiling, Laptops, Mobile Phones, Wireless Mouse and Keyboard, Remote Key for entry, Wireless Headphones and/or Earplugs, Wireless Music Players, and any other Radio Frequency Modules.
