Egypt – Updated Type Approval Procedures and NTRA Accredited Labs

Egypt - Updated NTRA Type Approval Procedures

The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt recently updated its type approval procedures as well as the list of accredited labs. Changes include the format and the general description of the categories, requirements and recommendations for importing.

Egypt has two processes of Type Approval:

  • Light Type Approval
  • Tight Type Approval

Light Type Approval
The light Type Approval process can be done under the following conditions:

  • Manufacturer has ISO17025 accreditation in EMC and Safetyor
  • The Factory is not in China or India; or
  • Factory is in China or India but the manufacturer is NOT, and Manufacturer has ISO9001 accreditation in Design/manufacturing scope

Tight Type Approval
The Tight Type Approval Process will be used when:

  • The factory is in China or Asia, and
    • The manufacturer is in China or Asia, or
    • The manufacturer is outside China or Asia but does not have ISO9001 accreditation

If you have questions on importing your telecommunication equipment to Egypt, please contact iCertifi.

 

 

 

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