Egypt Updates Type Approval Procedure for Telecom Equipment

The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has updated the type approval procedure. ​​​​​​​​​

The new rules are applicable to all Telecommunications equipment used in Egypt including:

- Terminal equipment

1. All types of telephone sets

2. Fax machines (Voice Connection Units)

3. Card/Payphone sets

4. All types of public/private exchanges

5. GSM mobile stations & handsets

- Radio communications apparatus

1. Radio trans/receive equipment

2. Satellite communications equipment

3. Cordless telephone sets

4. Radars

- All Indoor/Outdoor, Wired/Wireless IT communication apparatus

There are two type approval schemes for product:

• the light type approval scheme

• the tight type approval scheme

The Scheme of approval depends on the location of a manufacturer and factories as well as on the availability of a certified quality management system and accreditation against ISO 17025 requirements.

Below is the detailed flow chart:

Under the light type approval scheme, the NTRA accepts CE or FCC reports issued by accredited laboratories.

Under the tight type approval scheme, an applicant should apply for Verification of Compliance Certificate (VoC) at one of the NTRA accredited test labs. This procedure will require sample testing according to the European applicable CE harmonized standards.

The information has been prepared by the GMA Consult Group team.

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