WPC Certificate Registration: ETA Approval, Import Certificate and State Guide

WPC Certificate Registration is the process of obtaining approval for wireless equipment in India. The most common approval is Equipment Type Approval, or ETA, issued by the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing for eligible radio-frequency devices.

WPC approval is relevant for products that transmit or receive radio signals, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Zigbee devices. The approval relates to radio-frequency compliance, not general product safety.

WPC stands for Wireless Planning and Coordination. It is the national broadcasting authority in India and is part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. It was established in 1952 and is headquartered in New Delhi, with regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Guwahati.

The main tasks of WPC are to issue radio licences and allocate and monitor the frequency spectrum. It also handles WPC Equipment Type Approval and other radio approvals.

WPC Certificate Registration generally refers to obtaining Equipment Type Approval for a wireless product.

ETA approval confirms that the equipment can operate in the permitted licence-exempt frequency bands. It is relevant for most wireless products that can receive and transmit signals.

Therefore, a product using only wired connectivity may not need WPC ETA. Confirm the radio modules and frequencies before applying.

A WPC ETA Certificate is Equipment Type Approval for wireless equipment operating in approved licence-exempt frequency bands.

It is relevant for products using technologies such as:

• Wi-Fi.
• Bluetooth.
• Zigbee.
• Other radio communication technologies.

ETA approval does not replace BIS certification, telecom approval, or other product-specific requirements.

WPC approval is mandatory in India for all wireless devices, such as those using Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Bluetooth.

Examples include:

• Antennas.
• Receivers.
• Transmitters.
• Transceivers.
• Radio devices.
• Wi-Fi routers and access points.
• Bluetooth-enabled devices.
• Smartwatches and fitness bands.
• Wireless speakers and headphones.
• Smart home devices.
• Drones with radio communication.
• Wireless keyboards and mice.
• IoT devices.

Most wireless products that can receive and transmit signals require WPC. This includes devices using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches and their accessories.

A WPC certificate Uttar Pradesh application is not filed through a separate state-level WPC authority.

WPC is a central government wing. Therefore, the approval is handled through the central WPC system, regardless of whether the business is located in Lucknow, Kanpur or another Uttar Pradesh city.

However, the business address, importer details and authorised representative details must be accurate in the application.

For a WPC certificate in Haryana, the applicant uses the same central WPC approval process.

WPC does not operate a separate state-level ETA approval system for Haryana. Therefore, a Gurugram, Faridabad or Panipat business applies through the central WPC route.

For a WPC certificate in Noida, the applicant uses the same central WPC approval process.

WPC does not operate a separate state-level ETA approval system for Noida. Therefore, a Noida business applies through the central WPC route.

For a WPC certificate in Delhi, the applicant uses the same central WPC approval process.

WPC does not operate a separate state-level ETA approval system for Delhi. Therefore, a Delhi business applies through the central WPC route.

For a WPC certificate Ghaziabad, the applicant uses the same central WPC approval process.

WPC does not operate a separate state-level ETA approval system for Ghaziabad. Therefore, a Ghaziabad business applies through the central WPC route.

WPC Approval for import electronic products is required when the electronic product uses radio-frequency technology.

The importer should ensure that the equipment has the applicable approval before import. The exact documentation and import route depend on the product, radio technology and applicable WPC requirements.

Do not assume that CE or FCC certification automatically satisfies Indian WPC requirements.

A WPC import certificate generally refers to the import-related approval or licence required for eligible radio equipment.

WPC issues several approvals, including:

• Equipment Type Approval.
• Type Approval.
• Experimental Approval.
• Dealer Possession Licence.
• Non-Dealer Possession Licence.
• Import licence for radio equipment.

ETA approval and an import licence are not always the same document.

A WPC ETA application generally requires technical and testing records.

Common requirements include:

• Product technical specifications.
• User manual.
• Radio-module details.
• Frequency band and power details.
• RF test report from an accredited laboratory.
• Authorised Indian Representative details.
• Authorisation letter from the manufacturer.
• Business and applicant identification details.

The competitor content states that RF tests must be conducted in India and foreign test reports are no longer accepted for this purpose. Confirm the current testing requirement before submitting.