Based on current regulations, various types of telecommunications and ICT devices are required to obtain type approval certificates before entering and being marketed in Yemen. Therefore, it is important for manufacturers to understand the process of type approval certification for telecommunications and ICT devices in Yemen. The Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology or MTIT is the regulatory body for telecommunications and ICT sector in Yemen. Therefore, the type approval certification for Yemen is also known as MTIT certification.
In this article we will discuss all about Yemen MTIT certification for telecommunications and ICT devices before being marketed in Yemen.
Type approval certification in Yemen
Before manufacturers importing their telecommunications devices to Yemen, they need to prepare type approval certification first. In Yemen, the type approval certification for telecommunications and ICT devices is managed by the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MTIT).
MTIT is a government body that responsible for regulating and developing the telecommunication and ICT sector in Yemen, including oversees the type approval certification of telecommunication equipment. Therefore, type approval certification for telecommunications and ICT devices in Yemen is also known as MTIT certification.
Telecommunications equipment either wired, wireless or a combination of both are required to do type approval certification before being imported and marketed in Yemen. Type approval certification is required to ensure the quality of radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment comply with technical standards in Yemen.
Requirements of MTIT certification
Local testing is not required for processing MTIT certification in Yemen. Therefore, MTIT certification can be done by submitting test reports from foreign laboratories, commonly CE test reports can be accepted. Here is list of the required documents for MTIT certification under paperwork-based method:
- Application form specified by MTIT Office
- Technical specification
- Test reports for Radio, EMC and Safety in compliance with international (IEC or European standards)
- Declaration of Conformity signed by the manufacturer
- User manual
- Schematic diagram
- Internal and external photos of the product
- Authorization letter from the manufacturer
- Original certificate must be submitted for renewal applications
Applicants of MTIT certification
The type approval certification in Yemen must be submitted by a registered local company in Yemen, it can be a Yemen company act as local representative. The MTIT certificate will include the manufacturer and the local representative details. The manufacturer has the right to grant the certificate to more than one importer, as long as the certificate is linked to the same model.
Lead time of MTIT certification
The process of Yemen MTIT certification typically takes 4 – 8 weeks. It is better to submit the MTIT applications as soon as possible to ensure priority processing. As may already be known, the issuance of MTIT certificates was resumed approximately several months ago after being suspended since November 2024, but the submission of applications was not stopped during that period. Due to the backlog of applications submitted previously, it is currently not possible to specify an exact issuance date.
Label requirements of MTIT certification
There is no labelling rules or requirements after the products already type approved by MTIT. Manufacturers and importers can use the identification label that must include the model information, the manufacturer name and the country of origin, in accordance with the requirements applied in most countries.
For the controlling purpose, when importing the products into Yemen and before customs clearance, the specialists at the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MTIT) will take samples from the shipment and inspect them to ensure they comply with the technical specifications and data previously submitted when obtaining the approval.
Validity of MTIT certificates
The validity period of type approval certificate may vary for each target country. In some countries, the certificate may valid permanently and in some it may only be valid for a certain period of time. The validity of MTIT certificate is quite short, it is around 2 years. Therefore, manufacturers need to renew the certificate when their MTIT certificate approaching to its expiry date. However, if there is any modifications to the model, specifications or brand, it also requires a separate approval or certificate.
Example of MTIT certificates
In the MTIT certificates, several information related to the telecommunication device and manufacturer will be mentioned. In general, following information will be available in the MTIT certificate:
- Representative name
- Manufacturer name
- Model name
- Origin country
- Brand name
- Factory information
- Category of equipment
- Operating frequency
- Certificate number
- Date of certificate issue
- Validity period
Conclusion
Navigating Yemen 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 Yemen type approval especially because they have limited knowledge and language barriers to Yemen 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 Yemen MTIT certification by drop an email to info@narmadi.com for further assistance.
