Market Approval for South Africa
Before your product is launched on the market, an appropriate conformity label must be affixed to the equipment and the packaging. We will be pleased to advise you on the mandatory conformity markings for the South African market and to assist you with additional applications such as the application form for the user manual marking.
Our dedicated team will be at your disposal for any questions regarding homologation in South Africa. On request we can also advise and assist you regarding ICASA TTE Certificates, SABS Certificate of Conformity and NRCS Letter of Attorney (LoA) for Electrical Safety.
Certificate
- Necessity
- Mandatory
- Local Representative
- Required
- Validity Period of Certification
- ∞ Months
- Average lead time for radio type approval
- 5 Weeks
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- Certificate example (pdf, 476.78K)
Certification Process for South Africa
ICASA Type Approval
NRCS Approval for Electrical Safety
Let's get in Touch
The experts at IB-Lenhardt AG and IBL-Lab GmbH are always there for you. Just contact us!- Do we need to affix the conformity label on the product?
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You may submit a written request for waiver of labeling to the ICASA authority. The authority may grant permission to label the user manual instead.
- What is the size of the ICASA label?
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The minimum size of the ICASA label is 3 mm x 3 mm. The label contains the ICASA logo and the number of the ICASA certificate in the following format: TA XXXX-YYYY, where: TA stands for the type approval, XXXX for the year in which the TA certificate was issued, and YYYY for the number sequence assigned by ICASA.
- What is the role of ICASA in South Africa?
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The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) plays a central role as the regulator of the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sectors. As the regulator, ICASA receives and investigates complaints about the services provided by licensed companies in these industries to ensure accountability and public satisfaction.
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Regulatory News for South Africa
- 2025-04-17ICASA Opens Consultation on Draft Radio Frequency Plan 2025ICASA has recently released a new Frequency Allocation plan, which will remain open for comments until May. »read more
- 2023-10-12ICASA plans to appoint Dedicated Certification BodiesICASA has held a workshop, discussing future plans of nominating DCB's, as part of the "Equipment Authorization regulations 2022". »read more
- 2023-09-27Type approval delays are to be expected for South AfricaA majority of ICASA employees have been on strike since Wednesday, September 27, 2023. »read more
Country Information
General Information about South Africa
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Contact
Your personal type approval specialist and authorities for South Africa
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
https://www.icasa.org.zaCompetent authority for South Africa
Homologation
Product Testing and Certification
Our RF test lab is accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and certified to ISO 9001:2015 for quality management. We provide wireless device testing and radio certification services based on global technical certification standards to ensure your product performs reliably in industrial environments.
In addition, we have contacts with local representatives and testing laboratories around the world to ensure global market access at all times.
Radio Frequencies
Ensuring all necessary radio frequency requirements
Electromagnetic Compatibility
For reliable and trouble-free operation of your device
Environmental Simulation
To ensure reliable operation in harsh environments
Electrical Safety
To guarantee safe operation of your electrical product
Automotive Solutions
Homologation Services around the World
Advanced Driver-assistance System (ADAS)
Vehicle radar systems in the 77 and 79 GHz frequency ranges, such as distance radar, blind spot radar, parking and lane departure warning systems
Telematic
Kick sensors, tire pressure sensors, radio remote control, keyless entry/go, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), 60 GHz in-cabin radar monitoring, garage door openers
Infotainment
Bluetooth hands-free, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, GNSS, C2C (car-to-car communication), Wireless Charging (Qi)
NOTIFIED BODIES
Accreditation Services
Our services provide you with fast and efficient access to global markets, while minimizing costs is an important factor.
Learn more about certification bodies
CE (Europe)
Certification for the European market
FCC (USA)
Certification for the United States
ISED (Canada)
Certification for the Canadian market
MIC (Japan)
Certification for the Japanese market
Product Scope
Our offers and services may vary depending on the country. Please contact us for specific details.
Radar 24 GHz, 64 GHz, 77 GHz, 79 GHz, UWB
Radio key 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz
Keyless Go 125 kHz, 13,56 MHz
Tire pressure sensors 125 kHz, 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz
Entertainment 2,4 GHz
Radar 64 GHz, Tank Level, Position radar
Wireless-M-Bus 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz
Wireless-CAN-Bus 2.4 GHz
RFID + NFC 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, 868 MHz
UWB Devices 24 GHz, 60 GHz, 79 GHz
WirelessHD 60 GHz
WLAN 2.4GHz, 3 GHz, 5 GHz, 10 GHz
Bluetooth 2.4 GHz
Zigbee 868 MHz, 2.4 GHz
