US buyers rarely ask “are you certified?” in general. They ask for a specific document: an FCC ID or SDoC for electronics, a UL or ETL listing for anything that plugs in, or an FDA registration number for food, devices and cosmetics. PCN’s Delhi team works out exactly which ones your product needs and gets them in place before your first container sails.
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For chargers, LED drivers, IoT devices and anything with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular radio. Certification (FCC ID) or Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity.
FCC certification →Electrical safety certification by an OSHA-recognised lab. Expected by US importers, retailers, inspectors and insurers.
UL / ETL certification →Facility registration, US Agent and product listing for food, spices, medical devices, drugs and cosmetics.
FDA registration →Selling a charger, motor, ceiling fan or LED lamp in the US? Before it ships, the model must meet the U.S.
DOE & ENERGY STAR →US buyers of toys, baby products, children’s apparel, furniture and many household goods now ask for more than a test report.
CPSC / CPC →Cables, brass fittings, leather goods, jewellery, ceramics, spices: many Indian products can contain chemicals on California’s Proposition 65…
California Prop 65 →If you export plywood, doors, cabinets or wooden furniture to the US, the EPA’s TSCA Title VI formaldehyde rules apply to every composite wood…
TSCA Title VI →| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / GSM products | FCC Certification (FCC ID); UL/ETL if mains powered |
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| Adapters, chargers, IT equipment | FCC Part 15; UL/ETL listing; DOE efficiency for external power supplies |
| Home & kitchen appliances | UL/ETL listing to the relevant UL standard; FCC if electronic controls |
| LED lights & luminaires | UL/ETL (e.g. UL 1598 / UL 8750); FCC Part 15 |
| Spices, snacks, packaged food | FDA food facility registration; US Agent; Prior Notice for each shipment |
| Medical devices | FDA establishment registration & device listing; 510(k) where required |
| Cosmetics & personal care | FDA MoCRA facility registration and product listing |
No. Different federal agencies regulate different risks: the FCC covers radio emissions, NRTLs such as UL and Intertek cover electrical safety, and the FDA covers food, medical, drug and cosmetic products.
The certificate itself does not, but the test data behind it often shortens US testing, especially where it follows IEC standards.
Some routes need a US-based party: the responsible party for FCC SDoC, a US agent for service of process for FCC grantees, and a US Agent for FDA registration. Your importer can often fill these roles.
FCC typically takes 2–6 weeks, UL/ETL 6–16 weeks, and FDA facility registration a few days once documents are ready.
Requirements, portals and fees change often. PCN confirms the applicable rules for each product before quoting. Certificates are issued by the relevant authority, accredited certification body or notified body.
Send your product name, HS code and destination. Our Delhi team will confirm the route, testing and timeline within 48 hours.
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