Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)RegulationsEquipment Authorisation Regulations, 202118. Mark of Compliance Requirements |
| (1) | All electronic communications equipment, electronic communications facility and subscriber equipment that has been authorised and that has received an Equipment Authorisation Certificate must have a legible Mark of Compliance permanently affixed to such equipment/facility |
| (2) | The packaging and/or container of the electronic communications equipment, electronic communications facility or subscriber equipment referred to in sub-regulation 1 must bear the Mark of Compliance as described in terms of regulation 19. |
| (3) | The Mark of Compliance must be affixed to the electronic communications equipment, electronic communications facility or subscriber equipment before such equipment/facility or subscriber equipment is made available for use, supply, sale, offer for sale or lease or hire in any other manner. |
| (4) | In an instance where a Supplier is of the view that a permanently affixed Mark of Compliance is not feasible, a written request for an alternative marking method of displaying the mark must be made to the Authority prior to the supply or use of such electronic communications equipment, electronic communications facility or subscriber equipment. |
| (5) | Where an alternative marking method is used, the documentation accompanying the electronic communications equipment, electronic communications facility or subscriber equipment must clearly explain how the user can access the Mark of Compliance. |
| (6) | The Mark of Compliance must be indelible against damage, such as scratching or ultraviolet (UV) exposure, that may lead to the information on the marking becoming illegible. |