In the United States, there are compulsory guidelines for products that may cause electromagnetic interference with other electronic devices. These standards aim to reduce radio frequency (RF) interference and ensure that any electronic equipment or device sold in the country does not pose a risk to public safety or interfere with the performance of other electronic products.

The process of FCC Certification generally follows these steps:

1. The manufacturer grants Compliance Testing Test Lab permission to apply for an FCC FRN number, which registers the manufacturer with the FCC before submitting devices for FCC Grants.
2. Compliance Testing obtains the FCC Grantee code (Company FCC Code) from the FCC on behalf of the manufacturer, which is used in the FCC ID.
3. The manufacturer delivers a device to Compliance Testing Test Lab for assessment and the required FCC testing, which must meet the necessary FCC standards.
4. Compliance Testing generates an FCC test report to demonstrate that the device has passed the relevant FCC tests and complies with the FCC standard(s).
5. The manufacturer is required to provide Compliance Testing with all appropriate documentation necessary for the FCC Filing.
6. The FCC test report, along with other required documentation, is submitted to a TCB (Telecommunications Certification Body) who will obtain the grant.
7. The FCC changed the certification process in 2015, and no longer accepts applications for certification. Applications must now be submitted through a recognized TCB, such as Compliance Testing, which is accredited to ISO 17065:2012 TCB and is authorized by the FCC to accept certification applications. Compliance Testing’s TCB can usually complete an FCC Grant within a week or two.