CKC Certification Services, LLC provides EMC & radio equipment approvals for the US (FCC), Canada (ISED, formerly Industry Canada), Europe (CE mark), and UK/Great Britain (UKCA mark). CKC CS provides secure file transfer and management of applications for equipment authorizations as listed in our Services.
What We Offer
CKC Certification Services, LLC (CKC CS), an affiliate of CKC Laboratories, Inc., is an accredited Certification Body for Telecommunications and Radio Equipment. We are authorized to certify products for market release under applicable regulatory standards, significantly reducing approval timelines. CKC CS manages certification applications for a wide range of telecommunications equipment.
Most radio products require product approval prior to marketing or sale in the United States. Ensure your products comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards prior to marketing and obtain product certification and a Grant of Equipment Authorization.
All commercial and short range radio products require product approval prior to marketing or sale in Canada. Enhance your market presence into Canada by obtaining Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) product certification and a Technical Acceptance Certificate.
Expand into the European market with a Notified Body Type Examination Certificate (TEC) for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) or Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMCD). If harmonized standards aren't fully applied, a TEC under RED Article 3(2) and 3(3) ensures compliance.
Your Trusted Choice for Radio Equipment Approvals
CKC Certification Services (CKC CS) is an ISO 17065 accredited Certification Body, specializing in radio equipment approvals under US FCC, Canada ISED (formerly Industry Canada), and the EU CE Mark Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU.
With over 25 years of experience, CKC CS offers comprehensive transmitter certifications for a wide range of national and international radio and EMC specifications. These include FCC Parts 15.247, 15.407, 20.21 (Boosters), 22, 24, 27, 90, and 101 for the United States; RSS-210, RSS-119, RSS-132, and RSS-133 for Industry Canada; and EN 300 220, EN 300 330, EN 300 440, EN 300 328, and EN 301 893 for the European Union.
Your Trusted Certification Partner
CKC CS holds prestigious accreditations as a Certification Body for US and Canada, a Notified Body for EU, and an Approved Body for UK for Radio Equipment Approval, ensuring top-notch standards and compliance.
Designated by NIST as a Certification Body for the US and Canada, a Notified Body for Radio Equipment and Electronic Devices under the EU RED, the EU EMCD, the UK RER, and the UK EMCR.
With certifications covering a broad spectrum of national and international radio and EMC specifications, including FCC, ISED, RSS, EN and IT specifications, we offer comphrensive soulations for your certification needs.
Count on CKC CS as your reliable partner in achieving compliance and obtaining certifications for your radio equipment, backed by our deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence and impartiality.
Discover our comprehensive certification solutions for radio equipment, ensuring global compliance and industry standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product Certification is a requirement prior to marketing certain devices in North America. Even devices which are given away or used only for regular use for a company’s own purposes may require certification.
In the US, certification applies to most radio products and can be voluntarily elected for other product categories. Certification is required for most licensed and unlicensed devices, ie. Part 15, Part 24, Part 27 Part 90, Part 87, etc.
In Canada, certification applies to most licensed and unlicensed radio products subject to RSS standards.
In EU, under EMCD (EMCR for UK) and under RED (RER for UK) when the manufacturer has applied harmonized standards in full for article 3.2 and applicable sections of article 3.3 (section 6.2 and 6.3 for UK RER), Notified Body Type Examination Certificate is voluntary.
Under the EU RED when the manufacturer has not applied harmonized standards in full, or has deviated from harmonized standards for article 3.2 or applicable sections of article 3.3 (section 6.2 and 6.3 for UK RER), then Notified Body Type Examination Certificate is Mandatory. Contact Us for clarification on EU or UK TEC inquiries.
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You will need to have your agency codes, copies of application forms, all necessary exhibits, and your payment information on hand. If electing to have CKCCS assist with the application, an authorization form is required (e.g POA).POA).
The evaluation process will not begin until payment is submitted. CKC CS can provide a quote for requested services and our project managers can provide additional details on payment options.
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CKC CS will contact you by e-mail to confirm within 24 hours (business weekdays) the application was received. Turnaround time averages one to three business weeks for most completed applications with few returned questions. The national regulators require CKC CS to evaluate all application materials prior to determining whether the certification request can be approved.
Several of the most common exhibit types are listed below. The type and number of exhibits required for a submittal is dependent upon the type of device for which equipment authorization is sought. For more detailed information, please contact us.
