What Does FCC SDoC Certification Mean?

fcc certification is a mandatory certification in the United States covering electromagnetic compatibility and radio frequency aspects. Many radio application products, communication products, and digital products are requiRED to obtain fcc approval to enter the U.S. market. FCC certification is divided into two types, namely fcc sdoc (Supplier's Declaration of Conformity) and FCC Certification ID. Today, we will take you through a detailed understanding of FCC sdoc certification!

Introduction to fcc sdoc certification

SDoC stands for Supplier's Declaration of Conformity. The equipment supplier shall test the equipment to verify its compliance with specified standards or requirements. For compliant equipment, relevant documents (such as the SDoC declaration document) must be provided to the public as proof.

The SDoC policy simplifies the previously complex FCC certification requirements, replacing the existing FCC VoC and FCC DoC. It allows the use of electronic labeling, reduces cumbersome import declarations and requirements, and enables suppliers to independently choose whether to mark the fcc logo or not. Additionally, a compliance declaration document must be added to the equipment's accompanying documents. The compliance declaration shall include essential information such as the name, address, or contact website of the local U.S. supplier.

Product Categories Eligible for FCC SDoC Certification

Applicable to general electronic products, i.e., products without wireless functions, such as monitors, lighting fixtures, power supplies, household appliances, etc.

Common Standards for FCC SDoC

①　fcc part 15B

②　fcc part 18

Test Items Required for FCC SDoC Certification

①　Conducted emissions

②　Radiated emissions

Technical Documents to Be Submitted for FCC SDoC Certification

1. Application form

2. Technical specifications or technical manual of the equipment model, the maximum internal operating frequency of the product, circuit schematics, and user manual

3. Product label

4. Declaration of conformity document from the local U.S. supplier

FCC SDoC Certification Process

Submission of application → Submission of documents & samples → Testing → Report & review → Issuance of FCC SDoC certificate

Validity Period of FCC SDoC Certification

Valid until the applicable standards expire and are updated