ICASA Type Approval
ICASA Type Approval is the regulatory assessment of specified electronic communications and radio equipment before it is marketed or used in South Africa. The route depends on the device and its radio capabilities.
Importers, manufacturers and distributors of equipment such as routers, IoT devices, wireless accessories and communications modules should check whether an ICASA approval is required.
How We Help
We help assess the ICASA route, prepare the required evidence and manage application correspondence.
Requirements & Guidance
Check these details before starting. Exact requirements depend on the product, business model and application route.
Typical supporting information includes:
- Datasheet, user manual and model details
- Relevant RF, EMC and safety test reports
- Company records and declarations, as required
Confirm these points and avoid common pitfalls:
- Determine if a new, variant or amended approval applies
- Compare exact model details across all reports
- Check supporting standards and evidence before filing
- Unapproved radio features or frequency bands
- Incomplete tests or mismatched model identifiers
- Assuming overseas approvals replace ICASA approval
BMW South Africa — automotive electronics Type Approval
The supplied project brief describes technical assessment, manufacturer liaison, report review and ICASA submissions.
How It Works
We follow the applicable ICASA route and respond to regulator requests as the application progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about icasa type approval.
Does every electronic device need Type Approval?
Can I use overseas test reports?
What if my product model changes?
Can ATC do the laboratory testing?
