United States of America

Type A

Type B

Regulatory agency

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Regulations

• Safety standards require testing and certification of products through an OSHA recognised Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL).
• Factory inspections are required, where applicable.
• Compliance with CSA, UL and/or IEC standards.

Guidelines

• Although certification is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for marketing purposes and offers state-level authorities a sound basis for product evaluation.
• Certified products are marked by the manufacturer with the mark of the NRTL and listed in a “Listing Book” published by the NRTL.

Applicable product categories

A full list of product categories may be found here.

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Our services at a glance

TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with USA requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. As a recognised NRTL, TÜV SÜD can provide electrical safety certification for a range of products including:

• Electrical drives        
• Industrial control systems       
• IT equipment      
• Laboratory equipment
• Lasers
• Power supplies, etc.

Regulations

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Regulations

• Manufacturers’ declaration is required for certain products stated in Title 47 of the CFR, Part 15 and Part 18.
• Household appliances are exempted.

Guidelines

DoC prodecure:

• Test the product for compliance at an accredited test laboratory.
• Prepare a technical file.
• Mark the product and place the required FCC notices in the user manual.

Certification procedure:

• Get the product tested at a Telecoms CB.
• Submit the test report, together with other essential documents and a proposed FCC ID Number to the FCC.
• Mark the product with the FCC ID and compliance statement, and place the required FCC notices in the user manual.

Applicable product categories

• Common unintentional radiators include personal computers, peripherals, receivers, radios, TV sets, and cable TV home terminals. Intentional radiators include cable-locating equipment, cordless telephones, remote control and alarm transmitters, field-disturbance sensors for opening doors, and spread-spectrum systems for wideband data transmission.
• To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Our services at a glance

TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with USA requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. As a Telecoms CB, TÜV SÜD is authorised by the FCC to issue grants for a wide range of equipment within the following categories:

• Licensed Radio Service Equipment
• Radio Equipment (intentional and unintentional radiators)
• Unlicensed Radio Equipment
• Wireline Terminal Equipment

Regulatory agency

Department of Energy (DOE)

Regulations

Energy efficiency: 

• Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) are required for many products.Household appliances are exempted.
• Mandatory Energy Guide labelling is required for certain products.

RoHS:

• Californian RoHS under the Electronic Waste Recycling Act 2003 applies.

Guidelines 

• Manufacturers must submit energy use data to the DOE and FTC stating that it complies with the regulations. They must also report to DOE and FTC when a new model is introduced or an existing one is discontinued.
• Information on EnergyGuide labels must be based on Department of Energy (DOE) test procedures.

Applicable product categories

Product categories that require mandatory labelling include:

• Ballasts
• Freezers      
• Water heaters
• Heaters
• Fluorescent lamps
• Room air conditioners
• Clothes washers
• Refrigerators     
• Central air conditioners   
• Heat pumps
• Boilers
• Furnaces
• Dishwashers

A full list of product categories may be found here. To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Our services at a glance 

TÜV SÜD has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with USA requirements and obtaining the necessary approval. TÜV SÜD can also support manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.

Regulatory agency

Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA)

Regulations

• CFR Part 68 requires compliance. 
• Declaration of Compliance (DoC) is required.  

Guidelines

DoC procedure:

• Test the product for compliance at an accredited test laboratory.
• Prepare a technical file.
• Mark the product and place the requirement FCC notices in the user manual.
• Prepare and sign a DoC.

Certification procedure:

• Get the product tested at a telecom CB.

• Submit the test report, together with other essential documents and a proposed FCC ID Number to the FCC.
• Mark the product with the FCC ID and compliance statement, and place the required FCC notices in the user manual.

Regulatory agency

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Regulations

• CFR Part 15 requires compliance. Testing by an accredited test laboratory is required.
• DoC or Certification from a telecoms CB is required.
• As a general guide: 

1. DoC or Certification is required for unintentional radiators. 
2. Certification is required for intentional radiators.

Guidelines

DoC procedure:

• Test the product for compliance at an accredited test laboratory.
• Prepare a technical file.
• Mark the product and place the requirement FCC notices in the user manual.
• Prepare and sign a DoC.

Certification procedure:

• Get the product tested at a telecom CB.
• Submit the test report, together with other essential documents and a proposed FCC ID Number to the FCC.
• Mark the product with the FCC ID and compliance statement, and place the required FCC notices in the user manual.