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ISED Certification in Canada

A practical guide to ISED Certification for electronics sold in Canada: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Radio apparatus and certain electronic devices sold in Canada; Wireless and connected products

Authority

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

Legal basis

Radiocommunication Act and ISED RSS standards

Local representative

A Canadian responsible party is required for certification

Timeline

Before marketing; review time varies

Cost

Testing and certification fees vary

If you do not comply

Sales prohibition and enforcement action

Who needs this

Radio apparatus and certain electronic devices sold in Canada
Wireless and connected products

Documents you need

Test reports
Technical description
IC ID label artwork

Compliance checklist

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Test reports
Technical description
IC ID label artwork

How to comply

Identify the applicable RSS standard
Test at an accredited laboratory
Apply for certification and IC ID
Label the product

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: ISED Certification — Canada
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Legal basis: Radiocommunication Act and ISED RSS standards

Documents we already have:
  1. Test reports
  2. Technical description
  3. IC ID label artwork

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under ISED Certification in Canada?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before marketing; review time varies.

Testing and certification fees vary.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong RSS standard applied
Test reports incomplete
IC ID label format incorrect

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.