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Market Approval for South Africa

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) with headquarter in Centurion defines the regulatory requirements for radio type approval in South Africa. According to current regulations, ICASA bases its application on EU test reports on the efficient use of the frequency spectrum, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. Consequently, there is no need for separate in-country compliance testing. Besides, a local representative has to be provided. We will happily provide you either with one of our long-term local representatives or cooperate with your local representative. After successful evaluation by ICASA you will receive a Radio Equipment Type Approval Certificate with unlimited validity.
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.
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Requirements at a Glance

Necessity
Mandatory
Authorities
ICASA / ICASA See authorities ↓
Local Representative
Required
In-Country Testing
No
Average lead time for radio type approval
5 Weeks
Validity Period of Certification
∞
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Labeling Requirements: South Africa

ICASA

South Africa ICASA product label preview Enlarge label preview
  • Product Label Required ✓
  • 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

SABS Approval Mark

South Africa SABS Approval Mark product label preview Enlarge label preview
  • 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

Certification Process for South Africa

Certification Process: South Africa

  1. 01
    Review

    Preparation and review of all documents required for the application

  2. 02
    Submit

    Local representative submits application documents to ICASA authority

  3. 03
    Evaluation

    ICASA reviews application documents

  4. 04
    Certification

    Radio equipment type approval certificate is issued

  5. 05
    Labeling

    Affix ICASA label to your product or technical documentation

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Regulatory Authorities

Country Information

Country calling Code
+27
Country Code ISO 3166-1 alpha-2
ZA
Country Code ISO 3166-1 alpha-3
ZAF
Currency
Rand
Continent
Africa
Capital
Pretoria

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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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Market Access Support: South Africa

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