CETECOM
cetecom advanced
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Cetecom advanced offers global market access for technology products through comprehensive wireless RF testing and certification services. They specialize in navigating international regulations for efficient product approval.
Cetecom advanced is a global partner for regulatory testing of devices with wireless technologies, supporting market approval in over 180 countries. They offer expertise in international certification, including FCC, ACMA, and CE marking, ensuring efficient and cost-effective product launches. Their services encompass a wide range of testing, including wireless RF testing, cybersecurity, battery safety, and SAR testing. Cetecom advanced utilizes its extensive experience and network of official approval bodies to manage project approvals, providing a clear path to market for your technology products. With a focus on simplifying complex international regulations, Cetecom advanced acts as a recognized contact for authorities, managing project lifecycles and ensuring compliance with diverse global requirements. They also offer certification according to private approval regimes as an additional quality feature.
About
**Who they are**
CETECOM provides global market access for technology products through comprehensive wireless RF testing and certification services. They specialize in navigating international regulations for efficient product approval.
**Expertise & scope**
* Navigating international regulations for product approval.
* FCC certification for market access in the USA, including understanding updated authorization programs and self-declaration requirements.
* SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) testing and WPT (Wireless Power Transfer) measurements to ensure products meet health and safety limits for market entry.
* Product certification for various global markets, including Europe (CE marking), Australia (ACMA certification), and Brazil (Anatel certification).
* Specialized testing and certification for Amazon Alexa Built-in devices.
* Leveraging existing CE marking and FCC certification reports for ACMA certification to reduce manufacturer effort.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Recognized contact for authorities.
* Project management for market approval in over 200 countries.
* Direct market approvals in Europe, Japan, Canada, and the USA with own internal certification bodies.
* ISO 17025 accredited and FCC recognized laboratory for ACMA certification testing.
* Authorized by Amazon to conduct product testing for the Alexa Built-in Badge in their Milpitas (Silicon Valley) and Essen (Germany) laboratories.
CETECOM provides global market access for technology products through comprehensive wireless RF testing and certification services. They specialize in navigating international regulations for efficient product approval.
**Expertise & scope**
* Navigating international regulations for product approval.
* FCC certification for market access in the USA, including understanding updated authorization programs and self-declaration requirements.
* SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) testing and WPT (Wireless Power Transfer) measurements to ensure products meet health and safety limits for market entry.
* Product certification for various global markets, including Europe (CE marking), Australia (ACMA certification), and Brazil (Anatel certification).
* Specialized testing and certification for Amazon Alexa Built-in devices.
* Leveraging existing CE marking and FCC certification reports for ACMA certification to reduce manufacturer effort.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Recognized contact for authorities.
* Project management for market approval in over 200 countries.
* Direct market approvals in Europe, Japan, Canada, and the USA with own internal certification bodies.
* ISO 17025 accredited and FCC recognized laboratory for ACMA certification testing.
* Authorized by Amazon to conduct product testing for the Alexa Built-in Badge in their Milpitas (Silicon Valley) and Essen (Germany) laboratories.
Additional information
CETECOM assists manufacturers in understanding and complying with diverse international product certification requirements. They highlight that while CE marking and FCC certification provide access to the EU and US markets respectively, independent certification is necessary for other regions. Their expertise lies in managing this complexity, leveraging existing test reports where possible, and ensuring products meet the specific regulatory demands of each target market. For example, ACMA certification for Australia can often reuse data from CE and FCC approvals, streamlining the process. They also offer specialized services like Amazon Alexa certification, ensuring devices meet Amazon's quality and security standards for the Alexa Built-in Badge.
Key Highlights
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CETECOM offers FCC certification services, acting as a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) for evaluating applications and issuing FCC grants.
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“To make the certification process more efficient for manufacturers in and outside the U.S., the FCC has designated Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs) that have the authority to evaluate a customer-submitted application for certification and issue an FCC grant as part of the FCC approval process”
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They provide SAR testing for frequencies from 4 MHz to 10 GHz and WPT measurements from 3 kHz to 4 MHz, ensuring compliance with international health and safety standards.
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“Our services includes SAR testing in the spectrum from 4 MHz to 10 GHz and WPT measurements of magnetic field sources from 3 kHz to 4 MHz.”
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CETECOM manages product certification projects in over 200 countries and provides direct market approvals for Europe, Japan, Canada, and the USA.
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“we take over the project management for market approval in over 200 countries and also ensure direct market approvals in Europe, Japan, Canada and the USA with our own internal certification bodies.”
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They are an ISO 17025 accredited and FCC recognized laboratory capable of performing ACMA certification testing based on CE marking and FCC certification.
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“As an ISO 17025 accredited and FCC recognized laboratory, testing for ACMA certification based on CE marking and FCC certification can be performed in our laboratories.”
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CETECOM is authorized by Amazon to conduct product testing for the Alexa Built-in Badge at their laboratories in Milpitas and Essen.
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“Our laboratories in Milpitas (Silicon Valley) and Essen (Germany) have been authorized by Amazon to conduct product testing to qualify products for the Amazon certification.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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CETECOM is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
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“As an ISO 17025 accredited and FCC recognized laboratory”
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CETECOM is an FCC recognized laboratory.
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“As an ISO 17025 accredited and FCC recognized laboratory”
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CETECOM laboratories in Milpitas and Essen are authorized by Amazon for Alexa Built-in product testing.
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“Our laboratories in Milpitas (Silicon Valley) and Essen (Germany) have been authorized by Amazon to conduct product testing to qualify products for the Amazon certification.”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Companies seeking global market access for wireless products.
- Manufacturers needing to navigate complex international certification requirements.
- Providers requiring FCC, CE, RED, ISED, ACMA, Anatel, or Amazon Alexa certifications.
How engagement typically works
- Project-based certification management.
- Direct consultation on SAR and WPT requirements.
- Leveraging existing test reports for new market approvals.
Typical deliverables
- FCC Certification Grants
- CE Marking approvals
- ACMA Certification Reports
- Anatel Certification approvals
- SAR Testing Reports
- Alexa Built-in Badge Qualification
Good to know
- Best when products incorporate wireless technologies.
- Requires understanding of specific national regulatory requirements.
HQ:
Saarbrücken, DE
Languages:
English
Claim status:
Listed
Services & Capabilities
Wireless / RF Testing (FCC / RED / ISED)
Countries:
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Canada, Japan, South Korea, India, Brazil, Mexico, Europe, Asia
Industries:
Medical Devices
Pricing model:
Custom pricing
Programs Supported:
FCC, CE RED
Is Accredited:
Yes
Tcb Relationship:
Yes
Red Notified Body Support:
Yes
Ised Support:
No
Sar Testing Capability:
Yes
Ota Testing Capability:
No
Supported Radios:
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE/5G, Other
Module Certification Support:
Yes
End Product Certification Support:
Yes
Filing Support:
Yes
Regions Served:
USA, Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, China, India
Nda Support:
Yes
Lead Time Band:
Start in 8-12 weeks
Quote SLA:
3-5 business days
Sample Return Policy:
Return
Supported Bands:
6 GHz
Additional wireless_rf_testing Details
Programs Supported
FCC, CE RED, ISED Canada, ACMA, Anatel, Amazon Alexa
Tcb Relationship
Yes
Sar Testing Capability
Yes
Supported Radios
Bluetooth®, Cellular / 5G, Wi-Fi (implied by FCC/RED), Wireless Power Transfer
Lead Time Band
Start in 4-8 weeks
Quote SLA
3-5 business days
Sample Return Policy
Return
Minimum Project Size
Custom
Pricing Model
Custom
