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Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing (WPC) What is WPC ETC certification? How to obtain WPC certification for wireless Wi-fi enabled and bluetooth products?

WPC certification is an authorization to import and sell wireless wi-fi and bluetooth devices in the Indian Market. WPC stands for Wireless Planning and Coordination License. This is a voluntary license issued by the Radio Planning and Coordination Bureau of the Ministry of Telecommunications.

The WPC Import License as a whole is an authorization for the import and trade of radio equipment, also known as a Radio Program Coordination License, issued by the Radio Program Coordination Division of the Ministry of Telecommunications. Wireless products in India require a WPC certificate. WPC certificates are also required for importing and selling wireless products.

Products that require WPC certificate include:

• WiFi Router
• Wifi bulb / Smart Bulb
• Wireless Mouse
• Wireless Point of Sale Terminals
• Wireless Speakers
• Wireless receiver
• Bluetooth Headphones
• Wireless Camera
• WiFi Smart Watch
• Wireless Drones
• Wireless Pendrive
• Wireless Plug
• Wireless Nano USB
• Wireless Repeater
• Wireless Keyboard
• Wireless Home Automation Devices
• Hotspot Devices
• Wireless Pendrive
• Smart Home Gateway
• Walkie Talkie
• Wireless Terminal
• Bluetooth Devices
• Wireless POS Terminal
• Transmitter

List of the documents required to apply WPC ETA certification:

• GST and MSME registration
• Technical specification of the products
• Images of the products
• IEC code for importers
• RF test reports
• ID proof of the authorized signatory
• Company incorporation certificate

Cost of WPC registration:
Govt Fee: Rs. 10,000/-
RF testing fee: Rs. 9,000/- approx.
Our professional fee: Rs. 15,000/-

Validity of the WPC ETA certification:
A WPC ETA license is issued for a specific model and is valid as long as that model is manufactured without any modifications. WPC ETA license renewal is not required.

Step by step procedure to apply WPC certification for bluetooth & wireless wi-fi products:

• Create USER ID & Password on Saral Sanchar Portal
• Generate test request for RF testing
• Submission of application with requisite documents 
• Payment of Govt. fee
• Scrutiny of the application by the concerned officer
• Grant of the WPC certification for Bluetooth and wireless wi-fi products.

Expected WPC certification delivery period:
30 days

Conclusion:
WPC Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is required before importing wireless devices operating in unlicensed spectrum into India. WPC ETA certificate is also required for all products manufactured in India. If you want to conduct business in India using wireless devices, you will need to obtain a WPC license issued by the WPC Authority. The Wireless Planning and Coordination Department of India plans to provide WPC licenses (ETA certificates) to manufacturers and importers of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled devices.

Additional Information:

• Delivery Time: 2 Days

EPR Registration for plastic waste is mandatory on plastic packaging used in packaging for the import of machinery, furniture, household products, medical equipment, clothes, chemicals, footwear, toys, electronic products, food products etc.

To ensure the disposal of plastic packaging waste, the Plastic Waste Management Regulations 2016 introduce an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system. Manufacturers, importers and brand owners are then responsible for ensuring that plastic packaging waste is treated through recycling, reuse or disposal.

 

PIBO refers to producers, importers, and brand owners. If you identify as a PIBO and carry on a business in India that involves the use of plastic packaging, you are subject to EPR obligations irrespective of your turnover or the size of your business.

 

India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified changes to PWM rules on February 16, 2022, providing a wide range of guidelines for plastic waste manufacturers, importers, brand owners (PIBOs) and processors shall comply with extended producer responsibility.

The following entities shall register for EPR registration for plastic waste:

• Producer
• Importer
• Brand owner
• Plastic Waste Processor

Govt. Fee for EPR Registration for plastic waste for PIBOs:
 

• Plastic waste generation less than 1000 tonnes per annum(TPA): Rs. 10,000/-

• Plastic waste generation between 1000 to 10000 tonnes per annum(TPA): Rs. 20,000/-

• Plastic waste generation more than 10000 tonnes per annum(TPA): Rs. 50,000/-

List of the documents required to apply for EPR Registration for plastic waste:
 

• GST and MSME Registration
• IEC code of the company
• Aadhar and PAN card of the authorized signatory
• Images of the plastic packaging
• Last 2 years sales and purchase invoice
• Covering letter and declarations
• Company Incorporation certificate etc.

Step by step procedure to get EPR Registration for plastic waste:

• Documentation
• Registration for login credentials on the CPCB Portal
• Submission of the application
• Payment of the govt. fee
• Processing and scrutiny of the application by the CPCB officer
• Grant of EPR Registration

Validity of the EPR Registration for plastic waste:
A new registration shall be valid for one year, and a renewed registration shall be valid for three years.

Categories of the plastic packaging covered under EPR Registration:
1. Rigid Plastic - bottles, containers, toys, automotive parts etc.
2. Flexible plastic packaging - thin plastic films or sheets, bubble wrap, shrink wrap etc.
3. Multi layered plastic packaging - used for packaging food, medicines etc.
4. Compostable plastic - break down and decompose in organic matter

List of Single-Use Plastic (SUP) items that will be prohibited from 1st July 2022:

• Earbuds with plastic sticks
• Plastic sticks for balloons, Plastic flags
• Candy sticks, Ice cream sticks
• Polystyrene (Thermocol) for Decoration
• Plates, Cups, Glasses, Fork, Spoons
• Knives, Straws, Trays
• Wrapping/packing films around sweet boxes
• Invitation cards, Cigarette packets
• Plastic/PVC banners less than 100 microns
• Stirrers