Industry Canada / ISED

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), also known as Industry Canada (IC), is the certification body for all intentional and unintentional (incidental) radiators sold in Canada. Products must receive ISED authorization before they can be marketed in Canada.

ISED Requirements

ISED certification requirements closely parallel FCC requirements in many respects. Products containing intentional radiators must be certified under RSS (Radio Standards Specification) standards. Unintentional radiators must comply with ICES (Interference-Causing Equipment Standard) requirements, primarily ICES-003.

Combined US/Canada Testing

Because US and Canadian requirements are similar, CTS typically performs combined FCC and ISED testing in a single engagement. This reduces total testing cost and schedule compared to separate engagements. Test reports are prepared to satisfy both FCC and ISED requirements simultaneously.

Filing and Authorization

ISED certification is obtained through recognized certification bodies. CTS manages the complete certification process including test plan preparation, testing, report preparation, and filing. Authorization is typically obtained within a few weeks of completed testing.