On October 9, 2020 The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) published the RTTE Type Approval Rules in the Extra ordinary Gazette No. 2196/51 of 09/10/2020 that has come into effect on December 16, 2020.

The summary of the main changes are:

(1) Introduction of standards and simplified certification methods;

(2) One sample is required for type approval application, and TRC has the right to request up to 2 samples for all TA;

(3) More specific documents request;

(4) All devices certified by TRCSL are required to comply with mandatory labeling requirements and labels must be purchased from TRCSL;

(5) Processing time is 30 working days but actual lead time will be varied (upon received sample and all documents);

(6) Fast track scheme is available with additional payment;

(7) TRCSL only accepts test reports from accredited testing laboratories (ILAC accredited laboratories in accordance with ISO / IEC 17025). The date of the test report shall not be earlier than 3 months from the date of application;

(8) Existing certificate will be valid for 6 months and after that all need to apply for new certificate;

(9) Final Validity of certificate is 4 years.

Any applicant for type approval must comply with the new requirements.

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