Meaning
United States federal regulations allow electronic devices with integrated screens to display mandatory compliance marks digitally instead of etching them onto the enclosure. A manufacturer achieves e-label act compliance by providing the required regulatory markings in an accessible software menu. This reduces the mechanical footprint required for physical labeling on compact enclosures.
It applies to any device that features an electronic screen capable of presenting clear images.
Display Requirement
Implementing the electronic display of the FCC identifier must occur without requiring special codes or access permissions. To meet the rules for e-label act compliance, the instruction manual must clearly document the steps to navigate to the information. This path must be direct and completed in three steps or fewer from the main menu.
User Accessibility
The system must store the digital certification images securely in the non-volatile memory or firmware of the device. This ensures that the information remains viewable even if the device cannot establish a network connection.
Fallback Provision
Physical labeling or a secure adhesive sticker must still be applied to the outer packaging of the product during import and point-of-sale transactions. If a device has a screen but cannot display the information due to a depleted battery or hardware failure, this package label provides the necessary verification during customs inspections.