ICASA

1. Certification Overview

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regulates broadcasting, communications and postal services. All wireless products require ICASA certification before entering South Africa. Wireless communications equipment must undergo type approval and pass review before sale. Certificates can be issued only to locally registered South African companies or representative entities, so overseas manufacturers should generally apply through a local importer. Testing may be completed in the manufacturer's home country.

2. Certification Mark

3. Product Scope

Any type of electronic communications equipment or facility, including radio equipment.

4. Required Documents

Submit the following information and documents with the type approval application form:
1. Two color product photographs; photocopies are not accepted
2. Description of equipment functions, at least in block diagram form
3. Operating guide or instructions for use
4. RED, safety and EMC reports in PDF, printed copy or copied media such as a CD;
5. Circuit diagrams approved and stamped by the testing body, with all revisions highlighted.
6. Nameplate

5. Certification Process

1. Prepare submission documents, including the application form, Declaration of Conformity and Letter of Authority (LOA) for customs clearance.
2. Contact the local office in South Africa;
3. Submit the license application to ICASA;
4. Pay the certification fee;
5. Obtain the type approval certificate.

6. Certification Timeline & Validity

Timeline: 6 weeks. Validity: No fixed expiry.

VII. Marking Requirements

(1) The ICASA logo must be at least 3 mm high and 3 mm wide. The issued certificate number must be at least 1 mm high.
(2) The label must include (a) the ICASA logo and (b) the certificate number issued by ICASA.
(3) The certificate number referred to in (2)(b) must follow the format TA XXXX-YYYY, where (a) TA means Type Approval and (b) XXXX is the year of certificate issuance, such as 2011.
(c) YYYY is the serial number issued by the authority. The overall ICASA label height-to-width ratio must be 1:2, for example 10 × 20 mm.