Free tool · 2026-Q3 edition
Certification cost by market
Typical accredited-lab ranges for one product, built from published lab fee schedules and regulator fees. Sort to see the cheapest and fastest markets first.
| # | Market | Mark | Scope | Cost range | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | UKCA | Usually reuses CE test reports | $1.0k – $4.0k | 1–3 |
| 2 | Canada | ISED (ICES / RSS) | EMC + radio filing | $1.5k – $6.0k | 2–6 |
| 3 | Australia / NZ | RCM | EMC + safety + registration | $2.0k – $7.0k | 3–6 |
| 4 | United States | FCC Part 15B | EMC emissions + filing | $3.0k – $8.0k | 2–4 |
| 5 | European Union | CE (EMC + LVD) | EMC + safety, self-declared | $4.0k – $12k | 3–6 |
| 6 | Global shipping | UN 38.3 + IEC 62133 | Lithium battery transport | $4.5k – $14k | 4–8 |
| 7 | Japan | PSE + MIC (Telec) | Electrical safety + radio | $5.0k – $15k | 6–10 |
| 8 | South Korea | KC | EMC / radio, local testing | $5.0k – $15k | 6–12 |
| 9 | European Union | CE RED | Radio equipment directive | $6.0k – $18k | 4–8 |
| 10 | United States | FCC Part 15C | Intentional radiator (radio) | $8.0k – $25k | 4–8 |
| 11 | US / Canada | UL / ETL (62368-1) | Product safety listing | $10k – $35k | 6–12 |
| 12 | Global | IEC 60601-1 | Medical electrical safety | $25k – $75k | 10–20 |
Ranges exclude redesign and re-test after a failure. Read the methodology.