Type Approval in South Africa (ICASA, SABS, NRCS)

Competent Authority: ICASA, SABS, NRCS

In South Africa, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), with SABS/NRCS conformity routes.

We manage ICASA type approval applications and the ICASA equipment register listing.

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

Official regulator website: https://www.icasa.org.za

Certification Process: South Africa

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

Labelling Requirements — South Africa

ICASA + SABS approval marks are required on certified equipment.

Recent Regulatory Updates — South Africa

• Frequency Allocation Plan updated
• ICASA designated new innovation spectrum
• Type approval delays possible — early filing recommended

Frequently Asked Questions — South Africa

Which authority issues type approval in South Africa?

In South Africa, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), with SABS/NRCS conformity routes. We manage ICASA type approval applications and the ICASA equipment register listing.