Enforcement Bureau Warns of Need to Comply With New RF Requirements

The FCC Enforcement Bureau warned all companies marketing RF devices they may be subject to new compliance requirements under supplier’s declaration of conformity (SDoC) procedures. “Before being marketed in the United States, devices subject to the SDoC procedures must be properly authorized, labeled, and furnished with the proper user information disclosures,” EB said Friday. “Failure to comply may subject the violator to substantial monetary penalties that could total more than $150,000 per violation.” The rules cover many consumer and commercial devices, including computer peripherals, LED signs, ultrasonic humidifiers and microwave ovens. EB posted a specific advisory to LED sign marketers, target of recent enforcement.