Certification Overview by Region
CE / RED
Europe
Radio equipment and electrical safety for LoRaWAN nodes
FCC / ISED
USA / Canada
Unlicensed radio modules used in LoRaWAN kits
RCM
Australia / NZ
Electrical safety and radio for importers
UKCA
United Kingdom
UK marking for radio and electrical kits
ISO 9001:2015
Factory
Particlesensing manufacturing quality system
Market decision matrix
Radio and electrical marks are market-specific—CE/RED, FCC, and RCM are not automatically interchangeable. Plan the documentation pack per destination country before branding.
| Market | Primary standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European Union / EEA | CE + RED technical file (European Commission — CE marking) | Importer of record keeps the DoC; we supply factory reports |
| United States / Canada | FCC / ISED radio documentation (FCC Equipment Authorization) | Modular grants can be reused when the radio is unchanged |
| Australia / New Zealand | RCM + local responsible supplier (ACMA — RCM) | Electrical safety registration is handled by the importer |
| United Kingdom | UKCA with CE evidence reuse (UKCA marking (GOV.UK)) | UK importer details on the label |
| Factory quality | ISO 9001:2015 (ISO 9001) | Batch functional test and traceability on every shipment |
Marks do not transfer automatically
A CE/RED technical file does not automatically satisfy FCC or RCM filing. Radio grants can be reused when the module is unchanged. See our destination-market documentation guide for multi-market planning.
Official standards bodies
CE marking framework for products placed on the EU market
EU Radio Equipment DirectiveRED requirements for LoRaWAN radio equipment in the EEA
FCC Equipment AuthorizationUS radio equipment authorization for unlicensed transmitters
UKCA marking (GOV.UK)UK conformity marking guidance for radio and electrical products
ACMA — RCMAustralian Communications and Media Authority product labeling (RCM)
ISO 9001Quality management system used as the Particlesensing factory baseline
LoRa AllianceLoRaWAN specification and regional-parameter documentation
Detailed Comparison Table
| Aspect | CE / RED (EU) | FCC / ISED | RCM (AU/NZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Radio + electrical (RED) | Unlicensed radio grant | Importer electrical/radio |
| Applies to | EU/EEA kits | US/Canada kits | AU/NZ kits |
| Factory baseline | ISO 9001 + functional test | ISO 9001 + functional test | ISO 9001 + functional test |
| Labeling | CE + frequency band | FCC ID / ISED | RCM + importer |
| Food-contact note | PS-610 hygiene SOP | PS-610 hygiene SOP | PS-610 hygiene SOP |
| Decoder docs | Included | Included | Included |
| Typical reuse | Platform technical file | Modular radio grant | CE/FCC reports + local file |
| Who files | Manufacturer + EU importer | Grantee / importer | Local responsible supplier |
| What we supply | DoC, test reports, QC | Grant refs, manuals, QC | Reports + labeling pack |
| What we do not claim | Life-safety listing | Life-safety listing | Life-safety listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which documentation pack do I need for my market?
EU/EEA kits ship with a CE/RED technical-file pack. US/Canada kits need FCC/ISED radio documentation. Australia/NZ needs RCM plus a local responsible supplier. We map the pack to destination country in the quote.
Can one SKU carry multiple marks?
Yes, when the radio platform already has the grants. Dual labeling is quoted per SKU. Food-grade probes still follow the site hygiene SOP regardless of radio marks.
How long does a new private-label pack take?
6–12 weeks on a certified radio platform; longer if the enclosure or antenna changes. Factory ISO 9001 evidence is available immediately.
Do LoRaWAN kits replace life-safety listings?
No. These kits report leak, level, flow, soil, weather, and temperature. They are not fire-alarm or life-safety listed devices.