Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is an approval that has to be obtained from WPC before importing any wireless device into India which doesn't require a WPC License and functions in the de-licensed frequency band. Such equipment's include products like Bluetooth devices, mobile phones, wi-fi technology, RFID and others. Some frequency bands have been assigned a license-free status so one doesn't need to have a license from WPC for products operating in those frequencies. Furthermore, to obtain an ETA, a detailed test report of the equipment obtained from a well-recognized laboratory has to be submitted to WPC for evaluation. We help our clients with testing of their equipment and obtaining the test report in proper format for submission to WPC. The time frame for this entire process to complete is around two to three weeks.
Once an application submitted at the WPC office, the documents are pre-scrutinized by the authority. Once WPC accepts the application it checks the documents and raises any query if needed. Upon further rectification by the applicant, WPC undergoes a fair procedure and grants the ETA.
Once an ETA license has been granted to an equipment, it still has to obtain an import license if it is required or intended to be imported in India. This import license has to obtain from WPC. Once the WPC grants ETA to an equipment it needs to be added to the equipment library. A predefined Performa is available to fill up the details and submit it to WPC. We help our clients in filling up this Performa and completing other essential procedures for obtaining the import license. An import license can be obtained in one or two weeks.
Once an application is filed through the WPC online portal, the applicant takes a printout and submits it to the WPC with other documents. Upon scrutinization, rectification and submission of any lagging documents WPC grants an import.
