Common Questions and Answers

Switching power supplies and semiconductor converters, when not incorporated in equipment, as well as semiconductor rectifiers and inverters are listed in Annex A of the CISPR 11 standard referenced in ICES-001 as examples of group 1 industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment. As such, they are under the scope of ICES-001.

However, when such a power supply, converter, rectifier or inverter is marketed together with other equipment, or is marketed independently but is exclusively intended for use with specific equipment, then the following ISED standard applies:

1. Either ICES-001 is applied to the power supply, converter, rectifier or inverter; or
2. The power supply, converter, rectifier or inverter is verified together with the equipment it is intended for against the ISED standard applicable to that equipment.

In the second case, b), the power supply, converter, rectifier or inverter shall be considered as an integral part of the equipment under test (EUT), together with the equipment it is intended for, as one system-type EUT. For example, the power supply, converter, rectifier or inverter shall be included in the EUT arrangement and placed on the support table together with the equipment (when this is tabletop) during radiated emission measurements.

Examples for the second case, b), are power supplies, converters, rectifiers or inverters intended for:

• information technology equipment (ITE), such as an external power supply for a laptop computer: may be tested together with the ITE against ICES-003;
• lighting equipment: may be tested together with the lighting equipment against ICES-005;
• ISM equipment: may be tested together with the ISM equipment against ICES-001;
• charging electric vehicles: may be tested together with the vehicle against ICES-002.

When the power supply, converter, rectifier or inverter is verified together with the equipment it is intended for, against the ISED standard applicable to that equipment, the labelling requirements in the corresponding standard shall apply to the equipment itself and are also recommended (but not mandatory) for the power supply, converter, rectifier or inverter.

Any product placed on the Canadian market must comply with the applicable standard at the time when it is manufactured, imported, distributed, leased, offered for sale, or sold in Canada. When the applicable standard is updated and the transition period expires (which means that the old edition of that standard is no longer valid), the product‘s test report must be updated to demonstrate compliance of the product in question with the latest version of the standard. In many cases, the changes can be as simple as adding some text (e.g. a new page) to the report, explaining why the changes made to the standard do not affect the product’s compliance.

In case of Category I equipment, there is no need to update the certification submission or the REL listing, provided the equipment complies with the latest edition of the applicable standard(s), as per the above. In this case, the updated test report shall be kept on file by the manufacturer / importer for as long as the product is manufactured, imported, distributed, leased, offered for sale, or sold in Canada and it shall be made available to ISED upon request during this time.

For additional information, see the following links:

• Paragraph 4(3) of the Radiocommunication Act requires that all equipment for which a standard exists is compliant with that standard at the time when any of the actions listed therein takes place (i.e. manufacture, importation, distribution, lease, offer for sale, or sale).
• Paragraph 5(1)(d) of the Radiocommunication Act gives the power to our Minister to establish technical standards.
• Paragraph 2.1 of the Radiocommunication Regulations states that the applicable standards are those listed in the Category I and Category II equipment standards lists, as amended from time to time.
• The standards in force at any given time are those listed in the Category I equipment standards list and in the Category II equipment standards list, both published on the ISED website.

No, a special authorization cannot be granted retroactively. If a product has previously been certified, and subsequent testing reveals that the device does not meet the applicable ISED standards (in some, or all, aspects), that product would now be considered non-compliant. In that case, when a company realizes their product is non-compliant, there is no avenue for asking for a retroactive special authorization. The company would need to take steps to bring the device into conformity with the regulatory standards. Should an audit by ISED discover such a non-compliance, there are a range of compliance and enforcement actions that could be taken by the department, including removing the product from the market.

In all cases, the responsibility falls on the company to ensure their products are in compliance with all regulations at all times. 

Typically, RSS standards are developed to be technology neutral. Therefore, equipment must meet the frequency range and technical specifications in the applicable standard, regardless of the underlying technology.

For equipment certification, the test report shall not be dated more than 12 months before the application for equipment certification is submitted. The tests within the test report may have been conducted more than 12 months before this date but must remain valid with the applicable requirements.

All certified radio products are listed in the Radio Equipment List (REL). You can search for the product with various parameters such as the model number or certification number. For details, see RSP-100 for labelling requirements.

Certification will not be issued until an applicable standard has been formulated. For more information please contact our Cerfication Bureau at ic.certificationbureau-bureauhomologation.ic@canada.ca.

For more information, please contact our Certification Bureau at ic.certificationbureau-bureauhomologation.ic@canada.ca 

Please visit the following link for information regarding certification fees.

Examples of fee calculations. Additional Information regarding fees.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will accept a FCC test report with the following conditions:

• The test report issue date must be less than one year old;
• The test report must satisfy all the requirements of the latest issue of the applicable ISED standard(s).
• The test report shall be from a test laboratory recognized by ISED.
• A cross-reference table must be submitted with the test report to show that the equipment meets all of the requirements of the latest issue of the applicable ISED standard(s).

IMPORTANT NOTE: This guidance does not apply to RF Exposure test reports. Due to the significant difference between FCC and ISED RF Exposure requirements, FCC RF Exposure test reports will not be accepted. A test report issued specifically to show compliance to the requirements of RSS-102 and its companion documents is mandatory.

If you wish to report any compliance issues, please complete a Non-Compliance Report form. Once you have reported a non-compliance case, you will receive an acknowledgement by email. ISED will conduct a study and may contact you for more information.

https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00116.html

The labelling requirements specified in ICES product standards are all referring to ICES-Gen, but they also give an example label, specific to that ICES standard.

The general normative requirements for the label are specified in ICES-Gen, but the format is left to the manufacturer to decide. ICES-Gen also includes three example formats that would be acceptable for a Class A ICES-003 device.

If the ITE or digital apparatus is exclusively installed in the vehicle / boat at the factory, before the vehicle / boat is placed on the market, then ICES-003 does not apply. In this case, the ITE or digital apparatus is verified together with the vehicle/boat against ICES-002.

However, if the ITE or digital apparatus is (also) marketed independently, e.g. for post-market installation in a vehicle/boat, then the ITE or digital apparatus has to comply with ICES-003.

The requirements for stabilization time are only specified in CISPR 15. However, the same requirements may also exist in the future ANSI C63.29 standard (currently in development, and which will apply specifically to lighting equipment).

As such, even though ANSI C63.4 does not have any requirements on stabilization time, we would not consider a lighting equipment that fails the limits in ICES-005 during the startup period as actually failing the requirements of ICES-005, as long as that lighting equipment passes the other limits therein after the stabilization time expires.

Please note however, that any device, even if no ISED standard exists for that device, is subject to the provisions of the Radiocommunication Act with respect to the prohibition to cause harmful interference to radiocommunication services.

Typically, the manufacturer will be performing the testing / labelling in accordance with the technical standard.  The SDoC is accomplished through the labelling of the product (similar to the CE mark in Europe, or the FCC mark in the U.S.). The manufacturer can be located in another country without being a Canadian legal entity.

For importers and distributors, they have a legal responsibility to ensure the equipment they are importing or distributing is in compliance with ISED’s technical standards.  This can be done by verifying with the manufacturer that the device was tested and is in compliance with ISED’s rules, including labelling requirements. 

If the manufacturer did not test the devices for Canada, the importer would have the responsibility to perform the testing/labelling before placing any product for sale on the Canadian market.

For more information on the conformity regimes, please see:
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/mutual-recognition-agreements/en/procedures-conformity-assessment-bodies

The detailed requirements for Modular Aproval are stated in RSP-100 Form D.

For further details, please refer to RSS-GEN and RSP-100.

The host device requirements are dependant on the type of certification of the module being integrated, Limited Modular Approval or Full Modular Approval.

The module(s) shall be integrated into host products as per the requirements/instructions for intended use/configuration provided by the module certificate holder.

Host products and associated modules (i.e. final product) shall meet all applicable requirements set out in RSS-GEN, including the radio frequency (RF) exposure compliance requirements in RSS-102.

For further details, please refer to RSS-GEN and RSP-100.

Host products do not require certification provided they contain certified radio modules and do not contain any other radio transmitters.

Host products and associated modules (i.e. final product) shall meet all applicable requirements set out in RSS-GEN, including the radio frequency (RF) exposure compliance requirements in RSS-102.

Testing Laboratories and Certification Bodies that are recognized by ISED are listed on ISED's website. Testing laboratories test the products according to the required Canadian regulations for radio certification with ISED. Certification Bodies are recognized independent organizations who conduct certification of radio-communication equipment for the purpose of sale in the Canadian market.

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/mutual-recognition-agreements/en/conformity-assessment-bodies

Certification of a product requires various steps and documents which are detailed in RSP-100. The product must comply with Canadian regulations and standards. The application can be submitted electronically, using the Equipment Certification Services provided on the Spectrum Management System website. Generally, applicants utilize the expertise of Testing Laboratories and Certification Bodies to obtain certification with Canada.

The procedure to apply for radio equipment certification is RSP-100. The Form/Annex A andForm/Annex B from RSP-100 must be completed and signed. These Annex forms and other required documents must accompany your application.

The requirement for documents varies according to the type of application and services required. Please see Annex/Form C of RSP-100 for complete list of document.

When multiple product versions (identical or similar products) with unique PMN, HVIN and FVIN combination are certified under one certification number, it is referred to as family certification. Multiple versions can be listed in the Radio Equipment List with one application or multiple applications over time. Please see the additional requirements for family certification in RSP-100.

When the existing certificate holder or an another entity/company (new applicant) requests a new certification number based on an existing certification, it is referred to as a multiple listing application. Please see the additional requirements for a  multiple listing in RSP-100.

When certified equipment is modified, the extent of the modifications will determine the required actions for the client. If the product modifications require notification to ISED, then a permissive change application (reassessment) is required to be submitted. The requirements for permissive change application(s) are provided in detail in the RSP-100.

Any modifications to a certified product may require recertification with ISED. The various types of modifications are divided into four categories and referred to as Permissive Changes. The requirements for different types of changes to a certified product are detailed in RSP-100.

Post-certification audits will be conducted by ISED and the CB in order to ensure continuing compliance. The technical acceptance certificate (TAC) holder shall provide random radio product samples at the certificate holder’s expense, when requested by ISED or the CB, for post-certification audit testing, or for determining radio interference.
In the event of an investigation of non-compliance, the certificate holder will be asked to provide ISED with records of the quality control process, as well as any relevant information that could help identify issues related to compliance. All certificate holders will be able to demonstrate a quality control process used for production inspection and testing in accordance with good engineering practices.

Yes, the application can be submitted to ISED with one certification number which will also be a terminal registration number. It is considered a Dual Certification (Terminal and Radio).

Yes, If MIMO-capable equipment complies with all requirements in RSS-111, the equipment can be certified under this standard. Standards are intended to be technology neutral. RSS-111 covers equipment with multiple transmitters in Section 5.3.1.

The introduction of NB-IoT equipment in the band 2500-2690 MHz would need to be consulted with interested stakeholders prior to modification of the standard. ISED would re-visit this matter the next time the standard is revised. Accordingly, all equipment operating in the frequency band 2500-2690 MHz, including base station, must meet the requirements in the current RSS-199.

Antennas per say do not require approval by ISED. However, should the technology to be used be ultra-wideband (UWB), then the UWB GPR device is required to comply with the requirements prescribed in RSS-220. Certification of these types of devices is required. 

Vehicular key fob systems (i.e. both the key fob itself and the onboard vehicle UWB component), using ultra-wideband technology, fall under the handheld category and shall apply the requirements of that category. 

The Department seeks to harmonize as much as possible. However, in this particular case, the Department implemented different limits than the FCC’s limits for the 1.61-4.75 GHz frequency band in order to protect services such as the mobile service in adjacent frequency bands. It should be noted that for the frequency band from 4.75 GHz to 10.6 GHz, the Department has harmonized limits.

While the frequency band 300 GHz – 3 THz does fall within the scope of the Radiocommunication Act, ISED does not currently prescribe any specific regulatory requirements for the infrared transmitter itself other than ICES-003 (due to the use of digital circuitry in the remote control for controlling and conditioning the data sent through the infrared transmitter). As such, equipment such as remote controls continue to only require compliance to ICES-003. The intention of the change to RSS-310 was intended to ‘future-proof’ the regulations in light of the continuing evolution with regards to spectrum uses.

ISED allows the two headphones to be certified under one HVIN or two HVINs. If the applicant wishes to have two HVINs(one for left and one for right), ISED will accept the HVINs as Family Certification. 

An applicant who does not have a Canadian address and contact, must provide in writing the identity of a contact representative located in Canada who is capable of responding to enquiries and who can provide post-certification audit samples at no charge to ISED. The requirement is further detailed in RSP-100.

Category I equipment must meet the requirements of the applicable Canadian standard(s) and requires certification. Category II equipment must also meet the requirements of the applicable Canadian standard(s) but is exempt from certification. (subsection 4(2) and 4(3) of the Radiocommunication Act and the Radiocommunication Regulations.)

(https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00082.html)

Label exemption requests are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. To obtain such an authorization, please submit a request to the Certification and Engineering Bureau with:

• product make and model;
• reasons why the label cannot be applied on the product, as required by the applicable standard;
• supporting material, such as drawings or photographs.

If it is determined that the request is valid, the Certification and Engineering Bureau will issue an authorization for an alternative label placement, such as in the user manual and/or product packaging.

However, in case of devices with size smaller than two and a half centimetres in axes of dimension (e.g., earbuds and hearing aids), if the product label information cannot be placed on the device itself, the product label information shall be placed in the manual and on the packaging. For these small devices, label exemption request to ISED CEB is not required.

No person shall manufacture, import, distribute, lease, offer for sale, sell, install or use equipment which is not certified and not listed in REL

Radio apparatus used solely for the purpose of research and development, experimentation, demonstration or assessment of marketability are exempt from certification and labelling requirements but may be subject to a developmental licence. These radio apparatus shall not be leased, sold, or offered for sale in Canada.

RSS-HAC applies only to a subset of radio devices (e.g. cellphones) listed at the following link: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00124.html

The test equipment used for nerve stimulation measurements must follow these requirements:

• test equipment (meter) must be operable from 3 kHz to 10 MHz
• probe must cover the full frequency range from 3 kHz to 10 MHz

But if the probe has a reduced frequency range, multiple probes may be used to cover the entire frequency range of 3 kHz to 10 MHz

Section 5.2.1 of SPR-002 and Notice 2020-DRS0012 have further information on this requirement.

Radio apparatus operating between 3 kHz and 10 MHz falls under the scope of SPR-002. As stated in section 2 of SPR-002, regardless of the power levels, they shall be assessed against the nerve stimulation exposure limits. There are currently no exemption limits for nerve stimulation. Therefore, the exemption from routine evaluation in section 2.5 and Annex/Form C of RSS-102 for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) do not apply to nerve stimulation.

The transmit function of the radio transmitter can be turned off provided it does not affect the emissions from the digital or Information Technology Equipment (ITE) circuitry.

Alternatively, if the transmit function is kept on, the emissions related to the radio transmitter can be ignored when assessing compliance with ICES-003 limits. However, this may complicate the test setup since there may be a need to include notch filters or attenuators. In this case, an emission having a level above the applicable ICES-003 limit can be ignored only if it is demonstrated to be generated by the radio transmitter and not by the digital/ITE circuitry.

In case the emission level measured with the peak detector is at or below the average limit, then reporting only the peak detector result is sufficient.

If the emission level measured using the peak detector is at or below the peak limit, but above the average limit, the measurement has to be performed with both the peak and average detectors and both results need to be reported.

If at least one emission is above the peak limit when measured using the peak detector, reporting only the peak detector results is sufficient, since the device already fails the ICES-003 limits.

As stated in the first paragraph of section 1.4 in ICES-003 issue 7, the equipment must comply with both ICES-003 and the applicable RSS standard(s). The simplest way to demonstrate compliance with this requirement is to insert a reference to the RSS report in the ICES-003 report. Alternatively, a combined ICES-003/RSS report can be used.

Here’s an example of a reference that can be added to the report:

This product has also been tested to and demonstrated to meet the requirements of , : see (Company ref number of the test report).

The applicant (e.g., manufacturer of the digital or Information Technology Equipment (ITE) product) will need to provide this information to the testing laboratory in order for them to include it in the ICES-003 report.

This scenario is addressed in the second paragraph of section 1.4 in ICES-003 issue 7. In this case, the digital/ITE product is considered a “host”, per RSS-GEN, and two requirements apply:  labelling of the host; and compliance with RF exposure requirements (per RSS-GEN and RSP-100). Therefore, specific to the test report:

1. Labelling: the ICES-003 report should include a section where compliance with the labelling requirements is demonstrated. Either a photo of the label or a drawing (if the product sample tested is a prototype and the label has not yet been printed) will suffice.
2. RF exposure: the ICES-003 report will have to demonstrate that the host, with the radio module installed and active, is compliant with RSS-102. The extent of information necessary to be included in the ICES-003 report depends on the specific situation.
   1. The ICES-003 report shall include the attestation of the host manufacturer that the radio module was incorporated in the host device in accordance with the instructions specified by the radio module’s certificate holder and that the host device, with the radio module installed, continues to comply with RSS-102.
   2. In case there are deviations from the instructions specified by the radio module’s certificate holder, the ICES-003 report shall demonstrate the compliance of the host device, with the radio module installed, with RSS-102.
   3. For handheld and/or wearable host devices (such as cellphones and smartwatches), host certification is required since modular certification is not adequate unless the host contains only one transmitter module for which the specific absorption rate (SAR) is exempted or below 0.4 W/kg. When a handheld/wearable host contains multiple modules, host certification is required in all cases regardless of 1) whether the transmission is only from one module at any time or from a number of modules simultaneously and 2) the SAR value of the individual modules (see RSP-100) 

A test lab can issue non-accredited test reports for RSS-248 until its renewal date. However, if the test lab is renewing its recognition,  it will be required to add RSS-248 to its scope of accreditation and only issue accredited test reports.

Note: Testing laboratories should consult with their accreditation body (AB) to ensure non-accredited test reports are not contravening any AB requirements, such as the use of the AB logo. 

Conditions for Certification Bodies (CB) are outlined in REC-CB:

‘’ For the purpose of maintaining current technical competence, knowledge and expertise, CBs shall:  Enter into contractual arrangements with testing laboratories located in an MRA economy such that the CB's personnel can have access to testing laboratories personnel and facilities that are capable of performing the required testing and can supervise the testing. These contracted testing laboratories must be recognized by ISED and accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by a recognized accreditation organization or equivalent, under the terms of the MRA. Copies of all contractual arrangements with the testing laboratories shall be provided to ISED by the CB, either directly (Canadian CB) or through the Designating Authority (in the case of a foreign CB), before the recognition is granted.’’

Please see Arrangements/Agreements for the list of economies with which Canada has implemented MRAs.

Certification Body (CB) should provide:

1. A covering letter (signed) including agreement terms in REC-CB (section 5a)
2. Accreditation certificates (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17065)
3. Scopes of accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17065)
4. Contractual arrangement(s), if any.
5. The cross reference checklist completed by the CB (for new recognition only).

For additional information, please refer to REC-CB - Recognition Procedure and Requirements for Certification Bodies and DES-CB - Procedure for the Designation of Canadian Certification Bodies (CB). 

For any of the above, the testing laboratory should provide:

1. A signed covering letter, indicating:
   1. that the applicant meets all requirements of the latest issue of DES-LAB
   2. that the applicant will provide ISED with information and access to records, personnel and facilities to verify continuing compliance
   3. the MRA country (i.e. foreign economy) and the type of designation being sought (new, renewal or scope amendment)
   4. the standards for which designation is being sought
2. Certificate and scope of accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025)
3. Evidence that the testing laboratory is legally identifiable and located in Canada
4. A list of foreign standards in the scope of designation (using the foreign economy’s terminology)
5. Any other specifications from the foreign economy for which designation is being sought (e.g. the United States’ Federal Communications Commission checklist)

Lab recognition is not required for labs testing equipment under the scope of:

• Compliance Specification CS-03: Parts III and Part IV
• Broadcasting Equipment Technical Standards:  BETS-3 and BETS-7
• Interference-Causing Equipment Standards: All
• Radio Standards Specification: RSS-310

Please note that lab recognition is not required for labs testing equipment under the scope of Interference Causing Equipment Standards (ICES) or Category II (EMC only).  (https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/h_sf01340.html).

Lab recognition is required for labs testing Radio Standards Specifications (RSS) or equipment under Category I ().

The REC-CB procedure clarifies that contracted testing laboratories must be recognized by ISED and located in an MRA economy, and accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by a recognized accreditation organization or equivalent, as per the terms of the MRA. This is not a new requirement.

For the purpose of certification, subcontracting is limited to ISED-Recognized testing laboratories located in an economy with which Canada has implemented MRAs or any other equivalent agreement or arrangement (such as Free Trade Agreements). That said, not all testing labs listed on the Wireless Device Testing Laboratories webpage can be used for the purpose of subcontracting. The below information clarifies which economies would be included.

Canada has implemented, with the European Union, the Protocol on the mutual acceptance of the results of conformity assessment of the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This Protocol is the equivalent of an MRA.

Following Brexit, Canada has implemented the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement which allows for the continuity of the mutual acceptance of the results of conformity assessment.

Under the MRA between Canada and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Canada has implemented the arrangement with the following economies : Australia, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United States and Vietnam.

In addition to the agreements/arrangements above, Canada has also implemented other agreements with Israel, Mexico, Switzerland and with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway the European Economic Area).

More information on agreements/arrangements can be found at the following link:
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/mutual-recognition-agreements/en/agreements-arrangements

Robots and autonomous machines are subject to the interference-causing equipment standard (ICES) that corresponds to their main function and intended use. As such, industrial, commercial or domestic robots are subject to ICES-001; autonomous vehicles, boats and devices with traction batteries are subject to ICES-002; other types of robots, such as toy robots, are subject to ICES-003.

If the robot or autonomous machine incorporates radio modules, then it must also comply with the radio standard specifications (RSS) that apply to the specific radio technology.

ICES standards apply only to finished products, not to components. RSS standards apply to both finished products and to radio modules (see modular certification in RSS-GEN and RSP-100).

Accessories that are independently marketed, such as a wireless computer mouse or a corded external power supply, are finished products and thus subject to the applicable ICES and/or RSS standard.

Only the external component (e.g., an external thermostat for a furnace or air conditioner) is subject to ICES-003, as opposed to the entire appliance.

Only type 3 WPT source devices require certification. Details regarding these types of devices, as well as descriptions of other categories of WPT devices and the applicable requirements are specified in RSS-216

Yes. Many Qi WPT source devices can be classified as Type 1; however, if the transmitted WPT signal is modulated to transmit both power and information to the WPT client device, the Qi WPT source device is classified as Type 2 or Type 3, certification being required for Type 3. Qi WPT client devices are classified as ISM equipment. For additional information, refer to RSS-216.

ISED standards typically applies to final products. However, a radio module can be separately certified, as described under modular certification in RSS-GEN and RSP-100.

LoRa (from “long range”) devices which contain no other type of radio transmitter and operate in the 902-928 MHz band at power level between 15 dBm to 30 dBm, require radio certification under RSS-247

No, a device must be inside the building, enclosed by four walls and a roof, to be considered indoor.

ISED does not recognize equipment certified under other jurisdictions. Devices entering Canada must be certified under the applicable Canadian technical standard.

The RF exposure computational scope is intended for labs capable of performing computational modelling (simulations) using techniques such as on finite-difference-time-domain (FDTD) or finite element method (FEM) to demonstrate compliance with ISED’s specific absorption rate (SAR) and nerve stimulation (NS) limits.

Simple power density (MPE) calculations using this formula are not considered as computational modelling. Further clarifications on this can be found in Notice 2022-DRS0002.

To reduce the investigated frequency range to less than the full 3 kHz to 10 MHz span, the applicant must demonstrate that:

• the characteristics of the transmitter are known
• there are no emissions produced by the device under test (DUT) outside of the investigated frequency range as stated in SPR-002.

The characterization is an analysis of the radiated emissions from the DUT over the entire frequency range from 3 kHz to 10 MHz. To ensure proper frequency range reduction, the applicant shall provide spectrum plot(s) over the entire frequency range of 3 kHz to 10 MHz demonstrating that there are no emissions outside the investigated or reduced frequency range.

The FCC time-averaging periods are not acceptable for ISED.

• To consider a time-averaging period different than 360 seconds, applicants will need to submit an enquiry to ISED with a rationale that demonstrates the proposed time-averaging period is equivalent or more conservative than 360 seconds.
• Note that an averaging period that is an even divisor of 360 will typically yield equivalent results as 360. Averaging period that is not an even divisor of 360, such as 100, will typically not yield equivalent or more conservative than 360 seconds.

When a new issue of an RSS is published, all devices that continue or start to be placed on the market after the specified transition period expires shall meet the latest RSS issue requirements.

For already certified products, a reassessment application to ISED is not required unless the device is required to be retested and values listed in REL require revision due to the new issue of the applicable RSS; however, situations like this are very rare. In most cases, new RSS revisions do not impact the already certified products. Nevertheless, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their products are compliant to the latest issue of the applicable RSS.

ISM equipment are generally not subject to RSS-102. However, wireless power transfer (WPT) source devices (transmitters) covered under RSS-216 are subject to RSS-102 even when classified as Type 1 (i.e., interference-causing equipment).

The supplier responsible under the SDoC includes all persons or entities located in Canada who are involved in one of the activities listed in subsection 4(3) of the Radiocommunication Act. These activities are: manufacture, importation, distribution, lease, offering for sale, and sale.

Who the supplier is depends on the specific situation. For example, a person or entity importing interference-causing equipment units of a specific model into Canada is the supplier, responsible under the subsection 4(3) of the Radiocommunication Act, as are all persons and entities subsequently involved in the distribution, lease, offering for sale, and sale of such equipment in Canada; but in this scenario the manufacturer, who is not in Canada, is not a supplier responsible under the Act.