Guide to DJID/SDPPI Certification for wireless toys using Bluetooth, WiFi, remote control, and wireless communication technology in Indonesia
Wireless toys are toys that have communication or control functions using wireless technology. Examples include remote control cars, remote control robots, toy drones, Bluetooth toys, WiFi toys, wireless controllers, and various types of toys using transmitters and receivers.
Although these products are categorized as toys, the use of wireless technology means that the telecommunications aspects of the product need to be assessed. Determining whether DJID/SDPPI Certification is required does not only consider the toy’s name or function, but also its radio frequency, transmission power, wireless technology, RF module, antenna, and telecommunications features.
The main certification regulation currently applicable is Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 3 of 2024 concerning Certification of Telecommunications Equipment and/or Telecommunications Devices. This regulation replaced Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 16 of 2018.
Are Wireless Toys Required to Have DJID Certification?
Wireless toys cannot automatically be classified as requiring or not requiring DJID Certification solely based on their product category.
If a toy uses equipment or features that communicate through radio frequency, its technical specifications need to be assessed. This assessment is necessary to determine whether the device falls into a category that must comply with technical standards and certification requirements.
The information that needs to be examined includes:
- Operating frequency.
- Transmission power.
- Wireless technology.
- Type of transmitter and receiver.
- RF module used.
- Antenna specifications.
- Number and type of telecommunications features.
- Brand and type.
- Country of manufacture.
Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 3 of 2024 provides that the Minister establishes a list of telecommunications equipment and/or devices required to comply with technical standards, while supervision is carried out through, among other things, examination of certificates, labels, and device conformity.
Wireless Toys with Bluetooth
Bluetooth is one of the wireless technologies widely used in modern toys.
Examples include:
a. Toys controlled through smartphones.
b. Bluetooth toy robots.
c. Bluetooth toy cars.
d. Educational toys with Bluetooth connectivity.
e. Toys with Bluetooth-based wireless controllers.
If a toy uses Bluetooth, an assessment of the Bluetooth module and its implementation in the final product is required.
The information that should be reviewed includes the module brand and type, Bluetooth version, frequency, transmission power, antenna, and module datasheet.
Under the provisions for spectrum use based on class licensing, Bluetooth IEEE 802.15.1 is included in the Short Range Device or SRD group.
Wireless Toys with WiFi
In addition to Bluetooth, some toys use WiFi to communicate with smartphones, applications, or specific networks.
Examples include toy robots controlled through applications, smart toys, toys with cameras, and educational devices with internet connectivity.
For WiFi toys, the assessment needs to examine:
- WiFi standard used.
- Operating frequency.
- Bandwidth.
- Transmission power.
- Antenna.
- WiFi module.
- Device configuration.
- WiFi function in the product.
WiFi is included in the Radio Local Area Network or RLAN group under the provisions for spectrum use based on class licensing, which includes IEEE 802.11 standards.
Remote Control Toys and DJID Certification
Remote control toys are one type of wireless product that requires particular attention.
The system generally consists of a transmitter in the remote controller and a receiver in the toy. When a button is pressed, the transmitter sends a radio signal and the receiver in the toy receives the command.
Examples include:
- Remote control cars.
- Remote control boats.
- Remote control robots.
- Toy airplanes or helicopters.
- Remote control tanks.
- Remote control construction toys.
During assessment, it is not sufficient to examine only the toy unit. The remote controller also needs to be assessed because it is part of the wireless communication system.
Wireless Toys with Transmission Power Below 10 mW
Transmission power is an important parameter in determining the characteristics of wireless devices.
Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 3 of 2024 contains specific provisions for other equipment and/or devices with telecommunications features using transmission power below 10 mW and only one identical telecommunications feature.
Under certain conditions, one certificate may apply to more than one variant when the specified requirements are fulfilled.
However, toys with transmission power below 10 mW are not automatically exempt from DJID Certification. Transmission power needs to be assessed together with frequency, telecommunications features, brand, type, module, and other technical characteristics.
Is an Already Certified Bluetooth or WiFi Module Sufficient?
Not necessarily.
If a toy uses a Bluetooth or WiFi module that already has certification, this still needs to be assessed in the context of the final product.
The assessment needs to examine how the module is used, including:
a. Module configuration.
b. Antenna.
c. Transmission power.
d. Operating frequency.
e. Wireless features.
f. Integration of the module into the toy.
Therefore, the certification status of a module cannot automatically be considered a substitute for assessment or certification of the final product.
Can Several Wireless Toy Models Use One Certificate?
This may apply under certain conditions.
Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 3 of 2024 provides provisions for other equipment and/or devices with telecommunications features using transmission power below 10 mW and only one identical telecommunications feature.
Therefore, if one company has several wireless toy models, the similarities and differences between each product need to be examined, including:
- Brand.
- Type.
- Wireless module.
- Telecommunications features.
- Frequency.
- Transmission power.
- Antenna.
- Country of manufacture.
The assessment is necessary before determining whether several variants can be grouped or require separate certification.
Documents Required for DJID Certification of Wireless Toys
For an initial assessment, companies should prepare the following documents and technical information:
- Product photos.
- Remote controller photos, if applicable.
- Product label photos.
- Brand.
- Model or type.
- Product datasheet.
- Bluetooth, WiFi, or RF module datasheet.
- Operating frequency.
- Transmission power.
- Antenna specification.
- Wireless standard.
- RF test report, if available.
- User manual, if available.
- Country of manufacture.
Technical documents are important because certification requirements cannot be determined solely from product photos or the product name.
DJID Certification Process for Wireless Toys
The DJID/SDPPI Certification process can begin with an assessment of the product’s wireless specifications.
In general, the process includes:
- Collecting product information.
- Reviewing wireless technology.
- Reviewing frequency.
- Reviewing transmission power.
- Reviewing the RF module.
- Reviewing the antenna.
- Determining technical standards.
- Determining testing requirements.
- Preparing documents.
- Conducting testing if required.
- Submitting the certification application.
- Issuing the certificate if all requirements are fulfilled.
Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 3 of 2024 provides for compliance with technical standards through testing and contains provisions concerning testing laboratories.
Validity Period of DJID Certification for Wireless Toys
Under Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 3 of 2024, certificates do not have a validity period.
However, there are provisions concerning the manufacture, assembly, or importation of equipment and/or devices for trade or use. Such activities may be carried out for a maximum of three years from the date the certificate is issued.
After that period expires, a new certificate based on testing is required.
DJID Labeling on Wireless Toys
Wireless toys that have obtained certification must also comply with labeling requirements.
The certification provisions regulate labels containing the certificate number, PLG ID, QR Code, and warning sign according to the applicable requirements.
The label should be placed in a way that allows the information to remain readable and be used for identification and supervision.
DJID Certification Costs for Wireless Toys
DJID Certification costs cannot be determined solely based on the number of toys.
Costs may relate to assessment, testing, certification processing, and PNBP for certificate issuance. Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 3 of 2024 states that certificate issuance is subject to PNBP.
If a company has several types or models of wireless toys, an assessment should first be conducted to determine the certification requirements for each product and the possibility of grouping variants.
Importance of Assessment Before Importing Wireless Toys
Assessment before importation is important because two toys that look identical may not have the same wireless specifications.
Conversely, several toy models that differ in design may use the same module, frequency, and wireless system.
For an initial assessment, companies can prepare:
a. Toy photos.
b. Remote controller photos, if applicable.
c. Brand and model.
d. Product datasheet.
e. Wireless module datasheet.
f. Frequency.
g. Transmission power.
h. Antenna specification.
i. Country of manufacture.
With this information, DJID/SDPPI Certification requirements can be analyzed based on the technical characteristics of the product.
Difference Between DJID Certification and Toy Certification
DJID Certification and certification or requirements applicable to toy products are different aspects.
DJID Certification relates to compliance with requirements for telecommunications equipment and/or telecommunications devices that have communication functions or use radio frequency spectrum.
Meanwhile, requirements for toy products may relate to product safety, quality, and technical requirements for toys.
Therefore, a wireless toy may require more than one type of regulatory compliance, depending on its characteristics and the applicable requirements.
Conclusion
DJID Certification for wireless toys is determined based on the wireless communication characteristics used by the product. Bluetooth, WiFi, remote control, RF transmitters, and other wireless technologies need to be assessed based on frequency, transmission power, module, antenna, and telecommunications features.
Devices with transmission power below 10 mW also have specific provisions, but this condition does not mean that the product is automatically exempt from certification. Certification requirements must still be determined based on the overall technical characteristics of the device.
The main certification regulation currently applicable is Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 3 of 2024, while spectrum use based on class licensing is regulated under Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 2 of 2023 as amended. These provisions cover groups such as RLAN, LPWAN, SRD, and other devices based on their technical characteristics.
Therefore, an assessment before importation is an important step so that companies can determine DJID Certification requirements, technical standards, documents, testing, and the possibility of grouping several product variants.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting assists with DJID/SDPPI assessment and certification for wireless toys and various wireless products that will be imported or marketed in Indonesia.
Our services include:
- Assessment of DJID/SDPPI certification requirements.
- Bluetooth module assessment.
- RF specification review.
- Frequency and transmission power analysis.
- Technical document review.
- Certification document preparation.
- Testing coordination where required.
- DJID/SDPPI Certification assistance.
If you have a wireless toy, you can prepare product photos, brand, model, datasheet, RF specifications, and wireless module datasheet for an initial assessment of the Postel Certification requirements.
