Guidelines for Labelling and User Information for Devices Subject to Part 15

( from FCC 784748 D01 Labelling Part 15 &18 Guidelines v08)

Labelling Requirements  for Part 15 Devices:

Verification

The specific labelling requirements for a device subject to the Verification procedure are
contained in Section 15.19(a). These labelling requirements are:
If the device is subject only to Verification, include a label bearing a unique identifier (Section 2.954) and one of three compliance statements specified in Section 15.19(a). If the labelling area for the device is so small, and/or it is not practical to place the compliance statement on the device, then the statement can be placed in the user manual or product packaging (Section 15.19(a)(5)). However, the device must still be labelled with the unique identifier (Verification).
Generally, devices smaller than the palm of the hand are considered too small for the ompliance statement.

Certification

If the device is subject to Certification: (1) Section 2.925 contains information on identification of the equipment; (2) include a label bearing an FCC Identifier (FCC ID) (Section 2.926) and (3) include the appropriate compliance statement in Section 15.19(a). If the device is considered too small and therefore it is impractical (smaller than the palm of the hand) to display the compliance statement, then the statement may be placed in the user manual or product packaging. However, the device must still be labelled with the FCC ID. If the device is unquestionably too small for the FCC ID to be readable (smaller than 4-6 points), the FCC ID may be placed in the user manual. However, it must be determined that the device itself is too small – the label area allocated to the FCC ID may not be reduced because of over crowded identification of other product and regulatory information.
Electronic display of the FCC ID may be used for Certification for devices that have an integrated display screen in lieu of a physical label or nameplate. See attachment

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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

The labelling requirements for a device subject to the DoC procedure are specified in Section 15.19(b). The label should include the FCC logo along with the Trade Name and Model Number, which satisfies the unique identifier requirement of Section 2.1074 if it represents the identical equipment tested for DoC compliance. For personal computers assembled from authorized components, the following additional text must also be included: “Assembled from tested components,” “Complete system not tested.” When the device is so small and/or when it is not practical to place the required additional text on the device, the text may be placed in the user manual or pamphlet supplied to the user. However, the FCC logo, Trade Name, and Model Number must still be displayed on the device (Section 15.19(b)(3)).

Equipment certified as software defined radio may use a means that readily displays the FCC ID on an electronic display screen, instead of labelling the device (Section 2.925 (e)).