What is South African ICASA certification
For the wireless communication equipment exported to the South African market, it is necessary to apply to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) for model certification application. This also equates to the approval of the domestic network type approval application for South African ICASA certification. It should be noted that the ICASA certification can only be issued to a local registered company or representative office in South Africa. Therefore, it is advisable for the domestic manufacturer to apply for ICASA by the local importer, but the test can be conducted. Completed in the country.
South African Telecommunications Law
South African Independent Communications Regulation Act
Electronic communication method
Postal law
Broadcast method
Independent Broadcasting Supervision Act
Telecommunications law
South African Telecommunications Management Act
ICASA Certified Procedures
Documents ready to be submitted, including application form, test report, declaration of conformity, letter of clearance (LOA)
Contact the local office in South Africa;
Submit a permit application form to ICSA;
Delivery of certification fees;
Get type certificate.
ICASA certification notice
1. English test reports (RF, EMC, and security) issued by qualified laboratories must be submitted in PDF format or burned on CD-ROM. ICASA does not accept original original reports. Its test requirements for wireless products such as mobile phones are basically in line with CE certification.
About application and fee
The application form must be completed and signed. When submitting the application form, you must attach the remittance receipt for the application fee.
Need to prepare technical data submitted
Book manuals, circuit schematics, PCB layouts, component location drawings, block diagrams, technical manuals, equipment photographs, and more.
The type approval certificate is only issued to a registered company or organization in South Africa. Therefore, it is also necessary to provide information including the company's registration number, address, and telephone number.
In addition to all relevant reports, the importer also needs to provide "Proof of Origin" and a statement that the mobile phone is not stolen (Applicant's company letterhead format).