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International Market Access Service

International Market Access Service ensures that products comply with regulations and standards across different countries, facilitating smooth entry into global markets while enhancing competitiveness. Since each country has varying requirements for product safety and environmental compliance, businesses must thoroughly understand and adhere to local regulations to ensure successful market entry. Obtaining the necessary certifications not only improves market acceptance but also strengthens consumer trust, giving businesses a competitive edge in the global market.

  • What can iST Do For You

    iST is well versed in the certification requirements of various countries and has partners and agents all over the world. It can efficiently assist customers in obtaining certification in various places and ensure that products comply with local regulations and market standards. With iST’s professional support, your products can quickly enter the global market, smoothly cope with the challenges of regulations and safety standards in different countries, and meet the requirements of rapidly evolving communication protocols and telecommunications regulations.

    iST offers the following services:

    1. Assistance in Cross-Country Certification Conversion
      Helps businesses convert existing national certifications into certifications recognized by other countries, such as converting CE marking to the U.S. UL certification, accelerating international market entry, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
    2. Product Safety and Quality Certification Services
      • Product Testing and Certification: Assists businesses in conducting various product tests (e.g., electrical safety, environmental, and functional tests) and obtaining corresponding certifications.
      • Mandatory and Voluntary Certifications： Includes EU CE certification (RED), U.S. FCC and UL certification, and China’s SRRC and CCC certification, facilitating legal product sales in target markets.
    3. Support for Compliance with Local Market Regulations
      • EU Market: Assistance in obtaining CE (RED), RoHS, REACH Annex 17, WEEE certifications, etc.
      • U.S. Market: Support for obtaining UL and FCC certifications to meet U.S. market requirements.
      • China Market：SRRC and CCC certification support for compliance with China’s mandatory product certification regulations.
      • Japan Market：Assistance in obtaining TELEC, JPA, PSE, JIS certifications, etc.

Country/Region-Specific Certification Requirements

◆ Asia-Pacific Region
  • Taiwan
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Korea
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
  • Cambodia
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines

Voltage & Frequency：110 V, 60 Hz
Plug Types：CNS 14456, CNS 13230, A (Class II), B (Class II)

Regulatory AuthoritiesBSMINCC
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) & SafetyWireless Communications (RF)
Testing LocationLocal Testing Required.Local Testing Required.
AgentsLocal agentsLocal agents
Certificate Validity● Registration (R Mark) :3 years renewable once 6 years max
● Self-declaration (D Mark)：Permanent unless regulations change.		Permanent
Factory InspectionRequired for certification modes II + VII only.No

Voltage & Frequency：100 V, 50/60 Hz
Plug Types：JIS C 8303, A (Class II), B (Class II)

Regulatory AuthoritiesJATEVCCI/TELEC/JISPSE Circular / Diamond Mark
Inspection propertiesMandatoryVoluntaryMandatory
Specification RequirementsRFEMCSafety
Testing LocationNo local testing required.No local testing required.Diamond Mark requires local testing while the rest do not.
AgentsNo agent required.No agent required.Yes
(Local importers need to register with METI after verification).
Certificate ValidityBase on Standard Updates.Base on Standard Updates.● Diamond Mark：Depending on product category.
● PSE Circular: Permanent.
Factory InspectionNoNoDiamond Mark requires factory inspection.

Voltage & Frequency：220 V, 50 Hz
Plug Types：GB 1002, GB/T 2099, A (Class II), C (Class II), I (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesCCCCQCSRRCNAL
Inspection propertiesMandatoryVoluntaryMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsEMC & SafetyEMC & SafetyRFTelecommunication Terminal Equipment (Telecom)
Testing LocationLocal Testing Required.Local Testing Required.Local Testing Required.Local Testing Required.
AgentsLocal agentsLocal agentsLocal agentsLocal agents
Certificate Validity5 years5 years2 years5 years
Factory InspectionYesYesNoYes

Voltage & Frequency：230 V, 50 Hz
Plug Types：IS 1293, C (Class II), D (Class I), M (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesBIS (ISI Mark)WPC
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationLocal Testing Required.Local Testing Required.
AgentsLocal agentsLocal agents
Certificate Validity2 yearsPermanent
Factory InspectionNoYes

Voltage & Frequency：220 V, 60 Hz
Plug Types：KSC 8305, KSA KSD 3303, IEC 60906-1, C (Class II), F (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesKC-KTL/KTCKC-RRA/KCC-MSIP
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationLocal Testing RequiredLocal Testing Required
AgentsLocal agentsLocal agents
Certificate Validity5 yearsPermanent
Factory InspectionInitial factory inspection and annual sample inspection are requiredNo

Voltage & Frequency：240 V, 50 Hz
Plug Types：MS 1577, IEC 60906-1, G (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesST Release LetterST Type ApprovalSIRIM
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetySafetyRF
Testing LocationNo local testing required.No local testing required.No local testing required.
AgentsLocal agentsLocal agentsLocal agents
Certificate Validity6 months1 year1 year
Factory InspectionNoNoNo

Voltage & Frequency：230 V, 50 Hz
Plug Types：SS 550, IEC 60906-1, G (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesPSBIMDA
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationNo local testing requiredNo local testing required
AgentsLocal agentsLocal agents
Certificate Validity3 years1 year
Factory InspectionNoNo

Voltage & Frequency：220 V, 50 Hz
Plug Types：TIS 166-2549, C (Class II), O (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesTISINBTC
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationLocal Testing RequiredNo local testing required
AgentsLocal agentsNo local agents required.
Certificate ValidityPermanentPermanent
Factory InspectionYesNo

Voltage & Frequency：220 V, 50 Hz
Plug Types：TCVN 8792, IEC 60906-1, A (Class II), C (Class II), D (Class I), G (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesMIC
MandatoryInspection properties
Specification RequirementsRF, EMC, Safety
Testing LocationLocal Testing Required
AgentsCertificate holder must be the actual importer
Certificate Validity2 years
Factory InspectionNo

Voltage & Frequency：230 V, 50 Hz
Plug Types：IEC 60906-1, Cambodia Standard, A (Class II), C (Class II), G (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesISC
Inspection propertiesMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafety
Testing LocationNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents required.
Certificate Validity3 years
Factory InspectionNo

Voltage & Frequency：230 V, 50 Hz
Plug Types：SNI 04-6645, C (Class II), F (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesSNISDPPI
Inspection propertiesMandatoryVoluntary
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationLocal Testing RequiredLocal Testing Required
AgentsLocal agentsLocal agents
Certificate Validity4 years3 years
Factory InspectionYesYes

Voltage & Frequency：220 Vac, 60HZ
Plug Types：PNS IEC 60906-1, A (Class II), B (Class II), C (Class II)

Regulatory AuthoritiesNTC
Inspection propertiesMandatory
Specification RequirementsEMC & RF
Testing LocationNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents required.
Certificate ValidityPermanent
Factory InspectionNo
◆ Americas Region
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Brazil

Voltage & Frequency：120 V, 60 Hz
Plug Types： UL 498, NEC (National Electrical Code), A (Class II), B (Class II)

Regulatory AuthoritiesUL / CSA / TÜV / CUL / ETL / METFCC / FCC
Inspection propertiesVoluntaryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyEMC & RF
Testing LocationNo local testing requiredNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents required.No local agents required.
Certificate ValidityUL / CUL / CSA / ETL：4 times / year
Factory InspectionMET / TUV：2 times per yearBase on Standard Updates.

Voltage & Frequency：120 V, 60 Hz
Plug Types：CSA C22.2 No. 42, UL 498, A (Class II), B (Class II)

Regulatory AuthoritiesCSAIC / ICES
Inspection propertiesVoluntaryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyEMC & RF
Testing LocationNo local testing requiredNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents required.Local agents
Certificate ValidityCSA：4 times per yearBase on Standard Updates.
Factory InspectionYesNo

Voltage & Frequency：127Vac, 60 Hz
Plug Types：NOM-001-SCFI-1993, A (Class II), B (Class II)

Regulatory AuthoritiesNOMIFE
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationLocal Testing RequiredLocal Testing Required
AgentsLocal agentsLocal agents
Certificate Validity1 year1 year
Factory InspectionYesNo

Voltage & Frequency：220V, 50 Hz
Plug Types： IRAM 2073, I (Class I), C (Class II)

Regulatory AuthoritiesIRAM / S MarkENACOM
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationNo local testing requiredLocal Testing Required
AgentsNo local agents requiredLocal agents
Certificate ValidityPermanent3 years
Factory InspectionYesNo

Voltage & Frequency：127 / 220Vac, 60 Hz
Plug Types：NBR 14136, N (Class I)

Regulatory Authorities INMETROANATEL
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationNo local testing requiredLocal Testing Required
AgentsLocal agentsLocal agents
Certificate Validity1 year"Divided by certification category (Either 1 year or 2 years)
Factory InspectionYesNo
◆ Europe & Oceania Region
  • Euro
  • Serbia & Montenegro
  • New Zealand& Australia

Voltage & Frequency：230Vac, 50 Hz
Plug Types：EN 50075, IEC 60906-1, C (Class II), E (Class I), F (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesCE / RED / EMC Directive
Inspection propertiesMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafety, EMC, RF
Testing LocationNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents required
Certificate ValidityBase on Standard Updates.
Factory InspectionNo

Voltage & Frequency：230Vac, 50 Hz
Plug Types：SRPS EN 50075, IEC 60906-1, C (Class II), F (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesKVALITET
Inspection propertiesMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafety & EMC
Testing LocationNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents required
Certificate Validity3 years
Factory InspectionNo

Voltage & Frequency：230 Vac,50HZ
Plug Types：AS/NZS 3112, I (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesRCM
Inspection propertiesMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafety & EMC
Testing LocationNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents required
Certificate Validity5 years
Factory InspectionNo
◆ Middle East & Africa Region
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria

Voltage & Frequency：230Vac, 50 Hz
Plug Types：EN 50075, IEC 60906-1, C (Class II), E (Class I), F (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesSIIMOC
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationLocal Testing RequiredNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents requiredLocal agents
Certificate Validity4 years5 years
Factory InspectionNoNo

Voltage & Frequency：230Vac, 50 Hz
Plug Types： JSMO 15/2011, IEC 60906-1, C (Class II), D (Class I), G (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesSASOCITC
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafety & EMCRF
Testing LocationLocal Testing RequiredNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents requiredNo local agents required
Certificate Validity1 or 3 year(s)1 year
Factory InspectionYesNo

Voltage & Frequency：230Vac, 60 Hz
Plug Types：SASO 2203, A (Class II), B (Class II), H (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesTRC
Inspection propertiesMandatory
Specification RequirementsRF
Testing LocationNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents required
Certificate Validity2 years
Factory InspectionNo

Voltage & Frequency：230Vac, 50 Hz
Plug Types：SANS 164-2, M (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesNRCS LOA / SABSICASA / NTC
Inspection propertiesMandatoryMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafetyRF
Testing LocationNo local testing requiredNo local testing required
AgentsLocal agentsNo local agents required
Certificate Validity3 years3 years
Factory InspectionNoNo

Voltage & Frequency：230V, 50 Hz
Plug Types：NIS 100, IEC 60906-1, D (Class I), G (Class I)

Regulatory AuthoritiesSONCAP
Inspection propertiesMandatory
Specification RequirementsSafety
Testing LocationNo local testing required
AgentsNo local agents required
Certificate Validity1 year
Factory InspectionNo

iST Service Advantages

1

Global Presence & Unified Certification: iST boasts an extensive international business network, providing localized certification transfer services that comply with regional regulations. This helps enterprises accelerate their global market entry while ensuring product compliance with international standards.

2

Strategic International Partnerships: Close collaboration with global certification bodies ensures a seamless and efficient certification transfer process, helping businesses quickly obtain the necessary approvals worldwide.

3

Cross-Industry Expertise: With deep expertise across industries such as manufacturing and information technology, iST delivers precise and efficient certification solutions tailored to meet diverse industry needs.

4

Continuous Innovation & Market Leadership: By staying ahead of industry trends and emerging standards, iST continuously enhances its services to ensure enterprises remain compliant with the latest international regulations

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