Gambia - PURA Type Approval - Overview
Our Type Approval service in Gambia is crafted to simplify the certification journey for telecommunications and ICT equipment, ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework and technical standards in line with guidelines set by the Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) accepting European, FCC, ISO, IEC and ITU standards.
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Working directly with PURA - Gambia, we provide comprehensive support to manufacturers and importers in obtaining the essential Type Approval certification for all wireless and telecommunications equipment, valid for two years as allowed by the regulation. There are no samples required for the process and there are no labelling requirement either as per regulation.
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Our dedicated team manages every step of the approval process, ensuring that your products meet national safety, quality, and spectrum standards, including:
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Expert Consultation: Tailored advice on the approval requirements, regulatory obligations, and testing standards relevant to devices in The Gambia.
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Fee and Charge Management: Streamlined handling of all local fees and governmental charges associated with the Type Approval application.
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Process Oversight: Complete administration of the Type Approval process, ensuring approvals are timely and efficient.
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Support for Renewals and Re-Approvals: Guidance on re-approval applications for devices that have undergone changes, ensuring ongoing compliance along with certificates renewal in timely manner to ensure continued compliance and minimum hassle for our clients.
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Gambia PURA Type Approval - Summary:
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Concerned Authority : Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) [www.pura.gm]
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Applicable Radio and Telecommunication Equipment Certification : Gambia PURA Type Approval
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Required Documents:
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Technical Literature of Device (User Manual, Specifications/Data Sheet)
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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
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RF,EMC,Health and Safety Test Reports as per applicable Test standards
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GSMA TAC Letter(for cellular devices)
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Sample Requirements: Not required.
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Approval Validity: Two years
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In-country Testing Requirements: No
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Local Representation : Not required
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Labelling : Not Required
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Lead time : 2-4 Weeks
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Technical Standards Accepted:
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​a. ITU: International Telecommunications Union
b. IEC: International Electro-technical Commission
c. FCC: Federal Communications Commission
d. ISO: International Standard Organization
e. ETSI: European Telecommunications Standardization Institute
f. ANSI: American National Standards Institute
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List of Exempt Items from Gambia Type Approval:
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Gambia Regulatory Updates and Articles:
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Our Team Looks forward to hearing from you on your Gambia PURA Type Approval Requirements
+92 321 437 8896