Products with radio and/or wireless functionalities which are imported or manufactured and marketed in India must have an equipment type approval (ETA) certificate from the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) wing of the Ministry of Communications of the government of India.This includes products with Bluetooth, wireless local area network access technology (Wi Fi), small digital radios (Zigbee), and radio frequency identification (RFID) among others.
WPC Licence in India is required on almost all the wireless devices operating on mainly Bluetooth and WiFi. Wireless devices WPC licence is issued under the guidelines of Department of telecom and in some cases ETA approval for wireless devices is also required apart from WPC
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.
Product examples: 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
Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is an approval that has to be obtained from WPC before importing any wireless device in India which functions in the de-licensed frequency band. Such equipment include products like Bluetooth devices, mobile phones, Wi-Fi technology, RFID and others.
To obtain an ETA for de-licensed frequency band devices, a detailed test report of the equipment obtained from a well-recognized laboratory has to be submitted to WPC for evaluation. We help our clients with testing of their equipment and obtaining the test report in proper format for submission to WPC.
| 01 | Entire paperwork related to the certification. |
| 02 | Liaison with WPC which includes detailed application preparation, submission, replying to queries, and providing clarifications. |
| 03 | Sending pre-registration request and documentation. |
| 04 | Online submission of fee. |
| 05 | Hardcopy submission of all documents to WPC. |
| 06 | Multiple visits to the WPC office and agreement document signing. |
| 07 | Time-to-time miscellaneous/incidental works throughout the license granting process. |
| 08 | Complete solution for WPC-related queries with the help of a highly experienced professional team. |
We assist in testing such products as per the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI, Europe) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC, US) standards. Our authorized agents connect applicants with local representative support and assist them in obtaining ETA certification. We support you in completing the required documentation for filling an application at the WPC.
| Step | Description |
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| Determine the Requirement | Identify whether your product requires an ETA (Equipment Type Approval) or a WPC Import License based on its usage and frequency range. Products operating on unlicensed ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) bands typically need an ETA certificate. |
| Document Preparation |
Prepare the required documents, which may include:
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| Application Submission | Submit the application to the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing, a division of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Upload required documents through the SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocation) portal. |
| Testing and Validation | Products must undergo RF testing to ensure compliance with technical and frequency standards. Use NABL-accredited labs in India or internationally recognized labs. |
| Fee Payment | Pay the prescribed application and license fees based on the product category and approval type. |
| Approval and Issuance | Upon successful evaluation, the WPC will grant the required license or ETA certificate. This certificate confirms that your product is approved for sale and use in India. |
| Timeline | The process generally takes 2–4 weeks, depending on document accuracy and application completeness. |
| Why Professional Assistance is Helpful | Navigating the WPC process can be complex due to technical and regulatory requirements. Consultants like Sun Consultants ensure error-free documentation and timely approvals, saving businesses time and effort. |
As WPC registration consultants, our job is to ensure that the tiring procedures that we have listed above become a cake-walk for you. Right from the beginning i.e. from the stage of collection of documents from the foreign manufacturers or preparation of documents for the Indian manufacturer and following up with the department for grant of license is under our scope.
We are one of the most experienced WPC consultants
BIS notification -03.02.2020
Clarification in regard to ETA issued under the purview of Gazette Notification (pdf)Download
Clarification to O.M. dated 26th February, 2019 on ETA (pdf)Download
ETA through Self declaration for Certain Categories of Wires
Equipment dt 26-02-2019 (PDF)Download
Sun Consultants, a trusted name in Delhi, specializes in facilitating WPC certification. With their expertise, they streamline the approval process, helping businesses quickly secure the necessary certifications for their wireless products.
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