Algeria (ARPCE) – Regulation Type Approval Update

Algeria

Algeria (ARPCE) – Regulation Type Approval Update

Effective October 19, 2019

Algeria Regulatory Authority of the Post and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) released the latest regulatory update on the following subjects:

• The validity of all certificates is 3 years from now on
• “Certificate of Origin” is a mandatory document for type approval application
• All type approved equipment must be labeling with “Homologué par l’ARPCE XXXXXX” include the certificate number

The ARPCE released the new procedure for type approval under “Decision N°28/SP/PC/ARPECE/2019 du 16/10/2019”.

• Submitted test reports should not be older than 3 years / same applies to declarations from manufacturers as well
• SAR tests are mandatory
• The deadline of the evaluation for any application will not exceed two months