Enterprises often face shipment delays due to unclear DAB+ certification schedules. Below is the 2026 step-by-step process.

I. 7-Step DAB+ Certification Process

1.Confirm target market (EU/UK/Australia/Middle East)

2.Prepare technical documents (electronic files only for EU/UK)

3.Submit samples (2–3 units) for laboratory testing

4.Rectification & retesting (most variable step)

5.Laboratory issues CNAS-accredited test report

6.Certification body review & certificate issuance

7.Labeling & export

  II. Normal Timeline (Pass on First Test)

·Basic radio: 6–8 weeks

·Smart speaker: 8–10 weeks

·Automotive head unit: 10–14 weeks

·EU+UK dual certification: +2–3 weeks

  III. Common Bottlenecks

1.Incomplete documents causing repeated rejections

2.EMC failure (WiFi/Bluetooth interference with DAB)

3.Peak-season laboratory queuing (Mar–May, Sep–Nov)

4.Unqualified certification Institution reports rejected by customs

  IV. UK Market Special Requirements

·CE valid until 2028; UKCA mandatory thereafter

·Independent UK-accredited laboratories

·Band III frequency consistent with EU

  V. Australia RCM System

·DAB+ test report + ACMA RCM registration

·Local agent required for certification holder

·AS/CAS 042:2025 mandatory from June 30, 2026

  VI. Middle East Market Rules

·UAE: Automated review, Arabic documents mandatory

·Saudi Arabia: SABER registration via local agent, HE-AAC v2 mandatory

·Oman/Kuwait: Stricter automotive environmental tests

For DAB Digital Radio Certification, contact BLUEASIA consultant: +86 13534225140