| (1) | The equipment types and the corresponding conformity assessment procedures are set out in Appendix C (Table 3) of these Regulations. |
| (2) | An application for Equipment Authorisation must be submitted by a Local Supplier to the Authority, using the Authority's online system2. |
| (3) | The electronic communications equipment, electronic communications facilities and/or subscriber equipment must demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements set out in regulation 3, using the following conformity assessment procedures for Equipment Authorisation: |
| (a) | Classification 1 (Low Risk Equipment) ― no Equipment Authorisation is required; |
| (b) | Classification 2 (Medium Risk Equipment) ─ a Statement of Conformity; and |
| (c) | Classification 3 (High Risk Equipment) ─ a Certificate of Conformity. |
| (4) | The Authority may, where it deems necessary, request a representative sample and/or additional supporting documents. |
| (5) | A successful authorisation process will result in the Authority issuing an Equipment Authorisation Certificate, and registering the electronic communications equipment, electronic communications facilities or subscriber equipment on the Equipment Authorisation Registry. |
| (6) | An unsuccessful outcome will result in the Authority issuing a rejection letter, stating the reasons for rejection. |
| (7) | Rejected applications may be resubmitted, following the undertaking of corrections as stipulated in the rejection letter. |
| (8) | Electronic communications equipment, electronic communications facilities and subscriber equipment issued with an Equipment Authorisation Certificate must comply with regulation 18 before being made available on the market. |
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| 2 | https://online.icasa.org.za/ |
