FCC vs CE: What Embedded Engineers Must Know Before Product Launch
FCC stands for Federal Communications Commission.
Here are the difference between CE and FCC certification:
| Feature | CE (European Union/EEA) | FCC (United States) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Health, safety, and environment | Radio frequency interference |
| EMC Testing | Emissions AND Immunity | Emissions ONLY |
| Safety Testing | Mandatory (LVD, RED directives) | Not required by FCC (often handled by UL) |
| Environmental | Includes RoHS/REACH compliance | Not covered by FCC |
| Process | Manufacturer self-declaration (mostly) | Certification or Supplier’s Declaration |
- CE certification can be self certified by the equipment manufacturer where as FCC requires third party involvement like the certification labs for certification
- Any device which has electronics operating at frequency > 9 kHz and to be sold in US requires FCC certification
- If you are in a IoT domain, FCC certification is the one to perform for your product
- Even though FCC mentions about RF interference, it is not just for wireless devices, it is for any intentional and unintentional radiators.
- FCC covers range from 9 kHz to 3000 GHz
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