Type Approval for China Electronics: TELEC/MIC for Japan
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Type approval is the mandatory certification a radio device needs before it can legally be sold in a given country — for Japan that's TELEC/MIC approval under the Radio Law, conformance to ARIB standards, and the Giteki mark. Sourcing radio products from China for Japan means checking whether the module already holds module-level TELEC approval (which can carry through to your product) or whether full device testing is required. Costs and timelines vary by the approval path and the radio's complexity.
When you pursue type approval the shortcut that saves money is a pre-approved radio module — if the module carries TELEC/MIC certification, your finished device can often inherit it instead of full re-testing. We confirm whether the supplier's module is genuinely approved and whether your integration qualifies for the module path or needs full assessment.
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What is TELEC/MIC type approval and when do I need it?
It's Japan's mandatory radio certification under the Radio Law, shown by the Giteki mark, required for any device that transmits (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular) sold in Japan. Selling an uncertified radio there is illegal, so approval must be in place before launch.
Can I reuse a module's type approval for my product?
Often yes — if the radio module holds module-level TELEC approval and you integrate it within the approved conditions, your device can inherit that certification, avoiding full testing. Confirm the module's approval is valid and that your antenna and integration stay within its scope.
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