Based on current regulations, various types of telecommunications and ICT devices are required to obtain type approval certificates before entering and being marketed in Cambodia. Therefore, it is important for manufacturers to understand the process of type approval certification for telecommunications and ICT devices in Cambodia. The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia or TRC is the regulatory body for telecommunications and ICT devices in Cambodia. Therefore, the type approval certification for Cambodia is also known as TRC certification.
In this article we will discuss all about Cambodia TRC certification for telecommunications and ICT devices before being marketed in Cambodia.
Type approval certification in Cambodia
Before manufacturers importing their telecommunications devices to Cambodia, they need to prepare type approval certification first. In Cambodia, the type approval certification for telecommunications and ICT devices is managed by Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC).
TRC is a public legal entity responsible to protect operators and consumers and also manage free and fair competition for Cambodia’s telecommunication market. One of the main functions of TRC is regulating the radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment in Cambodia by conducting type approval certification. Therefore, type approval certification for telecommunications and ICT devices in Cambodia is also known as TRC certification.
Telecommunications equipment either wired, wireless, or a combination of both are required to do type approval certification before being imported and marketed in Cambodia. Type approval certification is required to ensure the quality of radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment comply with technical standards in Cambodia.
Requirements of TRC certification
Local testing is not required for TRC certification, and it is not a common method when processing Cambodia type approval. Therefore, TRC certification can be done by submitting test reports from foreign laboratories. Here is list of the required documents for TRC certification under paperwork-based method:
- Application form specified by TRC Office
- Compliance certificate from international certification body
- RF test report and its appendix
- EMC test report
- Safety test report
- EMF or Health test report
- Trademark certificate
- User manual
- Technical specification
- Appointment letter as a local importer, distributor, or local agent
Applicants of TRC certification
Applications for Cambodia TRC certification must be submitted by a registered local company in Cambodia. Therefore, TRC Office will still require local representative and local importer details when processing Cambodia type approval.
Local Cambodian companies that become applicants of TRC certification need to submit a letter of recognition as an importer, distributor, or local agent for radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment in Cambodia. Currently, TRC Office also issue list of Cambodian companies that have been qualified for importation and distribution of telecommunications equipment in Cambodia.
Lead time of TRC certification
Since the most common method for Cambodia TRC certification is the paperwork-based method, then the lead time is relatively shorter. In average the lead time of TRC certification will less than 15 working days from the date TRC confirms the test reports.
Label requirements of TRC certification
Since TRC does not specify any label requirements, so product labeling is not mandatory for approved radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment in Cambodia . However, manufacturers or local importers can affix TRC Identifier number on approved radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment.
- RC-TA-20XX-YYYY: TRC Identifier number
Validity of TRC certificates
Cambodia TRC certificates can be valid permanently, the certificate has no expiry date. However, if there is any modifications on the RF feature of the equipment, then applicants need to apply for a new certificate. Modification on the RF feature may affect the product compliance to technical standards in Cambodia.
Example of TRC certificates
In the TRC certificates, several information related to the telecommunication equipment and manufacture will be mentioned. Below is an example of Cambodia TRC certificate for telecommunications devices.
Conclusion
Navigating Cambodia type approval certification is not easy, there are many thing we need to know before starting the whole process. Usually some manufacturers also face difficulty to navigate Cambodia type approval especially because they have limited knowledge and language barriers to Cambodia whole process.
To avoid these issues happening, the existence of a type approval service partner is important for manufacturers. You can consult with our expert team about Cambodia TRC certification by drop an email to info@narmadi.com for further assistance.
