Algeria has adopted a new regulatory
framework for the type approval of telecommunications equipment through Décret
exécutif n° 26-97, issued on 31 January 2026 and published in the Official
Gazette on 15 February 2026.
The decree establishes updated conditions
and procedures for the homologation of electronic communications equipment in
Algeria.
Key
changes introduced by the new regulation
Digitized
application process
The application process has been fully
digitized and will now be conducted through a dedicated online portal.
Importers and local applicants can create an account to submit applications and
monitor their progress. All required documentation must be uploaded directly to
the platform.
Removal
of hard-copy submissions
Physical copies of documentation are no
longer required. Digital documents uploaded through the portal are sufficient
for the application process.
Updated
technical file requirements
The list of required technical documents
has been revised. Documents that were previously difficult to obtain, such as
the Certificate of Origin (COO) from the Chamber of Commerce and Certificate of Conformity (CoC), are no
longer required. The COO has been replaced by a Declaration of Origin issued by
the manufacturer.
Harmonized documentation
requirements
Previously, ANF and ARPCE maintained
separate documentation requirements. The new framework introduces a unified set
of document requirements applicable to applications submitted to either
authority.
Extended
certificate validity
The validity period of the type approval
certificate has been extended from 3 years to 5 years.
Multiple
importers can use the same approval
Type approval certificates will no longer
be issued in the name of a specific importer. Multiple importers will now be
able to rely on the same approval for the same equipment model.
Updated
labeling requirements
Labeling template have been slightly
modified. When it is not possible to affix the label directly on the equipment
(for example due to size constraints), the label may be placed on the product
manual or on the packaging.