WPC ETA Certificate for Smart-WiFi Enabled Bulbs

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WPC ETA Certificate for Smart-WiFi Enabled Bulbs

In India, Wireless Planning and Coordination issues an ETA Certificate (Equipment Type Approval) to the Individuals whose businesses deals with wireless devices such as Smart WiFi Enabled Bulbs, bluetooth headphones,wireless cameras etc to make sure that these devices must follow the national standards of frequency.

A Smart WiFi Enabled Bulb operates by a mobile phone,tablet or computer which requires radio frequencies, these frequencies can possess danger to the user. The WPC makes sure by providing ETA Certificate that the wireless products which are consumed by the user must follow the frequency range and human safety standards.

What is a Smart WiFi Enabled Bulb?

Smart Bulbs are a new type of bulbs that works with a connection of a WiFi Network. It is controlled by a phone,tablet or a Computer. Smart Bulbs are Internet Capable LED Light Bulbs that allows lighting to be controlled and scheduled with an app.

What is an ETA Certificate

Equipment Type Approval Certificate is issued by Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, Department of Telecommunications to those Individuals who manufactures,sells or imports wireless devices in India.

WPC makes sure that the products which receives ETA Certificate shall meet the requirements of the users and must follow the national frequency standards and safety measures.

Procedure for acquiring an ETA Certificate for Smart Bulbs

The Procedure for Obtaining an ETA Certificate can be seen as follows:

  • Step 1: Radio Frequency Test

    Conducting a Radio Frequency Test is a mandatory step to be Completed in an Authorized Indian Laboratory. RF Test Results have to be submitted at the time of the Application process which consists of the frequency range of a particular product.

  • Step 2: Starting an Online Application Process

    Online process will start after filling an application at Saral Sanchar Portal (Simplified Application for Registration and License). The applicant needs to login first and then fill in the asked details. During filing, add mandatory personal, business, and equipment details.

  • Step 3: Submitting the Documents

    Necessary documents are asked to be submitted at the time for the application process for further proceedings.

  • Step 4: Paying the fee

    A particular amount is asked to be paid for the procedure as the fee.The fee differs from Product to Product.

  • Step 5: Receiving the Certificate

    After Filing an application for the ETA Certificate, your documents will be examined by a WPC officer to check whether the documents meets the criteria of issuing the Certificate or not. The Issuance of ETA Certificate is based on the documents you have submitted and the Radio Frequency Test Results of your product.

Documents required for WPC Certification

The following documents are required for WPC ETA Registration:

  1. Company Incorporation certificate
  2. GST registration certificate
  3. Import Export Code(IEC Certificate)
  4. Purchase Order(PO) of the imported equipment
  5. Receipt of online fee
  6. Address Proof of the Applicant entity
  7. RF Test reports from ISO accredited foreign laboratory or an NABL-accredited Laboratory.
  8. Letter of Authorization
  9. Product technical details

Benefits obtained after having an ETA Certificate

One can have several benefits after obtaining an ETA Certificate as follows:

  • Improves Credibility: Receiving an ETA Certificate can create a spark in the eyes of the potential consumers as it signifies that you had followed national frequency range and human safety standards by receiving the ETA Certificate.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Wireless products uses Radio Frequency to operate, these frequencies can be harmful to the consumer if not bound to a certain range, Wireless Planning and Coordination have introduced some strict guidelines as National Standards to be followed by any product that requires an ETA Certificate for safety measures of the public.
  • Access to Indian Market: Wireless Products which do not have ETA Certificate cannot be sold in the Indian Market. Therefore, it is asked to conduct a Radio Frequency Test in an Authorized Indian Laboratory. Foreign manufacturers are also asked to conduct a RF Test in India to check if their products are meeting the frequency standard of the nation or not.

Conclusion

ETA is mandatory to be obtained by the Individuals dealing with wireless products to remove any hindrances and gain benefits such as, legal compliance,Access to Indian Market, Improves Credibility etc.

ETA Certificate can be achieved by following simple steps and for that you can contact Professional Utilities for complete guidance with the amount of ₹17500/-.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Smart WiFi Enabled Bulbs require an ETA Certificate.

ETA Certificate is required for any wireless or bluetooth device to ensure that the frequency range is not harmful to the users.

Radio Frequency Test>Starting an Online Application Process>Submitting the Documents> Paying the fee> Receiving the Certificate.

The fee at Professional Utilities is ₹17500/-. But it may vary depending on the Product model.

The time duration is 30-35 working days to receive an ETA Certificate.

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