Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is a type of license issued by WPC. As per rules specified every equipment or device that operates in de-licensed frequency bands like Bluetooth devices, mobile phones, Wi-Fi technology, RFID equipment, etc. Also, there are some license-free frequency bands, for which no one has to apply for the ETA.
Application Procedure for ETA
Submission of documents along with the application for ETA.
The following information is required to be filled in the application:
Name of manufacturer
Address of the manufacturer
Name of the Authorized Agency, in case of foreign authority
Details of the product along with the model number.
• Pre-Scrutinization of documents as per the checklist.
• Acceptance of application by WPC.
• Final scrutinization of documents.
• If there is any deficiency in the documents then, the query is raised by WPC, and deficiencies are fulfilled by the applicant.
• Finally, ETA is granted by WPC.
Applicants for ETA
The Equipment Type Approval or WPC certificate is only granted to Indian agencies i.e. foreign manufacturers are not authorized to apply for ETA. But a foreign manufacturer may apply for ETA by authorizing an Indian Company for the same and submitting an Authorization Letter.
Documents required of ETA
• FCC or ETSI report of the product with radio test results
• The testing should be conducted in the ISO-accredited labs.
• Accredited test laboratory’s certificate copy.
• The user manual of the product.
• Complete the application form, with all the required documents.
