Bottom line: every market has a minimum viable compliance path — the smallest set of tests, documents and certificates that legally clears your product for sale. Below are the starting paths for the markets we serve most.
Market Entry Paths
| Market | Regulatory framework | Key standards & documents | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (CE) | RED (radio equipment) / EMC / LVD + RoHS | EN 301 489-1, EN 300 328, EN 62368-1; DoC; EU authorized representative | 4–8 weeks |
| United States (FCC) | FCC Part 15 (intentional / unintentional radiators) + safety evaluation | ANSI C63.4, FCC Part 15B/15C; SDoC or Certification; UL/ETL safety report | 3–6 weeks |
| Japan | Radio Law (TELEC) + Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act (PSE) | TELEC technical conformity; PSE marking; DENAN compliance | 4–8 weeks |
| International (CB transfer) | IECEE CB Scheme | CB test report + CB certificate → national marks (e.g. GCC, SASO-accepted routes) | 2–6 weeks after CB report |
Choosing Your Path
If you sell globally, sequence matters: complete CB-based testing once, then transfer the report to national certificates. This avoids duplicated testing budgets and keeps one technical evidence base for every market. Products with radios should also plan the market-specific radio approvals (SRRC for China, FCC for the US) early, as they often gate launch dates.
Next Steps
Model your combination in the Compliance Checker, or request a market-entry plan with the standard list, evidence pack and timeline for your product.
Framework summaries are simplified for orientation. The definitive requirement set for your product is confirmed during project scoping against the current regulation and standard texts.