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Ghana Type Approval
Is country specific certification required or is CE/FCC approval sufficient?
Country specific certification is required.
What is the lead time to obtain type approval?
4-6 weeks
Are there any marking or logo requirements?
Yes
Is in country testing required or can we leverage existing FCC or CE test reports?
Many products do require in country testing. Contact CSIA for more details.
What are the types of equipment that would require approval in this country?
Most products using telecom technology such as WIFI, Bluetooth, cellular and satellite.
A local representative is required.
Do I need an in country local representative or local certificate holder?
Is country specific certification required or is CE/FCC approval sufficient?
Country specific certification required
What is the lead time to obtain type approval?
4-6 weeks
Are there any marking or logo requirements?
Yes
Is in country testing required or can we leverage existing FCC or CE test reports?
Many products do require in country testing. Contact CSIA for more details.
What are the types of equipment that would require approval in this country?
Most products using telecom technology such as WIFI, Bluetooth, cellular and satellite.
A local representative is required.
Do I need an in country local representative or local certificate holder?
Regulatory Updates For Ghana
September 2023
GHANA Energy efficiency and Energy Guide Label approval process
Please be aware the Ghana’s Energy Commission has set up guidelines for the energy efficiency procedure.
Therefore listed appliances below must follow these guidelines to meet the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) to enter the country’s appliance market and get the Energy Guide Label from the Ghana’s Energy Commission.
APPLIANCES
Household refrigerators
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and self-ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Room Air-conditioners (RACs)
Distribution Transformers
Washing Machines
Ceiling, wall, standing and tabletop comfort fans
Television sets
Public lighting
Computers
Decoders
Microwaves
Electric motors
Electric Kettles
Inverters
Renewable Energy Batteries
Industrial Fans
Ventilating Fans
Water Heaters
Rice Cookers
Solar Panel
Also kindly note that a local representative is required.