KIEL INSTITUTE

IC(Industry Canada)

IC is the Canadian standard for communications, similar to the FCC in the U.S., aiming to safeguard life and property in radio and other communication environments. Most electrical/electronic devices, including communication devices and PCs, must obtain IC approval to be exported to Canada.

Related guidelines

Canadian Telecommunications Act, Canadian Radiocommunication Act

Items

• Terminal devices
  (subject to formal approval)
  • Electronic and communication-related products such as PC peripherals, telephones, fax machines, modems, answering machines, keyphones, PBX (Private Branch Exchange), network protection devices, etc.
• Wireless communication devices
  Type 1 device
  (subject to Type approval)
  • Mobile wireless communication devices (land, air, maritime), cellular phones, wireless computer links, low-power devices, fixed communication service devices using frequencies below 960MHz, 800MHz dual-mode cellular phones, etc.
• MDD
  Type 2 device
  (not subject to Type approval)
  • Industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) RF generators, information and communication devices generating and using wired and wireless frequencies above 10KHz such as floppy disk drives, storage devices, keyboards, printers, video monitors, etc.

* Terminals and Type I wireless communication devices require industrial certification in Canada, whereas Type 2 wireless communication devices can be sold without separate industrial certification if they comply with the technical specifications.

Guidelines for Test Registration

• When submitting the initial testing request, it is mandatory to provide the business registration certificate.
• If the applying company is different from the invoice-issuing company, the testing request must include the contact person/contact number/email of the invoice-issuing company.
• Upload documents required for testing, such as product specifications and product photos (user manuals, documents outlining differences in the case of derivative models, etc.).
• The required quantity of samples for certification is one unit, unless specific circumstances necessitate otherwise (additional requests can be made if necessary).
• Clearly indicate the quantity of samples.
• Testing will proceed only after the sample has been received and the testing fee has been paid in full.
• The testing fee is subject to internal regulations of the institute.
• Domestic testing fees should be transferred to the following account: (Bank) Woori Bank 974-023999-13-007 (Account Holder) KIEL Research Institute.
• Submission document templates
  • Submission document templates will be provided by email along with the quotation when requesting testing services.
  • You can download the templates at KIEL Research Institute Menu>Customer Service>Testing Submission Documents.
• Delays or insufficient submission of documents may result in delayed issuance of test reports.