WPC-ETA Approval

Basic Requirement to get WPC (ETA) approval

Following requirement should be fulfilled by applicant –

Foreign Manufacturers –

1. Foreign Manufacturer (Applicant) has to appoint Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).
2. If Foreign Manufacture (applicant) has the Branch office/Liaison office in India then, they can become an AIR.

Domestic Manufacturer –

1. The domestic (Indian) Manufacturer can directly apply for ETA and import license without nomination of AIR.

Required Documents

For ETA Certificate –

1. Copy of Company Registration /GST registration (For address Verification)
2. ID and address proof of authorized person
3. Radio Frequency (RF) Test report from any ISO 17025 accredited Foreign lab or NABL accredited Indian lab
4. Authorization letter (If authorized person is other than CEO)
5. Product technical details

For Import License –

1. ETA Certificate
2. Purchase order
3. IEC Certificate
4. Proforma Invoice

What is RF (Radio frequency) test report and how to get it?

RF (Radio Frequency) testing is a method of checking the frequency of radio transmissions to ensure that they are efficiently using the spectrum. Efficiency means that radio waves in the airspace do not interfere with one another.

Manufacturers/ Importer need to get the RF test report from the ILAC/NABL accredited lab for ETA approval to sell the product in India. If the multiple RF modules contains in the particular product, then the test report of all modules to uploaded to get ETA approval.

Process to get Equipment type approval (ETA) from WPC department

1. Checking EN standard and RF testing from Authorized Laboratory
2. Documents Preparation
3. Application Filing to WPC (Online portal generation)
4. Submitting the requisite fee online to Govt.
5. Application Scrutinization by WPC
6. Grant of ETA Certificate by WPC

Project Timeline

Generally following products required WPC approval

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1. What is WPC Registration/ Approval?
WPC Registration stands for wireless and Bluetooth products. WPC is department which is running under Department of telecommunications. We help Foreign and Indian Brands to obtaining the WPC approval.

2. Why WPC approval is required?
WPC approval would be required, If the product utilizes any form of WIRELESS device. Such device operate in De-license frequency band.

3. What is Equipment Type approval (ETA)?
Equipment Type approval (ETA) is issued by WPC. Such Products require approval in order to comply with the specific requirements of the WPC officials.

4. How do we obtain ETA Certificate from WPC?
Test report of the de-licensed frequency band devices from the NABL accredited laboratory has to be submitted to WPC for verification.

5. What is the fee for obtaining ETA Certificate?
Rs. 10,000 is required to be paid for each having enabled one or more RF modules. Please contact us on +91-9999999999 for your hassle free certification.

6. What is the validity of the certificate?
The validity of the Equipment Type Approval (ETA) certificate will be valid as long as the product model continues being manufactured by company. It is one time approval hence renewal is not required.

7. Is BIS registered/approved product required WPC ETA Certificate?
Yes, BIS registered/approved product required WPC ETA Certificate.