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Antigua Type Approval
Is country specific certification required or is CE/FCC approval sufficient?
Country specific certification required.
What is the lead time to obtain type approval?
4-5 weeks
Are there any marking or logo requirements?
No marking requirements.
Is in country testing required or can we leverage existing FCC or CE test reports?
We can leverage your FCC test reports as part of the approval process.
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.
No
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?
4-5 weeks
Are there any marking or logo requirements?
No marking requirements.
Is in country testing required or can we leverage existing FCC or CE test reports?
We can leverage your FCC test reports as part of the approval process.
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.
No
Do I need an in country local representative or local certificate holder?
Regulatory Updates For Antigua
October 2024
Type approval process:
The Antigua and Barbuda Telecommunications Division (ABTD) manages the type approval process for RF products. The regulator accepts and reviews documentation from the EU and FCC.
Product certification: Product certification can be based on American (FCC) or European (EU) standards.
Certificate of conformity: After all documents are examined, the authority issues a certificate of conformity.
Type approval certificate: The type approval certificate is valid for an unlimited period.
Product marking or labeling: There are no additional requirements for product marking or labeling.
Exemptions: Products supporting Bluetooth only are exempt from type approval. Printers, cameras, and desktop computers without RF features or with low output power wireless are also exempt.