Selling Wireless Devices in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide to ISED Compliance

Entering the Canadian market with wireless products requires compliance with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulations. Before importing or selling, manufacturers must ensure their devices are certified under the applicable Radio Standards Specifications (RSS) through the RSP‑100 procedure.

Key steps include:
1. Determine if your device requires certification under ISED rules (most wireless transmitters do).
2. Work with an ISED‑recognized Certification Body (CB) to test and certify your product.
3. Appoint a Canadian Representative if your company is located outside Canada. This representative must sign Annex A of RSP‑100 and be able to respond to ISED inquiries and post‑certification audits.
4. Label your product with the ISED certification number and ensure bilingual (English/French) compliance notices are included in manuals per RSS‑Gen.
5. Maintain compliance records and ensure renewals or product family certifications are properly managed.

By following these steps, manufacturers can ensure their wireless products enter the Canadian market smoothly and legally.

Updated Reference Links (Sept 2025)

• RSP-100 (Certification Procedure)

• RSS-Gen (General Requirements)

• RSS-102 (SAR/RF Exposure)

• Certification Overview (ISED)

• RSP-100 Form A (Canadian Representative Agreement)

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See Also

• Radio Equipment Certification — When is ISED Certification Required?

• Notice re RSP-100 – Certification of Radio Apparatus