WPC Certificate for Bluetooth Devices

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Why Bluetooth Devices need ETA Certificate?

WPC stands for Wireless Planning & Coordination. The WPC ETA certificate is an ‘Equipment Type Approval’ and a ‘WPC certificate for Bluetooth devices,’ which acts as a license for wireless products. WPC is an authorization wing that ensures all wireless products and Bluetooth devices imported to India must follow the regulatory standards of the nation.

Bluetooth is a wireless technology which allows one device to connect, sync and interact with multiple devices at the same time. Bluetooth devices can share data, documents etc in the easiest way. Bluetooth devices are wireless devices that need certification from the WPC Wing which comes under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

What are Bluetooth Devices?

Bluetooth device is a wireless device that uses a radio frequency to connect and interact with other bluetooth enabled devices. Bluetooth simply follows the principle of transmitting and receiving data using radio waves.

Bluetooth is used to exchange data between two or more devices and to wirelessly connect multiple devices at once. Bluetooth accessories include speakers, headphones, smart watches etc.

What is a WPC ETA Certificate?

WPC stands for Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) is a Wing of the Department of Telecommunications that comes under the Ministry of Communications of Government of India. This department holds the responsibility of issuing licenses, allotting and monitoring the frequency spectrum.

WPC Certificate acts as an Equipment Type Approval (ETA) and a license which is required authorisation to those individuals who buy, sell and import wireless devices in India. It is a non optional choice that is required to remove any hindrances for the businesses of wireless devices.

Process for acquiring a WPC Certificate

  • Step 1: Conducting a Radio Frequency Report

    The Applicant is required to conduct a Radio Frequency Test to measure the frequency range of the product. The results of the Radio Frequency test needs to be submitted at the time of the online application process..

  • Step 2: Submitting an Online Application

    The applicant must submit an online application at Saral Sanchar Portal. Filling up all the personal details to login and then submitting the documents with the product name and model no. for further process.

  • Step 3: Preparation of all the Documents

    Necessary documents are required to be submitted at the time for the application process which needs to be truthful and completed.

  • Step 4: Paying the Fee

    The most important step is to clear all the dues for further procedure. However the amount of fee and time duration varies from Product to Product.

  • Step 5: Application Assessment

    An application assessment is a process of evaluating the quality and performance of the documents and procedure. It involves Scrutinizing the documents by the authority.

Documents 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

Importance of WPC Certificate for Bluetooth Devices

  • Meets Legal Requirement: WPC Certificate is mandatory to monitor and allocate the radio frequency spectrum. Many countries require that certain products meet specific safety, quality, and environmental standards before they can be imported. An ETA certificate helps businesses meet these legal requirements and avoid penalties and delays at the border.
  • Producer’s Compliance with DoT Regulations: The WPC Certificate ensures that all the Bluetooth devices must meet the Requirements and National Standards. It ensures that the products are safe to use and do not interfere with other wireless communication systems.
  • Product’s Authenticity: WPC ensures that the product consumers are buying should meet the national standards of Bluetooth Devices. It builds trust and Confidence among the consumers regarding the Product which leads to higher sales and eventually results in Profit.

Conclusion

WPC ETA Certificate is mandatory for all the Bluetooth Devices which comes under the Category of import, buying and selling in India. It is issued by the WPC wing of the Department of Telecommunications which is valid till the product exists in the market with its specific model no.

The entire process of acquiring a WPC ETA Certificate is complex, you can contact Professional Utilities for the complete procedure at the amount of ₹17500/-.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long is a WPC license valid for?

The WPC import license remains valid based on the type and purpose of the equipment. An ETA certificate lasts for 2 years, while an import license is valid for a specified duration and quantity of equipment.

In India, if you want to bring in wireless devices, you need Equipment Type Approval (ETA). The WPC department is responsible for granting this approval. If a product operates in a frequency band where no license is needed but isn’t certified by WPC, it still has to get an ETA certificate.

RF test report,description of product,pan card etc.

The total time duration to receive WPC ETA Certificate is 30-35 days.

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