Type Approval in Namibia (CRAN)

Competent Authority: CRAN

In Namibia, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN).

CRAN approvals are managed end-to-end.

RT Solutions manages the homologation process in Namibia, from documentation preparation to certificate delivery.

Official regulator website: https://www.cran.na

Certification Process: Namibia

1. Review — preparing and reviewing all required documents for the application
2. Submit — submitting the application to CRAN
3. Evaluation — CRAN evaluates documents and test samples where required
4. Certification — issuance of the CRAN type approval certificate
5. Labelling — marking the product in accordance with CRAN requirements

Recent Regulatory Updates — Namibia

• New type approval regulation in force
• Certain equipment categories exempted from type approval

Frequently Asked Questions — Namibia

Which authority issues type approval in Namibia?

In Namibia, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN). CRAN approvals are managed end-to-end.