ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) – Canada compliance requirements

Specializing in Canadian ISED compliance testing and certification

Region: Canada

Regulator: ISED

Description: Electrical and electronic products sold in the Canadian market must comply with the Canadian EMC, Wireless and Human Exposure Standards. ISED generally accepts FCC test reports for some transmitters however the FCC reports must contain specific reference to the relevant ISED requirements and standards.

Legal Requirements:

·The product must be tested to the relevant standards on a registered test site

·Emissions testing only is required

·Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance

·The ISED logo and statement must be affixed to the product

·Intentional radiators require certification. The test report and associated technical documentation must be submitted to Industry Canada or a designated TCB (Telecommunications Certification Body /Technical Conformity Body). A grant is then issued for the product and ISED number

·A local representative is required for most transmitters

·EMC Technologies can make all TCB arrangements on your behalf.