New SRRC Certificate Regulations: Your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Device Sales Eligibility is Adjusting

Key Update from MIIT Notice No. 129
        In accordance with MIIT Notice No. 129, all SRRC certificates issued under the old standard (No. 353) will officially expire and become invalid on December 31, 2025. Companies holding certificates under the old standard must complete the certificate update process before the end of 2025 to avoid any disruption to the market eligibility of their products.

Affected Product Scope
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) devices (e.g., Wi-Fi),Bluetooth devices：

• Network Cameras
• Bluetooth Headsets
• Bluetooth Speakers
• Smart Pet Supplies (e.g., Automatic Feeders, Water Dispensers)
• Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) devices (operating in the 5800MHz band)

Analysis of Differences Between Old and New Versions

Key Differences & Challenges for Bluetooth and WiFi 2.4GHz

           1. Tighter Restrictions on High-Channel Sidebands:

• Old Standard: -33 dBm/100kHz (equivalent to -83 dBm/Hz)
• New Standard: -40 dBm/1MHz (equivalent to -100 dBm/Hz)
• This represents a significant 17 dB tightening in the limit. The low-frequency spurious emissions limits have also become more stringent.

          2. New Interference Avoidance Requirement:

The new standard introduces mandatory interference avoidance capabilities.

• Other Important Notes:

         Note: Devices with an EIRP power below 10mW are classified as low-power and generally do not require SRRC certification. This exemption does not apply to Bluetooth devices.

Key Differences & Challenges for 5.1GHz and 5.8GHz Bands

          1. Stricter Spurious Emissions Limits:

• The spurious emissions limits for the 30MHz-1GHz low-frequency range have been tightened in certain frequency bands.

        2. New Interference Avoidance Requirement:The new standard introduces mandatory interference avoidance capabilities.

•  Other Important Notes:

         1. Note 1: For the 5.1GHz band, there are no exemption conditions.
         2. Note 2: For the 5.8GHz band, devices with an EIRP power below 14 dBm are classified as low-power and do not require SRRC certification.

Recommended Actions

Manufacturers with product models currently on the market should proactively prepare to complete the standard upgrade and certificate renewal by December 31, 2025.

Required Procedure for Certificate Renewal

1. Necessary Documentation

• A clear electronic scan of the original certificate must be provided for verification purposes.
• The physical original certificate must be returned to the Radio Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) during the application process to facilitate certificate cancellation and reissuance.
• The ISO certificate, business license, applicant’s power of attorney, and OEM agreement (if applicable) must all be valid at the time of application.

2. Test Samples

• One (1) Fixed-Frequency Conduction Test Sample: For measuring fundamental RF parameters.
• One (1) Sample with Adaptive Functionality (Interference Avoidance): For verifying the newly introduced interference avoidance test items.

3. Test Report

        An official test report from a laboratory accredited under the CMA scheme and specifically authorized to conduct testing according to MIIT Notice No. 129 is mandatory for submission.