FAC

1. Certification Overview

FAC stands for Russia's Federal Communications Agency. FAC certification is Russia's wireless certification, ensuring that products installed in or connected to public telecommunications networks meet relevant Russian regulatory requirements. Almost all RF modules and telecommunications products require an FAC certificate to enter the Russian market.

2. Certification Mark

None

3. Certification Categories

1. FAC Certification and FAC Declaration
FAC approval takes two forms according to product category: declaration and certification.

An FAC certificate may list several similar model series, while an FAC declaration should specify only one model, without a series. Local or foreign companies may apply for FAC certification, but only locally registered companies may make a declaration and submit it to FAC for approval.

2. FAC Modular Approval
Manufacturers may choose to approve an embedded telecommunications module or the finished end-user equipment; either is legally acceptable. Approval of the finished equipment is preferable. If only the module is approved, the manufacturer must provide officials and customers, such as importers and customs agents, with legal and design information demonstrating that the finished equipment contains a fully approved module.

4. Product Scope

Telecommunications products such as switches, routers, communications equipment and fax machines, as well as other products with wireless transmission functions, including Bluetooth/Wi-Fi devices and 2G/3G/4G mobile phones.
Customer premises equipment (CPE), including wired and wireless telephones, IP phones, mobile devices, modems, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules using 802.15 and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking standards, telematics services and server antennas.

5. Required Documents

1. Technical instructions in Russian;
2. Test protocol;
3. Production data;
4. Applicant company details; the company must be registered in the Russian Federation;
5. Notes on the authorization letters from the manufacturer and applicant.
Note: The above documents must be provided in English or Russian.

6. Certification Timeline & Validity

Certification timeline: 6 weeks. Certificate validity: 3 years.

7. Factory Inspection

Not required