Niger Type Approval: Last Updates 2025

Niger Type Approval: Certificate Requirements - (ARRETE N° 00010 /MCP/EN/SG/DL of Feb 18, 2025)

 What is the objective of this regulation?

This regulation establishes the content and conditions for issuing the type approval certificate for radio and electronic equipment. It ensures that equipment marketed in Niger complies with essential safety, technical, and environmental requirements.

Where to find a copy of the regulation?

A copy of the regulation is attached to this article

Which equipment requires Type Approval?

All radio-electrical equipment imported or manufactured in Niger for commercial use must obtain type approcal certificate. This includes:

  1. Terminals (e.g., routers, modems, phones, IoT devices).
  2. Radio equipment (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G, GPS devices).
Exemptions apply to:
  1. Broadcast-only receivers (e.g., FM/AM radios).
  2. Equipment for national defense and public security.

What is the validity period of the type approval certificate?

The certificate is valid for three (3) years from the date of issuance. Renewal requires proof of continued compliance.

What is the transition period for existing certificates?

Pre-existing certificates remain valid until their expiration date.

How can a type approval certificate be renewed?

The certificate may be renewed at the request of the applicant, provided that the equipment continues to meet all essential requirements. The renewal application must follow the same submission procedure as the initial application.

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

  • Fines of 6–12 million FCFA per non-compliant device.

  • Seizure/destruction of equipment.

  • Ban from the telecom sector for 1–5 years.

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