South Africa ICASA certification

What is ICASA certification in South Africa

For wireless communication equipment exported to the South African market, it is necessary to apply for type certification to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), and only after passing the review can it be sold. This is also equivalent to the domestic network model approval application for South Africa’s ICASA certification. It should be noted that ICASA certification can only be issued to registered companies or representative offices in South Africa. Therefore, domestic manufacturers’ application for ICASA is best done by local importers, but testing can be done. Completed in the country.

Relevant laws of South Africa Telecom

South Africa Independent Communications Regulation Act

Electronic Communication Act

Postal law

Broadcast Law

Independent Broadcasting Regulation Act

Telecommunications Law

South Africa Telecommunications Management Act

ICASA certification process

Prepare the documents to be submitted, including application form, test report, declaration of conformity, customs clearance letter (LOA)

Contact the local office in South Africa;

Submit a license application form to ICASA;

Pay the certification fee;

Obtained type certification.

ICASA certification notes

1. English test reports (RF, EMC and safety) issued by qualified laboratories. The submitted documents must be in PDF file format or burned to CD. ICASA does not accept the original report. Its testing requirements for wireless products such as mobile phones are basically the same as CE certification.

About application and fees

The application form must be completed and signed. The remittance receipt of the application fee must be attached when submitting the application form.

Technical information to be submitted

User manual, circuit schematic diagram, PCB Layout, component location diagram, block diagram, technical manual, equipment photos, etc.

The type approval certificate is only issued to a local registered company or organization in South Africa. Therefore, it is also necessary to provide information including the company registration number, address, and telephone number.

For the model approval of the mobile phone, in addition to all relevant reports, the importer also needs to provide "Proof of Origin" and a statement that this batch of mobile phones are not stolen stolen goods (applicant's company letter format)