FCC E-Labeling

FCC procedures allow E-Labels for

specific devices at applicants option
– If applicant doesn’t opt for e-label then physical
label rules apply
Types of devices:
– Devices with integrated non-removable
screens
– Devices without integrated display that can
only operate in conjunction with a device that
has an electronic display
– Modular transmitters where host has a display
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 FCC Applicable Information

Types of information that may be

displayed
– FCCID for Certified devices
– Logo for devices subject to Declaration of
Conformity (DoC)
– Any information that FCC rules require to be
on surface of product unless the rules allow for
the information to be in the manual or
packaging inserts.
• Rules allow for very small devices to put
statements in manual

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 FCC Requirements
Users must be able to access without special
access code in less than 3 steps from device
setup menu
– An end user installed pin or password does not apply
Label information must be secured and
unmodifiable by third party or end user
Access instructions must be provided to users
Bulk imports and devices not packaged
individually must have physical label at time of
import, marketing and sales
– Removable adhesive label that lasts through normal
shipping and handling and removed by customer is
allowed

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 FCC Procedures Documentation

Knowledge Database (KDB) Publication 784748

– Viewable at www.fcc.gov/kdb using the publication
search for 784748
– 784748 Covers all FCC Label issues (physical and
electronic) – effective date July 11, 2014
• Attachment D01 general physical label requirements
• Attachment D02 E-Label
Rules - Title 47 US Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR)
– FCC 17-94 Released on July 14, 2017 but not effective
yet incorporates E-label in 2.935
• Same E-label requirements as KDB 784748 in effect since
2014

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