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Type Approval for Hong Kong

The national authority in Hong Kong is the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). There are two procedures for obtaining country-specific approval:
1. VCS = Voluntary Certification Scheme: the manufacturer should demonstrate its compliance to the relevant HKCA/HKTA standard based on the European standards and the FCC documentation. We at IB-Lenhardt support you with the preparation of a self-declaration by the manufacturer.
2. CCS = Compulsory Certification Scheme devices need complete type approval before it can be used in Hong Kong. The equipment which has been evaluated to be in compliance with the relevant technical specification may be granted a certificate by a Certification Body and the relevant information about the certified equipment together with the certification number assigned by a CB to the equipment will be published under the list of authority’s website.
We are supported by a local partner who directly cooperates with a recognized Certification Body (CB). The product labeling according to the OFCA requirements is voluntary. Please contact us if you have any questions about specific equipment and the corresponding compliance requirements.
Our competent and trained team will be glad to assist you with product certification.

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Requirements at a Glance

Necessity: Mandatory
Authority: OFTA See authority ↓
Local Representative: Required
In-Country Testing: No
Average lead time for radio type approval: 8 Weeks
Validity Period of Certification: ∞

Labeling Requirements: Hong Kong

OFCA

QR Code Labeling Not required
Manual Label Mark Required Not required
Manual Statement Digital Allowed Not required
Manual Label Mark Digital Allowed Not required
Additional labeling requirements not verified

Compulsory Certification Scheme

Certification Process: Hong Kong

Determination

01
We can help you determine if your product falls under the CCS or the VCS depending on its type and use
Preparation

02
Preparation of the application and documentation, including specifications, user manuals etc.
Review

03
For CCS: Submit your application to a Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CB) that is authorized by OFCA
Testing

04
Testing activities performed in an accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory that meets OFCA standards
Certification

05
Obtain OFCA Approval: Upon successful completion of the testing process and verification of compliance, the CB will issue the OFCA Approval certificate

01

Determination

We can help you determine if your product falls under the CCS or the VCS depending on its type and use
02

Preparation

Preparation of the application and documentation, including specifications, user manuals etc.
03

Review

For CCS: Submit your application to a Recognized Conformity Assessment Body (CB) that is authorized by OFCA
04

Testing

Testing activities performed in an accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory that meets OFCA standards
05

Certification

Obtain OFCA Approval: Upon successful completion of the testing process and verification of compliance, the CB will issue the OFCA Approval certificate

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A. Wiedenkofer

Sales Manager Testing and Certification

+49 6894 38938-0

Regulatory Authorities

Office of the Telecommunications Authority (OFTA)

Official website ↗

Country Information

Country calling Code: +852
Country Code ISO 3166-1 alpha-2: HK
Country Code ISO 3166-1 alpha-3: HKG

Currency: Hong Kong Dollar
Continent: Asia

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Regulatory Updates: Hong Kong

2026-09-24

Products and Technologies

Our offers and services may vary depending on the country. Please contact us for specific details.

Automotive

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

Industry

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

Consumer

WirelessHD: 60 GHz
WLAN: 2.4GHz, 3 GHz, 5 GHz, 10 GHz
Bluetooth: 2.4 GHz
Zigbee: 868 MHz, 2.4 GHz

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