WPC (Wireless Planning and Coordination) WPC-ETA Approval is responsible for managing the radio spectrum in India that is necessary for the functioning of wireless communication services like mobile phones, electronic devices, and more. This also ensures that they do not interfere with other wireless services. Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is an approval that has to be obtained from WPC before importing any wireless device in India.
Devices that function in the de-licensed frequency band. ETA ensures consumers’ safety, protects their rights, and meets the needs related to wireless devices. WPC comes under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Let’s understand what is the process of WPC-ETA approval in India.
Which Documents are Necessary for WPC-ETA Approval?
Several documents come under WPC-ETA approval. Copy of the company GST registration, Copy of the company registration, ID and address proof of authorized person, Letter of Authorization, Radiofrequency test report it could be from IS0 17025 accredited foreign lab or any NABL accredited Indian Lab, Product technical details or manual of the product, Purchase order in case of import, IEC( Importer- Exporter Code) in case of import, Receipt of online fee, Test report (CE/RoHS/ASTM/EN).
Which Products come under WPC-ETA Approval?
The list of products that come under WPC-ETA approval is mentioned here-
- Personal Computers such as laptops or desktops
- Medical items like heart monitors, or other wireless medical devices also need WPC-ETA approval.
- Defence devices that are wireless like satellite communication devices, Wireless jamming devices, etc.
- Bluetooth headsets or other low-power devices
- Music player, wireless mouse or keyboard, and other wireless devices also need WPC-ETA approval.
What is the Process of WPC-ETA Approval?
The process of WPC-ETA Approval includes a few steps. Let’s understand what are the steps of WPC-ETA Approval.
- The initial step is checking EN standards and the frequency range in the RF test report. If the frequency range falls under the mandatory devices that work under the DE Licence then a self-declaration certificate is issued.
- The next step is collecting all the necessary documents that are already mentioned and preparing your documents for further procedure.
- You must fill online application on the Saral Sanchar portal to get login details.
- Submit the payment online as specified in the form.
- Later on, you have to submit the required documents to the WPC authority. You have to submit these documents online and offline.
- WPC officials verify the documents and RF test reports and make sure that your documents have the right information and in case you miss any document then you have to request for clarification process.
- Grant of WPC ETA certificate will be done by WPC officials if they are satisfied with all the documents and the application form you have submitted.
With the help of these steps, you can get WPC ETA certification. You can also consult with the WPC Certification Consultant to understand this process in a simpler form. The consultant will not only guide you but also provide the right strategy that will help in the completion of this process.
Conclusion
The basic need for starting your WPC-ETA Approval process in India is you have to understand the need for a few documents. The steps that are necessary for this process. If you are a foreign manufacturer then you have to appoint an authorized Indian representative (AIR). Whereas domestic manufacturers can directly apply for the WPC-ETA license process without nominating any AIR.
WPC-ETA license helps protect consumer’s safety and their rights related to wireless products such as laptops or desktops, medical devices like heart monitoring devices, satellite communication devices, Music players, wireless mouse, RFID, and other devices.
