WPC Certification in India for Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Products — ETA Explained
Bluetooth speakers, Wi-Fi routers, smart plugs and wireless modules sold or imported in India need WPC Equipment Type Approval (ETA). Here is how the process works.
WPC Certification in India for Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Products — ETA Explained
India's Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) wing grants Equipment Type Approval (ETA) for radio transmitters operating in delicensed or licensed bands. If your product has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa or cellular, assume WPC applies until scoped out.
Who needs WPC ETA
- Importers of wireless finished goods (TWS earbuds, routers, smart TVs with Wi-Fi).
- Manufacturers branding wireless SKUs for India marketplaces.
- Module integrators using pre-certified radio modules — still verify ETA coverage for the final product configuration.
WPC is separate from BIS CRS — many SKUs need both.
Typical ETA file ingredients
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| RF test report | From WPC-recognised lab; band-wise power limits |
| Frequency chart | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz UNII, BT LE channels |
| Product photos & label | FCC ID / CE RED report sometimes referenced |
| Authorisation letter | For foreign OEM imports |
See also our WPC / ETA FAQ.
How Certko + Instacertify help
- Map your SKU on Products and the right scheme on Certifications.
- Shortlist labs and scopes via Testing and Find a lab.
- We coordinate documentation, queries and buyer-ready packs — free scoping quote in 24 hours.
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Related reading: WPC / ETA FAQ · WPC certification · Importing electronics into India
Disclaimer: Regulations, QCO notifications, WPC frequency plans and destination-market rules change. Confirm the current requirement for your exact model, composition and export country before booking irreversible tests or filing applications.
