Radio Frequency Testing

1. Introduction to Certification

South Africa's Independent Communications Agency (ICASA) is the regulator of South Africa's national broadcasting communications and postal services. All wireless products need to obtain ICASA certification before entering the South African market. For wireless communication equipment exported to the South African market, it is necessary to report to the South African Independent Communications Bureau (Independent Communications) Authority of South Africa, referred to as ICASA) for model certification application, and only after approval can it be sold. It should be noted that ICASA certification can only be issued to local registered companies or representative agencies in South Africa, so it is best for domestic manufacturers to apply for ICASA by local importers. , but testing can be done domestically.

2. Certification mark

3. Product range

Electronic communication equipment or electronic communication facilities of any kind, including radio equipment.

4. Required information

The following information and documents need to be submitted together with the application form for type approval:
1. Product photos 2 color pictures (do not accept photocopies)
2. A functional description of the device, at least in the form of a block diagram
3. Operation guide or instruction manual
4. RED+ safety + EMC report: in the form of PDF or copy text or copy form such as CD;
5. Approved and stamped by the testing agency with a circuit diagram, highlighting all revisions.
6. Nameplate 

5. Certification process

1. Prepare the documents to be submitted, including application form, declaration of conformity, letter of clearance (LOA)
2. Contact the local office in South Africa;
3. Submit a license application form to ICASA;
4. Pay the certification fee;
5. Obtain the type approval certificate.

6. Certification cycle and validity period

The cycle is 6 weeks, and the validity period is long-term

7. Specifications for the use of logos

(1) The minimum size of the ICASA logo should be 3mm high and 3mm wide, and the issued certificate number should be 1mm high
(2) The label shall contain the following information (a) ICASA logo; and (b) certificate number issued by ICASA
(3) The number of the certificate issued by ICASA referred to in Article (2)(b) shall conform to the following format: TA XXXX-YYYY, where (a) TA stands for Type Approval (b) XXXX is the year in which the Type Approval Certificate was issued (eg year 2011)
(c) YYYY is the serial number issued by the authority The total aspect ratio of the ICASA label needs to be 1:2, eg 10 X 20 mm