MiCOM Labs provides direct certification authority in 5 major markets and testing recognition across 15+ regulatory bodies worldwide, streamlining your path to global market access through established bilateral and multilateral MRAs.
Wireless and connected device manufacturers face a complex worldwide regulatory landscape with over 190+ countries maintaining their own compliance requirements. Each regulatory body has distinct certification processes, fee structures, testing requirements, and timeline expectations. MiCOM Labs operates under multiple Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) across three different service levels, providing manufacturers with the fastest possible certification routes while managing relationships with regulatory authorities globally. Get Your Global Certification Strategy Assessment
| Region | Acronym | Full Name | MiCOM Labs Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | FCC | Federal Communications Commission | TCB – Telecommunication Certification Body |
| Canada | ISED | Innovation, Science and Economic Development | FCB – Foreign Certification Body |
| European Union | RED | Radio Equipment Directive | NB – Notified Body |
| UK | UKCA | United Kingdom Conformity Assessment | CA – Conformity Assessment Body |
| Japan | MIC | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | RCB – Registered Certification Body |
| Region | Acronym | Full Name | MiCOM Labs Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | FCC | Federal Communications Commission | TCB – Telecommunication Certification Body |
| Canada | ISED | Innovation, Science and Economic Development | FCB – Foreign Certification Body |
| European Union | RED | Radio Equipment Directive | NB – Notified Body |
| UK | UKCA | United Kingdom Conformity Assessment | CA – Conformity Assessment Body |
| Japan | MIC | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | RCB – Registered Certification Body |
MiCOM Labs holds direct certification body status in the world’s five largest wireless device markets, enabling immediate certification under bilateral MRAs with full platform integration.
| Country/Region | Regulatory Body | MiCOM Labs Status | Certification | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FCC | Domestic TCB | Equipment Authorization | Days to Weeks, technology dependent |
| Canada | ISED | FCB + APEC MRA Phase II | ICES Certification | Days to Weeks, technology dependent |
| European Union | National Notified Bodies | Notified Body (US-EU MRA) | CE Marking | Days to Weeks |
| United Kingdom | UKCA Authorities | Approved Body (US-UK MRA) | UKCA Marking (not mandatory) | Days to Weeks |
| Japan | MIC | RCB (US-Japan MRA) | Type Approval | Days to Weeks |
Under the APEC TEL MRA Phase I and separate bilateral agreements, MiCOM Labs conducts testing and submits reports directly to local regulatory authorities for final certification.
| Country | Regulatory Body | Certification Mark | Process Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | ACMA | RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) | Moderate Extension |
| Taiwan | NCC | NCC Certification | Moderate Extension |
| South Korea | Various | KC Marking | Moderate Extension |
| Singapore | IMDA | IMDA Certification | Moderate Extension |
| Hong Kong | OFCA | OFCA Certification | Moderate Extension |
| Malaysia | SIRIM | SIRIM Certification | Moderate Extension |
| Vietnam | MIC | MIC Certification | Moderate Extension |
| New Zealand | RSM | RSM Certification | Moderate Extension |
| Mexico* | IFETEL | IFETEL Certification | Moderate Extension |
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For countries requiring mandatory local testing, MiCOM Labs provides expert project coordination through established partnerships with accredited local laboratories.
| Country | Regulatory Body | Local Testing Requirement | Timeline | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | ANATEL | MANDATORY at ANATEL-accredited labs | Extended | Portuguese |
| China | SRRC | MANDATORY at government-appointed labs | 10–12 weeks | Chinese |
| India | TEC/WPC | WPC ETA required, local rep needed | Extended | English/Hindi |
| Indonesia* | DJID | Accepts MiCOM reports direct | Standard | Indonesian |
*Special case – MiCOM Labs registered independently with Indonesia
| Region | Countries | Regulatory Bodies |
|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | Thailand, Philippines | NBTC, NTC |
| Latin America | Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia | ENACOM, ANATEL, SUBTEL, MTC, CRC |
| Central America | Costa Rica, Guatemala, Haiti | SUTEL, SIT, CONATEL |
| Africa | South Africa | ICASA |
With our four-step certification process, you gain clear market strategies, automated documentation support, and ongoing portfolio management to keep products globally compliant.
Our team evaluates your target markets and determines the optimal certification pathway based on our three-tier service model. For direct certification markets, we proceed immediately through bilateral MRA authority. For coordination markets, we connect you with our accredited laboratory network.
MiCMS® platform guides you through the required documentation for each target market, listing all necessary technical files and application forms. High-volume clients receive Contract User access, enabling them to create autonomous projects generating automated estimates.
Testing conducted using the MiTest® platform provides live project status and real-time data feeds. Our unique hyperlinked test reports separate measured data from their graphical representation. This supports ease of readability, enabling faster, simpler engineering review cycles.
MiPassport® maintains your complete certification portfolio with dynamic file management, keyword searchable navigation, and automated alerts for renewal requirements through MiComms™ regulatory newsfeed service.
Our service level comparison outlines market coverage and outcomes, enabling you to select the compliance pathway that best aligns with your launch strategy.
| Service Tier | Markets Covered | Timeline | Cost Level | Tracking Capability | Predictability |
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| Direct Certification | US, Canada, EU, UK, Japan | Days to weeks | Standard | Real-time via platforms | Highest |
| Testing + Submission | 10 APEC economies + Mexico | Weeks | Moderate increase | Real-time testing, coordination tracking | Good |
| Partnership Coordination | All other global markets | Weeks to months | Highest | Limited real-time visibility | Variable |
Partnering with MiCOM Labs puts you in the fast lane:
| Unmatched MRA Portfolio Combination |
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| MiCOM Labs operates under a distinctive combination of bilateral MRAs Phase II (US-EU, US-Canada, US-UK, US-Japan, US-Mexico) and multilateral agreements (APEC TEL MRA Phase I), providing direct authority access that most competitors cannot match. |
| Advanced Automation Technology |
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Our proprietary MiTest® and MiCMS® platforms provide automated testing integration, real-time project tracking, and instant report generation capabilities that significantly exceed industry standards. |
| Established Authority Relationships |
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| As a domestic TCB (US), FCB (Canada), Notified Body (EU), Approved Body (UK), and RCB (Japan), MiCOM Labs maintains direct relationships with regulatory authorities rather than working through intermediaries. |
| ISO Accreditation Excellence |
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| A2LA is accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 (Testing Laboratory) and ISO/IEC 17065 (Certification Body) standards, ensuring our processes meet international quality requirements across all service levels. |
Our service level comparison outlines market coverage and outcomes, enabling you to select the compliance pathway that best aligns with your launch strategy.
| Competitor | Strengths | Geographic Coverage | MiCOM Labs Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemko (Norway) | Brazil/India direct access | EU, US, Canada, Japan | Broader APEC MRA access + automation |
| NCEE Labs (USA) | US, Canada, EU coverage | North America, Europe | Superior Asia-Pacific reach |
| Eurofins MET Labs | Large established lab | US, Canada, EU | Real-time platforms + direct authority |
| Element (UK) | Cellular specialty | US, Canada, Japan | Multiple bilateral MRAs |
| UL | Previously a major competitor | Currently restricted | Market opportunity from ownership issues |
MRAs allow regulatory authorities to accept test reports and certifications from recognized foreign bodies without requiring duplicate testing. MiCOM Labs direct authority status enables us to issue final certifications immediately, eliminating the need to submit reports for review and reducing the time typically required for approval by weeks or months.
Brazil (ANATEL), China (SRRC), Argentina (ENACOM), and India (TEC/WPC) maintain mandatory local testing requirements regardless of foreign MRA status. These requirements stem from protectionist policies or revenue generation needs rather than the technical inadequacy of international testing capabilities.
Yes, our MiTest® platform can execute test strategies that satisfy multiple regulatory requirements simultaneously. For markets covered under MRAs, this approach significantly reduces overall testing time and costs while ensuring compliance across target regions.
Our real-time testing platform provides provisional results during testing, allowing engineering teams to identify and address issues before final certification. This “on-the-fly” capability reduces retest requirements and accelerates product development cycles.
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