How to Achieve TELEC Certification Compliance?

Want your wireless products to smoothly enter the Japanese market? Whether you are launching on Amazon Japan or expanding offline channels, telec certification is an unavoidable mandatory requirement! As a mandatory radio equipment conformity certification stipULated by Japan’s Radio Law, the absence of this certification will not only lead to customs clearance detention, but also risk product delisting and market penalties.

What is TELEC Certification?

TELEC Certification (also known as Mic certification) is the core complianCE certification for radio equipment in Japan. It is issued by the Telecom Engineering Center (TELEC), an accREDited certification body designated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), and is a mandatory certification.

According to Japan’s Radio Law: All wireless products exported to Japan, whether sold on e-commerce platforms (e.g., Amazon Japan) or distributed through local offline channels, must obtain TELEC certification to gain market access, complete customs clearance, and finish sales registration procedures.

Common Standards for TELEC Certification

TELEC certification is not required for all products; it primarily applies to devices with wireless transmission functions. Below are common product categories and their corresponding standards:

If your products fall into the above wireless frequency bands (e.g., wireless earphones, smart speakers, remote-controlled toys, WiFi routers, etc.), be sure to plan for TELEC certification in advance!

TELEC Certification Test Items

TELEC certification tests focus on the signal compliance of wireless devices. Key test items include:

①　Frequency Error Test (to ensure signal frequency complies with Japanese standards)

②　Occupied Bandwidth / Carrier Frequency Bandwidth Test

③　Spurious Emission Test (to prevent signal interference with other devices)

④　Antenna Power-related Tests (including power error and EIRP antenna power tests)

⑤　Receiver Spurious Emission Test

⑥　3dB Lobe Bandwidth Test

⑦　Duty Cycle / Occupancy Time Test

One sample is required for the testing phase. You can choose to conduct tests at an accredited laboratory or directly through TELEC. Only after passing all tests can the process proceed to the document review stage.

TELEC Certification Process

1. Preparatory Stage

Determine the application method, compile complete technical documentation (detailed list below), and verify test system compatibility.

2. Product Testing

Submit one sample to an accredited laboratory or TELEC, complete all the core test items mentioned above, and obtain the test report.

3. Document Review

TELEC conducts a comprehensive review of the test report and application materials to confirm compliance with requirements.

4. Certification Issuance & Labeling

After passing the review, TELEC issues the certification certificate. Enterprises must affix the corresponding certification mark on the product in accordance with the requirements.

The key to the entire process is complete documentation + compliant samples. Preparing technical documents in advance can significantly shorten the certification cycle.

List of Required Technical Documents for TELEC Certification

1. User Manual

2. Bill of Materials (BOM)

3. Circuit-related Documents: Operational Description, Schematics, Block Diagrams

4. PCB-related Drawings: PCB Layout, PCB Placement, PCB Layout Diagram

5. Manufacturer’s ISO Certificate

6. Label and Location Description

7. IC Data Sheet

8. Statement of Quality Control

9. Antenna Test Report (ANT Report)