What is Canada IC Certification?

What is the ic certificate in Canada?

IC stands for Industry Canada, the Canadian governmental department responsible for the certification of electronic and electrical products entering the Canadian market. Similar to the FCC in the United States, IC focuses primarily on electromagnetic interference (EMI)regULations. Generally, only EMI is mandatory, and the certification methods are the same as FCC: Self-Declaration, Declaration of Conformity, or Certification.

ic id Format: 

- CN(Company Number, up to 6 digits) 

- UPN(Unique Product Number, up to 8 digits) 

- The application is free, but a Canadian representative addressis requiRED.

ic certification Mark.

(Note: The actual mark is typically represented by the IC ID printed or labeled on the product.)

Product Categories Under CTS IC Certification

Products that fall under CTS IC certification include:

- Information Technology Equipment: laptops, monitors, televisions, etc.

- Audio and Video Equipment: headphones, cameras, speakers, etc.

- Radio Equipment: Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth speakers, routers, etc.

- Communication Devices: 2G/3G/4G/5G mobile phones, telephones, etc.

Factory Inspection for IC Certification

- No factory inspection required

Important Notes on IC Certification

- Wireless products require an IC ID wireless certification.

- If the applicant has no prior registration with IC, the process may take an additional 5 working days.

Required Documentation for IC Certification

1. User Manual

2. Block Diagram

3. Schematic Diagram

4. Operational Description

5. Bill of Materials (BOM)

6. Label

7. Local Canadian Representative

IC Certification Process

1. Submit samples, application form, and related documents. 

2. Arrange for testing. 

3. If the test fails, the client is notified for rectification; if passed, a report is prepared and a certificate is issued. 

4. Final payment is made, and the report and certificate are released.

IC Certification Timeline

- 3 to 4 weeks

About JJR Laboratory in China

JJR Laboratory is a professional and authoritative third-party testing institution and an IC certification testing lab in China. It is qualified to independently conduct testing and issue IC ID certificates. With its own laboratories and experienced testing engineers, JJR provides comprehensive IC certification testing services. Their reports and certificates comply with Canadian testing standards, helping clients eliminate trade barriers for product exports.