Electronic devices and wireless communication products, especially those that may generate electromagnetic radiation or use the radio spectrum, mainly include:
Radio frequency (RF) devices: remote controls (such as car remote controls, drone remote controls), RFID devices, radar devices, radio transceivers, etc;
Low power wireless devices: short-range communication devices (such as ZigBee, Z-Wave smart home devices), wireless mice/keyboards, baby monitors, etc;
潜在电磁干扰设备：微波炉、电源适配器、医疗器械、工业控制器等（需证明其电磁辐射不会干扰其他设备）。
二、核心法规与标准依据
IC 认证的技术要求主要基于 ISED 发布的RSS（Radio Standards Specification，无线电标准规范） 系列标准，以及 EMC 相关标准，核心法规包括：
RSS-247： Suitable for short-range broadband wireless devices such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth;
RSS-132： Suitable for short distance low-power devices (such as remote controls, wireless toys);
RSS-102：适用于蜂窝移动通信设备（如手机、4G/5G 模块）；
ICES-003：针对信息技术设备（ITE）的电磁兼容性要求（如电脑、服务器）。
三、核心测试项目
IC 认证的测试重点是射频（RF）性能和电磁兼容性（EMC），确保设备不对无线电频谱造成干扰，同时耐受其他设备的电磁辐射。1. 射频（RF）性能测试（针对无线发射设备）
Transmission power: The RF output power of the measuring device (including peak power and average power) must comply with the limits of the corresponding RSS standard(Short distance devices are usually limited to below 10mW), to avoid high power interference with other devices.
Modulation and bandwidth: Test the modulation method (such as FSK, OFDM) and signal bandwidth of the testing equipment to ensure consistency with the standard and reduce spectrum occupation conflicts.
Stray emission: The "useless radiation" (such as harmonics and noise) of measuring equipment in non operating frequency bands should be controlled at an extremely low level (such as below -47dBm) to avoid interference with key frequency bands such as broadcasting and aviation communication.
Reception performance: For bidirectional communication devices such as mobile phones and walkie talkies, test the reception sensitivity (minimum recognizable signal strength) to ensure normal communication quality.
2. 电磁兼容性（EMC）测试（针对所有电子设备）
Electromagnetic Immunity (EMS): Test the stability of the equipment under external electromagnetic interference (such as radiation from other devices, electrostatic discharge) to ensure normal operation (such as not crashing or interrupting communication).
3. 其他特殊要求
IC ID（ Unique certification number in the format of "prefix+model", such as "230A-AB123".
User manual: It should include a compliance statement (such as "This device complies with ISED RSS standards"), usage restrictions (such as prohibiting antenna modification), frequency and power information, etc.
四、认证类型与流程
根据设备类型和风险等级，IC 认证分为两种模式：1. 需申请证书的认证（Certification）
适用于主动发射射频信号的无线设备（如手机、路由器、对讲机），流程如下：
Step 2: Laboratory Testing: Entrust a third-party laboratory accredited by ISED (such as SGS, T Ü V) to conduct RF and EMC testing and obtain test reports;
Step 3: Submit Application: Submit test reports, product specifications, user manuals, application forms, and other documents through the ISED official website or authorized agent;
步骤 4：审核与发证：ISED 审核通过后，颁发认证证书，并分配唯一的IC ID；
步骤 5：市场准入：产品标注 IC ID 和合规标识后，即可进入加拿大市场。
2. 自我声明（Declaration of Conformity, DoC）
适用于五、与美国 FCC 认证的关系
Differentiation: Different certification processes, labeling requirements (IC ID vs FCC ID), and audit agencies. Canada does not accept direct use of FCC certification and requires separate IC compliance (or additional Canadian specific requirements based on FCC test reports).
六、关键注意事项
认证有效期：IC 认证通常无固定有效期，但如标准更新或产品设计变更，需重新测试并更新认证；
Importer responsibility: The importer must ensure that the product has completed IC compliance, otherwise it may be detained by customs.
Radio frequency (RF) devices: remote controls (such as car remote controls, drone remote controls), RFID devices, radar devices, radio transceivers, etc;
Low power wireless devices: short-range communication devices (such as ZigBee, Z-Wave smart home devices), wireless mice/keyboards, baby monitors, etc;
潜在电磁干扰设备：微波炉、电源适配器、医疗器械、工业控制器等（需证明其电磁辐射不会干扰其他设备）。
RSS-247： Suitable for short-range broadband wireless devices such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth;
RSS-132： Suitable for short distance low-power devices (such as remote controls, wireless toys);
RSS-102：适用于蜂窝移动通信设备（如手机、4G/5G 模块）；
ICES-003：针对信息技术设备（ITE）的电磁兼容性要求（如电脑、服务器）。
Transmission power: The RF output power of the measuring device (including peak power and average power) must comply with the limits of the corresponding RSS standard(Short distance devices are usually limited to below 10mW), to avoid high power interference with other devices.
Modulation and bandwidth: Test the modulation method (such as FSK, OFDM) and signal bandwidth of the testing equipment to ensure consistency with the standard and reduce spectrum occupation conflicts.
Stray emission: The "useless radiation" (such as harmonics and noise) of measuring equipment in non operating frequency bands should be controlled at an extremely low level (such as below -47dBm) to avoid interference with key frequency bands such as broadcasting and aviation communication.
Reception performance: For bidirectional communication devices such as mobile phones and walkie talkies, test the reception sensitivity (minimum recognizable signal strength) to ensure normal communication quality.
Electromagnetic Immunity (EMS): Test the stability of the equipment under external electromagnetic interference (such as radiation from other devices, electrostatic discharge) to ensure normal operation (such as not crashing or interrupting communication).
IC ID（ Unique certification number in the format of "prefix+model", such as "230A-AB123".
User manual: It should include a compliance statement (such as "This device complies with ISED RSS standards"), usage restrictions (such as prohibiting antenna modification), frequency and power information, etc.
Step 2: Laboratory Testing: Entrust a third-party laboratory accredited by ISED (such as SGS, T Ü V) to conduct RF and EMC testing and obtain test reports;
Step 3: Submit Application: Submit test reports, product specifications, user manuals, application forms, and other documents through the ISED official website or authorized agent;
步骤 4：审核与发证：ISED 审核通过后，颁发认证证书，并分配唯一的IC ID；
步骤 5：市场准入：产品标注 IC ID 和合规标识后，即可进入加拿大市场。
五、与美国 FCC 认证的关系
Differentiation: Different certification processes, labeling requirements (IC ID vs FCC ID), and audit agencies. Canada does not accept direct use of FCC certification and requires separate IC compliance (or additional Canadian specific requirements based on FCC test reports).
六、关键注意事项
认证有效期：IC 认证通常无固定有效期，但如标准更新或产品设计变更，需重新测试并更新认证；
Importer responsibility: The importer must ensure that the product has completed IC compliance, otherwise it may be detained by customs.