Set the document route before release.

Q: What should an initial documentation request include?

Provide the selected SKU, hardware revision, wireless functions, destination, importer role, intended use and project stage. These inputs establish the scope for the first review.

Q: Which changes can alter the documentation route?

Changes to radio modules, antennas, hardware, power arrangements, labels, firmware functions or intended use can alter the records required. Each change is assessed against the specific product and destination.

Q: Can previous documentation support an OEM or ODM project?

Previous records can be reviewed for relevance, but they are not assumed to cover a different revision, market or product change without confirmation.

Q: Who manages local import and approval obligations?

Responsibilities vary by destination. Trudian can organize product documentation for review; local import, representative and authority obligations remain subject to the stated route.

Question 1

Which certifications does Trudian provide for OEM smart locks?

Answer

CE (RED 2014/53/EU for radio, LVD 2014/35/EU for electrical safety, EMC 2014/30/EU), FCC Part 15 for USA, UKCA for Great Britain, SASO CoC and CST type approval for Saudi Arabia, RoHS 3 (2011/65/EU), IP65/IP67 ingress protection, and EN 12209 Grade 3 mechanical performance. CB scheme test reports are available for multi-market certification from a single test report, reducing cost and timeline when certifying for multiple markets simultaneously. Full documentation package provided under NDA with hardware order at no additional charge.

Question 2

Can Trudian certify the smart lock under my brand name?

Answer

Yes — standard OEM path. The Declaration of Conformity is issued with Trudian as manufacturer and your company as brand owner and EU Responsible Person. The CE mark on the product and packaging shows your brand name and EU address. FCC authorization can be transferred to your Grantee Code for US supply — this adds 4-6 weeks and requires you to have an FCC Grantee Code (obtainable from FCC directly). For the UK, your company signs the UKCA Declaration of Conformity as the UK Responsible Person. We provide editable DoC templates for all markets as part of the OEM documentation package.

Question 3

Do I need a local EU representative for CE marking?

Answer

Yes — any non-EU manufacturer of radio equipment must designate an EU Authorised Representative whose name and address appears in the Declaration of Conformity and on the product label or packaging under RED Article 19. If you have an EU entity (company registration in any EU27 member state), you can act as your own Responsible Person. If not, we introduce vetted EU Authorised Representative services (typically 400-800 EUR per year per product family) in Germany, Netherlands, and UK. The AR does not need to be in the same country as your customers — one EU AR covers all EU27 markets.

Question 4

How long does CE or FCC certification take?

Answer

For standard Trudian models: certificates already exist and we provide copies immediately under NDA — no additional testing required for standard OEM orders. For ODM hardware with changes to PCB, antenna, or radio module: CE RED testing 3-5 weeks at an accredited EU lab, FCC testing 4-6 weeks at an FCC-accredited TCB. SASO CoC: 2-4 weeks after document submission to a licensed Saudi importer via an approved CAB. UKCA runs in parallel with CE testing using the same test reports. EN 12209 mechanical testing: 4-8 weeks if new testing required for hardware variants.

Question 5

What is the difference between CE self-declaration and third-party testing?

Answer

CE marking for radio products under RED requires third-party testing by an accredited laboratory — it cannot be self-declared by the manufacturer. The manufacturer must obtain test reports from an ILAC-accredited lab confirming the product meets applicable harmonised standards (ETSI EN 300 328 for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ETSI EN 301 489 for EMC). The Declaration of Conformity is then signed by the manufacturer or EU Authorised Representative based on those test reports. Trudian's existing CE test reports from accredited labs (TÜV, SGS, or Bureau Veritas) can be used as the technical basis for your own DoC — you are not paying for new testing, just for the DoC preparation and EU AR service.

Question 6

What documentation is included in the OEM certification package?

Answer

The OEM certification documentation package includes: CE Declaration of Conformity template (editable, with your company details), CE RED test reports from accredited laboratory (covers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and EMC), RoHS compliance declaration, EN 12209 Grade 3 mechanical test certificate, FCC authorization certificate and test reports, SASO CoC and CST approval for Saudi Arabia (where applicable), UKCA Declaration of Conformity template for UK, IP rating test report (IP65 or IP67), and ISO 9001 factory certificate. All documents provided in English. German-language versions of DoC and technical documentation available for EU market on request.

Question 7

What happens to certification if I change the hardware for ODM customization?

Answer

Any change to the radio module, antenna design, or PCB layout invalidates existing CE RED and FCC certifications — new testing is mandatory. Mechanical changes (housing color, material, logo) do not affect radio certification but may require updated IP rating testing if sealing is modified. Firmware changes that do not affect radio parameters do not require re-certification. Before committing to ODM hardware changes, request a certification impact assessment from our technical team — we can advise which changes require re-testing and which can be covered by a supplementary technical assessment, minimizing additional certification cost and timeline.

Scenario	Cert Status	Lead Time
Standard Trudian model (OEM relabel)	Existing certs — immediate	0 weeks
Minor ODM change (color, label, firmware)	Declaration update only	1–2 weeks
Hardware change (antenna, PCB revision)	Partial retest required	3–5 weeks
Full ODM (new product)	Full certification	6–10 weeks

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