GME is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing products for compliance with FCC Supplier Declaration of Conformity Rules of 47 CFR Part 15.
The SDoC process is a new process as of 2017 replacing verification and the older DoC method. See excerpts from the FCC FCC ET Docket 15-170 on Updating the Equipment Authorization Program.
The Commission required manufacturers to self-approve certain devices under one of two processes. The new Order combines those processes into one, called the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity, simplifying and reducing burdens associated with the equipment authorization process. This process includes:
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FCC Part 15 testing ensures that electronic products comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations for electromagnetic emissions and radio frequency interference in the United States.
Manufacturers of electronic devices that emit RF energy unintentionally (i.e. at microprocessor frequencies) or devices incorporating FCC approved radio modules can use the FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (FCC SDoC) process to be marketed and sold in the U.S.
In the SDoC path to FCC compliance, an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, such as GME, tests the product for compliance with the applicable Part 15 rules and issues compliant reports to the manufacturer. The manufacturer then issues the FCC SDoC based on successful test results, and if desired, applies the FCC-Mark to the product. The product is then ready for sale in the US.
An electronic device that emits RF energy intentionally requires FCC Certification by a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) who will assign it an FCCID before being marketed or sold in the U.S.
CE Marking is used to show that a product complies with applicable EU directives and regulations. Depending on the product, this can require EMC, Safety & Cybersecurity testing, inspection and technical documentation.
FCC Certification by a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) is a formal authorization process only required for electronic devices that emit RF energy intentionally. A TCB will assign an FCCID to a certified product before it is marketed or sold in the U.S.
Timelines depend on product complexity, applicable standards, and design readiness.
Typical project durations range from:
1–2 weeks for straightforward EMC and Safety testing
3–6+ weeks for complex or multi-standard compliance projects including Cybersecurity
Costs vary depending on:
Applicable standards and directives
Product complexity
Required test scope
Number of configurations
Need for pre-compliance testing
We provide clear, project-based quotations after reviewing your product specifications and intended markets. That being said, projects can range on average between $3,000 - $10,000.
If you plan to sell your product in both the European Union and the United States, you will likely require both CE and FCC compliance. Each market has its own regulatory framework and testing requirements which GME will be happy to help you navigate.
EMC testing is required for most electronic and electrical products, including:
Consumer electronics
Industrial equipment and machinery
Medical devices
Automotive electronics
Wireless and IoT devices
Laboratory and scientific equipment
Measurement and control equipment
If your product contains switching electronics, digital circuitry, wireless modules, or power conversion components, EMC compliance is typically required.
Yes. GME has decades of experience helping manufacturers meet standards. Design iteration and troubleshooting are common parts of the compliance process. We work closely with engineering teams to identify root causes of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions to help you pass testing efficiently.
