TELEC / MIC Type Approval for Japan
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TELEC (and the broader MIC type approval) is the radio certification required to legally sell wireless electronics in Japan under the Radio Law, covering Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other RF devices sourced from China. Approval is granted against ARIB standards, and using a pre-certified radio module that already carries a Giteki mark (the ⊤ technical conformity mark) can save a full module-level test cycle. Standalone TELEC approval for a new radio typically runs several thousand USD and a few weeks once test samples are in the lab.
When you source a Japan-bound wireless product, the cheapest path is usually a module that is already Giteki-certified, so the host device inherits the approval — we verify the module's MIC number before assuming it transfers.
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FAQ
Do I need TELEC certification to sell a wireless device in Japan?
Yes. Any device that transmits radio (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, cellular) must carry MIC/TELEC type approval and display the Giteki mark to be legally sold in Japan.
Can I reuse a module's existing Giteki certification?
Often yes — if your Chinese supplier uses a radio module that already holds a valid MIC number, the host product can inherit that approval, avoiding a separate radio test. Confirm the module number matches the certificate.
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