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Canadian Certification ICES/ISED

IC stands for Industry Canada, similar to the FCC in the United States, and includes two types: IC-ID (ISED) and IC-SDOC (ICES). Since 2016, the original wireless equipment IC Certification Number in Canada has been renamed to ISED Certification Number (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)), but it remains the same on the label: IC:XXXXX-YYYYYYYYY. ICES certification is the passport for electronic and electrical products to enter the Canadian market. Products within the certification scope must pass certification to be sold in Canada.

Differences Between ICES and ISED

PART 1: Applicable Products

IC-SDOC (ICES) applies to: General electronic products, such as power supplies, household appliances, and computer peripherals.

IC-ID (ISED) applies to: Wireless devices and telecommunications products.

PART 2: Different Documentation Requirements

IC-SDOC (ICES) Documentation Requirements:

1. Application form

2. Technical description or technical manual of the device model, internal operating frequency, circuit diagram, and user manual

3. Label

IC-ID (ISED) Documentation Requirements:

1. Product manual

2. Circuit diagram

3. PCB layout

4. Block diagram

5. Application form

6. Samples, etc.

PART 3: Different Standards

IC-SDOC (ICES) Standards: ICES-001, ICES-003, ICES-005

ICES-001: Industrial, Scientific, Medical

ICES-003: Information Technology (ITE) / Audio-Visual (AV) power supplies/products

ICES-003: Energy storage products

ICES-005: Lighting fixtures

Wireless Device IC-ID (ISED) Standards: RSS 247, RSS 248, RSS 210, RSS 216, RSS 132, RSS 133, RSS 130, RSS 139, RSS 199

PART 4: Different Timelines and Costs

IC-SDOC (ICES) Timeline: 7 working days

IC-ID (ISED): About 3 weeks once all documentation is complete.

Costs are determined based on the product, and IC-ID costs are based on the wireless module of the wireless device.

PART 5: Different Certification Processes

IC-SDOC (ICES): Contract signing → Samples + documentation → Testing → Draft certificate report → Draft confirmation → Certificate issuance

IC-ID (ISED): Contract signing → Samples + documentation → Third-party authorized lab testing → Draft report → Formal test report submission to institutions (such as FCB) for review → Certificate issuance

China JJR Laboratory is an IEC 17025 authorized lab, offering ISED certification testing services. Located in China, we can help companies save 30% on certification testing costs.