Certification & Regulatory¶
This section tracks certification requirements, test plans, and compliance status for the EverTag product platform.
Certification Landscape¶
The EverTag system spans two regulatory domains:
| Domain | Products | Standards | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-voltage safety | Power Base Module (wall receptacle) | UL 498, UL 1310 | Mains input, transformer, fusing, insulation, Class 2 output limiting |
| Low-voltage / radio | Connectivity Module (PCB 232200--232211) | FCC Part 15, CE RED, RoHS, REACH, WEEE | BLE/WiFi/LTE radio emissions, EMC, general product safety |
Because the USB rail from the Power Base Module is Class 2-limited (per UL 1310), the downstream EverTag Connectivity Module PCBs remain outside the high-voltage safety domain.
Regulatory Strategy & Requirements¶
Detailed requirements and strategies for our target markets are documented in the following sections:
- North America (US & Canada): FCC, ISED, and NRTL (UL/CSA) requirements.
- Europe & UK (CE & UKCA): RED, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, and UKCA marking.
- Global Market Access (GMA): Leveraging CB Scheme and CE/FCC reports for broader market entry (e.g., Australia, Japan).
- Modular Integration Strategy: Rules for maintaining pre-certified module validity (trace routing, Tx limits, co-location).
- Labeling & Manual Requirements: Required physical marks (FCC ID, CE) and legal statements for the user manual.
- Lab Test Plan & Preparation: Hardware, firmware (DTM), and documentation requirements for formal lab testing.
Connectivity Module Certifications (Two-Phase Strategy)¶
To minimize initial testing cost and risk, we are employing a Two-Phase Certification Process: * Phase 1 (Initial Launch): Base modules with BLE and WiFi (PCBs 232200, 232201, 232202, 232203). * Phase 2 (Expansions via C2PC): LTE extension (232210/232211) and 60 GHz Radar (on 232204).
| Certification | Standard | Applicable PCBs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCC (BLE) | FCC Part 15 Subpart C | All | Phase 1 (Not started) |
| FCC (WiFi) | FCC Part 15 Subpart C | 232202, 232203 | Phase 1 (Not started) |
| CE RED (BLE/WiFi) | EU Directive 2014/53/EU | All (EU market) | Phase 1 (Not started) |
| CE EMC | EN 55032 / EN 55035 | All | Phase 1 (Not started) |
| RoHS | EU Directive 2011/65/EU | All | Phase 1 (Not started) |
| REACH | EU Regulation 1907/2006 | All | Phase 1 (Not started) |
| WEEE | EU Directive 2012/19/EU | All (EU market) | Phase 1 (Not started) |
| FCC (LTE) | FCC Part 15 Subpart C | 232210, 232211 | Phase 2 (C2PC) |
| FCC (Radar) | FCC Part 15.255 | 232204 | Phase 2 (C2PC) |
| CE RED (LTE/Radar) | EU Directive 2014/53/EU (e.g., EN 305 550 for Radar) | 232203+232210/232211 (LTE), 232204 (Radar) | Phase 2 (C2PC) |
Modular Pre-Certifications¶
Key RF modules carry their own certifications, simplifying end-product testing. The certificates can be found in the Datasheets & Reference Documents page.
| Module | Pre-Certification | End-Product Testing Still Required |
|---|---|---|
| PAN B611-1 (nRF54L15) | FCC modular, ISED, CE RED, MIC, SRRC, RCM | System-level unintentional emissions |
| ESP32-C5-WROOM-1 | FCC, CE, IC, MIC, KC, SRRC | Integration emissions testing |
| SIM7672E | FCC modular, CE RED | Antenna integration, SAR (if applicable) |
| Acconeer A121 | FCC modular (15.255), CE RED | Ground plane integration, lens compliance, spurious emissions |
Power Base Module Certifications¶
The high-voltage base is a custom NEMA 5-15 outlet product with an integrated USB power supply. CargoBeacon AB is the product owner.
Note on US-Only Scope & Safety Features: For Phase 1, the Power Base Module is only required to be certified for sale in the United States. Additional design requirements mentioned in the specifications—such as LPS (Limited Power Source), MOOP (Means of Operator Protection), OVP (Over Voltage Protection), OCP (Over Current Protection), and SCP (Short Circuit Protection)—are not separate standalone certifications. Instead, these are safety criteria and design features that are evaluated and verified by the test lab during the UL 1310 and UL 62368-1 ETL listing process.
Important Note on Certification Sequencing: The Power Base Module and the Connectivity Module operate in separate safety domains. Because the Power Base Module provides a certified Class 2-limited USB output (per UL 1310), the downstream Connectivity Module is isolated from high-voltage risks. Therefore, we do not need to complete the Power Base certification before proceeding with the Connectivity Module certifications. The Connectivity Module can be tested and certified independently using a standard off-the-shelf Class 2 USB power supply in the lab.
| Certification | Standard | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UL Listing (receptacle) | UL 498 | Not started |
| UL Listing (Class 2 power) | UL 1310 | Not started |
| FCC (unintentional radiator) | FCC Part 15 Subpart B (SDoC) | Not started |
Human Disciplines Mapped Here¶
This Certification tab covers the following traditional engineering disciplines (see PPAP Section 2e for the full list):
| KB Discipline Name | Traditional Name | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Safety | Safety Management | Safety analysis (FMEA), safety manual, SIL/PLr assessment |
| Environmental & EMC Test | Environmental test | EMC test plans, climate testing, vibration, pre-compliance |
The regulatory KB role grants access to this section. Compliance engineers, test lab coordinators, and safety engineers should be assigned this role.