I. Why Must Lighting Products Prioritize SRRC Certification?

SRRC Certification, also known as Radio Type Approval Certification, is a mandatory market access requirement imposed by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on radio transmitting equipment sold and used within the country. For smart lighting products, if they integrate wireless communication functions such as Bluetooth or WiFi (e.g., Bluetooth color-temperature-adjustable lights, WiFi smart-controlled lights), they must obtain SRRC Certification to be legally marketed. Additionally, e-commerce platforms like JD and Tmall have listed this certification as a mandatory condition for store entry.

2025 marks a critical policy adjustment for SRRC Certification: All old-standard certificates (based on standards such as MIIT Radio [2002] No. 353) will fully expire on December 31, 2025. Products with such certifications must initiate the certificate renewal process as soon as possible; otherwise, they risk product removal from shelves and market penalties. The new regulations also impose stricter requirements on RF parameters and interference avoidance—for example, the spurious emission limit for the 2.4G frequency band has been tightened from -30dBm/1MHz to -40dBm/1MHz, directly affecting the pass rate of lighting product tests.

II. Core Document Checklist for 2025 Lighting SRRC Certificate Renewal (Mandatory)

In accordance with MIIT’s latest requirements, the following complete documents must be submitted for SRRC certificate renewal of lighting products. Missing or non-compliant documents will directly cause review delays:

1. Application Form for Type Approval of Radio Transmitting Equipment:Must be signed by the enterprise legal representative and sealed with the company stamp. Information such as the lighting model and wireless module model in the form must be completely consistent with the actual product.

2. Power of Attorney for Radio Transmitting Type Approval:Also requires the legal representative’s signature and company stamp, clearly specifying the entrusted matters, rights, and obligations.

3. Enterprise Qualification Documents:

   • Copy of a valid business license (with company stamp, ensuring complete annual inspection information);
   • Copy of ISO quality management system certificate. If not obtained, the company must explain its quality management processes and product consistency assurance measures in the company introduction (with company stamp).

4. Product Technical Documents:

   • Complete circuit schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, and functional block diagrams (must mark the position of the wireless module and connection relationships);
   • Detailed user manual (including wireless function operation steps and technical parameter table);
   • Explanation of RF cable attenuation, antenna gain data, and antenna radiation patterns (for lighting products with integrated antennas, the interface type must be specifically marked; non-standard interfaces require providing attenuation basis);
   • For lighting products operating on multiple channels (e.g., smart networked lights supporting frequency hopping), an additional frequency channel comparison table must be provided.

5. Product Image Materials:

   • Color photos of the lighting product from six sides (clearly showing all interfaces, nameplates, and the position of the wireless module);
   • Photos of the front and back of the main board (shielding covers must be removed to show component layout);
   • All photos must be marked with the applicant unit, equipment name, model, and structural dimensions.

6. Testing-Related Materials:

   • Original copy and copy of the previous old SRRC certificate.

7. Special Supplementary Materials:

   • If the enterprise name is inconsistent with the name marked on the lighting product nameplate, the original trademark registration certificate or authorization certificate must be provided.

III. Common Misunderstandings in Lighting SRRC Certificate Renewal & Avoidance Tips

1. Document Preparation Misunderstandings:Some enterprises submit blurry photos that make nameplate information unrecognizable, or omit the power supply circuit of the wireless module in schematic diagrams. Such issues account for 40% of review failures. It is recommended that technical personnel collaborate with testing institutions to verify the document checklist in advance, ensuring technical documents are consistent with the physical product.

2. Testing Perception Biases:Under the new regulations, lighting products must pass interference avoidance tests—2.4G frequency band devices must stop occupying used frequencies within 13ms. Many enterprises fail the test due to unoptimized software algorithms. Pre-testing is advisable: adjust transmit power or optimize filter circuits to reduce risks.

3. Insufficient Timing Control:Certificate renewal for old certificates requires a lead time of 3–4 months. 2025 will see a peak in applications, and delays due to laboratory queuing may easily cause missed deadlines. It is recommended to first sort out the top 3 best-selling lighting models and develop a phased renewal plan.

IV. GTG Testing: Exclusive Solutions for Lighting SRRC Certification & Renewal

As an authoritative third-party testing institution, the Lighting Testing Division of GTG Testing Group specializes in compliance for lighting products, providing end-to-end SRRC certification support for enterprises:

1. Accurate Pre-Testing Services:Equipped with professional 2.4G/5.8G RF testing laboratories, we conduct pre-tests on core items of lighting wireless modules (e.g., power, spurious emissions, interference avoidance) and provide optimization plans based on new regulations to improve the first-time pass rate.

2. One-Stop Document Organization:Assign dedicated personnel to coordinate with enterprises, assisting in organizing key documents such as schematic diagrams and antenna data. This avoids common issues like "information inconsistency" and "missing declarations," shortening the review cycle.

3. Customized Renewal Plans:Develop differentiated renewal plans based on lighting categories (e.g., smart ceiling lights, Bluetooth landscape lights, WiFi-controlled panel lights) and certificate status. We also align with other access requirements such as CCC certification to maximize compliance efficiency.

4. Full-Cycle Technical Support:Real-time tracking of MIIT policy updates, providing reminders for certificate validity management, and offering guidance on certification changes when product parameters are adjusted later—ensuring long-term compliance.

Consult Now: Call GTG Testing’s Lighting Testing Hotline: 13925582920 to obtain an exclusive SRRC renewal assessment report and seize market opportunities in 2026!