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9.3.3 HELPFUL WEBSITES
A document that can be used as a starting point in
understanding the use of Short Range Devices (SRD)
in Europe is the European Radio Communications
Committee (ERC) Recommendation 70-03 E, which
can be downloaded from the European Communica
-
tions Committee (ECC) at: http://www.ecodocdb.dk/
Additional helpful web sites are:
• Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU): https://
ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-
standards/harmonised-standards/red_en
• European Conference of Postal and Telecommu-
nications Administrations (CEPT):
http://www.cept.org
• European Telecommunications Standards Insti-
tute (ETSI):http://www.etsi.org
• The Radio Equipment Directive Compliance
Association (REDCA):
http://www.redca.eu/
9.4 Japan
The RN4678 module has received type certification
and is labeled with its own technical conformity mark
and certification number as required to conform to the
technical standards regulated by the Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan pursuant
to the Radio Act of Japan.
Integration of this module into a final product does not
require additional radio certification provided installa
-
tion instructions are followed and no modifications of
the module are allowed. Additional testing may be
required:
• If the host product is subject to electrical appli-
ance safety (for example, powered from an AC
mains), the host product may require Product
Safety Electrical Appliance and Material (PSE)
testing. The integrator must contact their confor
-
mance laboratory to determine if this testing is
required.
• There is a voluntary Electromagnetic Compatibil-
ity (EMC) test for the host product administered
by VCCII:
http://www.vcci.jp/vcci_e/index.html
9.4.1 LABELING AND USER
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
The label on the final product which contains the
RN4678 module must follow Japan marking
requirements. The integrator of the module must refer
to the labeling requirements for Japan available at the
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)
website.
The RN4678 module is labeled with its own technical
conformity mark and certification number. The final
product in which this module is being used must have
a label referring to the type certified module inside:
9.4.2 HELPFUL WEB SITES
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC):
http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/index.htm
Association of Radio Industries and Businesses
(ARIB):
http://www.arib.or.jp/english/
9.5 Korea
The RN4678 module has received certification of con-
formity in accordance with the Radio Waves Act. Inte-
gration of this module into a final product does not
require additional radio certification provided installa
-
tion instructions are followed and no modifications of
the module are allowed.
9.5.1 LABELING AND USER
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
The label on the final product which contains the
RN4678 module must follow KC marking requirements.
The integrator of the module should refer to the labeling
requirements for Korea available on the Korea Com
-
munications Commission (KCC) website.
The RN4678 module is labeled with its own KC mark.
The final product requires the KC mark and certificate
number of the module:
9.5.2 HELPFUL WEB SITES
Korea Communications Commission (KCC):
http://www.kcc.go.kr.
National Radio Research Agency (RRA):
http://rra.go.kr.