IoT Device Certification for Global Expansion

IoT devices sold in the US typically require FCC certification to demonstrate radio frequency compliance, and may also need UL certification for safety. For the EU, CE marking is mandatory and typically requires compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive and relevant IEC standards such as IEC 62368-1. Hardware Compliance's AI agents identify the exact certifications applicable to your specific IoT product, target markets, and intended use — so you don't miss a required approval before launch.

Traditional compliance consultants charge by the hour and take months to research standards, draft documentation, and recommend labs. Hardware Compliance's AI agents perform that research in minutes, auto-generate the required technical documentation, and intelligently match your IoT device with the right accredited testing lab. The platform replaces the slow, manual consulting workflow with an AI-driven process that takes weeks instead of months, at a fraction of traditional consulting costs.

Certification timelines vary depending on the standards required, the complexity of the IoT device, and the testing lab's schedule. The compliance preparation phase — research, documentation, and lab selection — often takes teams months when handled manually. Hardware Compliance compresses that preparation phase to weeks by automating regulatory research, technical file drafting, and lab matching, allowing teams to reach the testing phase faster.

Hardware Compliance supports multi-market certification workflows that map requirements across the US, EU, UK, and other jurisdictions simultaneously. For an IoT device, that means the platform can research FCC requirements for the US alongside CE marking requirements for the EU within a single compliance workflow — eliminating the need to run separate processes or hire consultants in each region.

Most accredited testing labs require a technical file that includes a product description, list of applicable standards, test plans, a risk assessment, and a draft declaration of conformity. Hardware Compliance's AI automatically generates this complete documentation package based on your IoT device specifications and the standards identified as applicable — so your submission is complete and formatted correctly the first time.