The United States has no single “national mark”. Depending on what you make, you may need FCC authorization for electronics and radios, a UL / ETL (NRTL) safety listing that US buyers, retailers and inspectors expect, and FDA registration for food, medical devices, drugs and cosmetics. Global Approbation maps the exact requirements for your product and runs the whole process from India, so your first shipment clears customs and your buyer signs off.
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Certifications
Anything that runs on a clock signal or emits radio waves (chargers, LED drivers, IoT devices, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi products, telecom gear) needs FCC equipment authorization before it can be marketed in the US.
Read about FCC certification →Safety certification by an OSHA-recognised lab (UL, Intertek ETL, CSA, TÜV and others). Often demanded by retailers, Amazon, insurers and electrical inspectors even where no federal law makes it compulsory.
Read about UL / ETL certification →Foreign facilities must register with the US FDA and name a US Agent. Medical devices may also need 510(k) clearance; cosmetics need MoCRA registration and listing.
Read about FDA registration →Mandatory DOE energy efficiency certification for covered products, plus the voluntary ENERGY STAR label buyers look for.
Read about DOE & ENERGY STAR →Children’s Product Certificate and General Certificate of Conformity, with eFiling mandatory since 8 July 2026.
Read about CPSC / CPC →Chemical screening and safe-harbor warnings for products that may reach California consumers.
Read about Prop 65 →EPA formaldehyde standards for plywood, MDF, particleboard and furniture made with them.
Read about TSCA Title VI →Requirements
| Product type | Typical US requirements |
|---|---|
| Wireless & IoT (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, GSM modules) | FCC Certification (FCC ID) · UL/ETL safety if mains-powered |
| Adapters, chargers, LED drivers, IT equipment | FCC Part 15 (SDoC or Certification) · UL/ETL listing (e.g. UL 62368-1) · DOE efficiency for external power supplies |
| Household & kitchen appliances | UL/ETL listing (UL 60335 series / product-specific UL standards) · FCC if electronic controls |
| Lighting & luminaires | UL/ETL (e.g. UL 1598, UL 8750) · FCC Part 15 · DOE / Energy Star where applicable |
| Food, spices, packaged foods | FDA Food Facility Registration · US Agent · Prior Notice for each shipment |
| Medical devices & diagnostics | FDA Establishment Registration & Device Listing · 510(k)/De Novo where required |
| Cosmetics & personal care | FDA MoCRA facility registration & product listing · labelling review |
Why Choose Us
Process
You share product details; we list every US requirement (FCC, NRTL, DOE, FDA, state rules such as California Prop 65). Planning Europe too? See our EU certification page.
We compare your current reports and design against the US standards and flag changes early.
Samples go to the right lab; we prepare the technical file, labels and user-manual statements.
FCC grant or SDoC, NRTL listing and factory inspection, or FDA registration, as applicable.
Renewals, changes, follow-up inspections and marketplace document requests.
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Share your product name, HS code and target market. Our specialists reply within 24 hours with the exact requirement, route and timeline.
FAQ
Regulations, standards and deadlines change. Scope, testing route and timelines are confirmed product by product after our applicability review. Global Approbation is a consultancy and does not itself issue certificates; approvals are granted by the relevant authority, accredited laboratory, certification body or notified body.
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