Understanding FCC Regulations Related to Aires Technology

When it comes to technology, you might have heard about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification and wonder what exactly that means - especially for products that don’t have this certification.

The FCC is the U.S. agency that regulates all communication technology, from radio signals to Wi-Fi, and everything in between. FCC certification is a mandatory approval process for electronic devices that emit or use radiofrequency (RF) energy. The goal of this certification is to make sure these devices all work safely without interfering with one another.

However, not all devices need FCC certification . Aires Tech’s products fall into this category, because they are designed to mitigate electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure without actively emitting RF signals. Let’s take a look at how FCC regulations work, why some devices need certification, and why others - such as Aires Tech’s EMF protection devices - do not.

Established in 1934, the FCC has long played the important role of ensuring safe, effective communications in the United States. This role covers everything communications-related such as radio and television broadcasting, telephone operations, and satellite communications. They also carry the responsibility of managing the electromagnetic spectrum and regulating devices that emit RF energy.

Over the years, they have enacted legislation to protect people’s health , such as funding initiatives that provide rural communities with access to telehealth services. They also collaborate with other government agencies to ensure communications-related medical technology can be brought to market “swiftly and safely.” However, many Americans are concerned over their lack of action when it comes to updating EMF regulations.

The FCC is supposed to monitor how emissions from wireless technologies impact human health, but their guidelines on EMF emissions have remained mostly unchanged since 1996. At that time, the primary concern was preventing thermal effects from RF radiation emitted by our devices, but technology has drastically changed since then. Recent research points to potential non-thermal health risks that the current rules don’t take into account, such as DNA damage, cognitive difficulties, sleep disruptions, reproductive health concerns for both men and women, decreased immune system function, mental health challenges, increased oxidative stress, and the hotly-debated and polarizing possibility of an increased risk for a certain kind of brain cancer .

In 2020, the Children’s Health Defense (CHD) brought a lawsuit against the FCC, stating the agency should have reviewed its 1996 health and safety recommendations for wireless technologies, including 5G. The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the CHD in 2021, determining that the FCC ignored solid evidence of the harmful effects wireless technology can have on people - specifically children, who are more vulnerable to RF radiation because their brains are still developing.

Organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), state-level legislators , local governments, and advocacy groups have all called for updated guidelines that better reflect today’s digital world. It’s time to revisit these outdated guidelines, and put in place better protections based on what we now know about EMF risks.

The FCC divides devices subject to certification into two categories based on how they use RF energy: intentional radiators and unintentional radiators.

These are the devices that intentionallyemit RF energy, such as cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, and radios. Because they are specifically designed to transmit signals, they need certification or Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) .

• Certification: This is the most rigorous approval process for RF devices that could potentially interfere with radio services. This authorization is based on an evaluation and testing performed by an FCC-recognized laboratory. 

• Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC): Upon request from the FCC, the SDoC procedure requires the party responsible for the communication equipment to provide test results themselves and any other information that proves the equipment is in compliance with FCC regulations.

Unintentional radiators are devices that use radiofrequency signals but are not intended to radiate RF energy. However, they do emit RF energy as a byproduct. These are devices such as computers, televisions, and most household appliances to name a few. Although these do not actively emit RF energy, the FCC is responsible for making sure these devices are made in a way that prevents harmful interference with other signals, therefore they are also subject to certification requirements. 

Passive devices are different. These don’t actively transmit or receive RF signals, however, they interact with existing RF energy around them. Unlike intentional or unintentional radiators, they don’t need an external power source to function. They neither generate nor amplify RF energy. Examples of RF passive devices include parts of circuits such as inductors and resistors, and antennas that are not hooked up to amplifiers.

Because passive devices do not actively emit RF energy, they are generally exempt from FCC requirements. Instead, they are subject to a verification process in which the company has to ensure the passive device doesn’t interfere with other devices. This might involve providing documentation and internal testing results, but passive devices do not require certification .

It’s true - Aires Tech devices are not “FCC certified.” With that comes the misconception that without certification, they can’t be effective. However, Aires Tech devices do not need FCC certification because they are passive. Aires devices do not actively transmit or generate RF energy. Instead, they passively modulate existing EMFs.

Passive devices must also not interfere with other signals. Aires devices use a fractal matrix design that does not interfere with the function of other devices. Unlike other technologies that send out signals, Aires Tech products won’t disrupt anything around them. Because of their passive nature, Aires devices are not subject to the same FCC certification requirements as intentional or unintentional radiators.

In short, Aires Tech devices don’t need FCC certification, which is the norm for passive devices. Because they do not transmit RF energy or interfere with the functionality of other devices, they are exempt from FCC rules for radiating technology. Rest assured, the lack of certification is no cause for concern. Aires Tech’s technology is validated and verified through extensive research and peer-reviewed studies. To mitigate the harmful effects of EMF exposure, Aires Tech is the tried-and-true, effective choice.