TYPE APPROVAL GUIDELINES JULY 2015
FOREWORD The Zambia Information and Communications Authority (ZICTA) under mandate by the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Act No. 15 of 2009 hereby issues these Guidelines on Type Approval of Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE), to regulate the approval all RTTE that are used in Zambia; ensure that all RTTE comply with the applicable technical standards in Zambia; and protect the integrity of Networks and general welfare of the citizens of Zambia. Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 2
Contents FOREWORD... 2 ABBREVIATIONS... 4 1 INTRODUCTION... 5 1.1 Background... 5 1.2 Scope of Type Approval Guidelines... 5 2 DEFINITIONS... 5 3 TYPE APPROVAL OF RTTE... 6 4 APPLYING FOR TYPE APPROVAL... 6 4.1 Type Acceptance Process... 6 4.2 Type Approval Procedure... 7 4.3 Modification Procedure... 8 5 LABELLING REQUIREMENTS... 8 6 ZICTA TYPE APPROVAL LABEL SPECIFICATIONS... 9 7 CONTACT REFERENCES... 10 Appendix 1: List of Exempted Equipment... 11 Appendix 2: List of Prohibited Equipment... 13 Appendix 3: List of Standards and Recognised Labs for Type Approval... 13 Appendix 4: Type Approval Application Form I... 14 Appendix 5: Type Acceptance Application Form IC... 14 Appendix 6: Type Approval Application Form 1B... 14 Appendix 7: Type Approval Schedule of Fees... 14 Appendix 8: Technical Construction File... 14 Appendix 9: Type Approval Flow Chart... 15 Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 3
ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations shall apply to these guidelines AB: Assessment Body CAB: Conformity Assessment Body CE: Commission Européenne DoC: Declaration of Conformity EMC: Electro Magnetic Compatibility ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute FCC: Federal Communications Commission IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission ILAC: International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation ISO: International Organization for Standardization ITU: International Telecommunications Union MRA: Mutual Recognition Agreement NB: Notified Body NFAP: National Frequency Allocation Plan NRA: National Regulatory Authority PCB: Printed Circuit Board RTTE, R&TTE: Radio and Terminal Telecommunications Equipment TA: Type Approval TCB: Telecommunications Conformity Body TCF: Technical Construction File Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 4
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background These Type Approval Guidelines covering all types of Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (RTTE) are issued by the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) in line with Type Approval Policy as well as Statutory Instrument (SI) NO. 6 of 2011 (Type Approval Regulations) and SI No. 65 of 2011 (Registration of Electronic Communication Apparatus Regulations) under the ICT Act no. 15 of 2009. 1.2 Scope of Type Approval Guidelines The Type Approval Guidelines cover all types of Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment. RTTE telecommunications equipment which is imported and that which is manufactured or assembled in Zambia and NOT on the list of approved equipment or on the list of ed equipment or on the list of prohibited equipment which can be accessed on our website page www.zicta.zm. The list of approved, ed and prohibited equipment will regularly be updated on the website. Appendix 1 lists RTTE ed from Type Approval and appendix 2 the list of RTTE prohibited in Zambia. 2 DEFINITIONS in these guidelines, unless the context otherwise requires; Applicant means a person who lodges in an application for type approval including Local and international manufacturers, Authorized Dealers, Licensed Operators, Companies or individuals Deal means Manufacture, Import for sale, demonstrating transmission, letting for hire sale or offering or possessing for sale, any equipment that is capable of being used for providing electronic communication service Dealer means A person who Manufactures, Imports for sale, demonstrates transmits, lets for hire sale or offers or possesses for sale, any equipment that is capable of being used for providing electronic communication service Type Approval means the process by which RTTE is authorized by ZICTA to be used in Zambia, and involves verification of the equipment s compliance with the applicable standards and requirements. Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE): means both the Radio Communications Equipment and the Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (or electronic communications apparatus) Technical Construction File (TCF): means a file describing an apparatus and providing information and explanations as to how the essential requirements applicable to the apparatus are met. Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 5
3 TYPE APPROVAL OF RTTE ZICTA Shall approve RTTE on the basis of the make and model. Once RTTE is typeapproved, the same model of equipment can be imported, subject to import permission, by any eligible Dealers without having to apply for another Type Approval. ZICTA has on its website a Type Approval Register containing the models of RTTE that are approved. 4 APPLYING FOR TYPE APPROVAL An Applicant shall follow one of the application processes, namely: a) Type Acceptance Process b) Type Approval process c) Modification 4.1 Type Acceptance Process a) The Type Acceptance process has to be followed in the case that the RTTE has already obtained suitable evidence either from a National Regulatory Authority (NRA) or a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) that has signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) 1 with ZICTA showing that the considered RTTE complies with the relevant standards recognized by ZICTA as provided in Appendix 3( Type Approval Standards). b) An Application for Type Acceptance must be made using the prescribed application Form I (Appendix 4: Type Approval Application Form I) and Form IC (Appendix 5: Type Acceptance Application Form IC) for the Type Acceptance. c) A separate application form IC must be completed, signed and stamped by the applicant for each model of equipment. d) An application for Type Acceptance must be accompanied by the following supporting documentation: i. A duly signed Certificate of Compliance from either a National Regulatory Authority recognized by ZICTA or a Conformity Assessment Body holding a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with ZICTA. ii. Payment of a non-refundable fee as prescribed by the schedule of fees (Appendix 7: Type Approval Schedule of Fees). Details about the acceptable payment methods and proof of payments are also included. iii. Full name and mailing address of manufacturer of a device and applicant iv. A copy of installation and operating instructions to be furnished to the user v. A detailed technical or operational documentation and vi. Any other additional information that is deemed necessary by ZICTA. 1 ZICTA does not have any Mutual Recognition agreement with any National Regulatory Body. Until then, Type Acceptance Process is not in force Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 6
e) A successful outcome of the assessment of the application for Type Approval will not result in issuance of a Type Approval Certificate in the name of the applicant, but rather in the recording of a corresponding entry of the RTTE in the Type Approval Register. A certificate which will be for that specific RTTE will be available in a printable format on ZICTA s website and will reflect details of the original applicant. f) ZICTA reserves the right to reject the application in the case where ZICTA is not satisfied in respect to any aspect of the application. The Applicant may, however, address the noncompliance and submit a new application for Type Approval when appropriate. In case of rejection, the Type Approval Fee will not be reimbursed. 4.2 Type Approval Procedure a) The Type Approval process has to be followed in instances where there is no evidence in the form of a Certificate of Compliance certifying that the RTTE complies with the standards recognized by ZICTA. b) The evidence of compliance of the RTTE under the Type Approval process must be based on, but not limited to, duly signed and dated Test Reports issued by accredited Test Laboratories demonstrating that the RTTE complies with the appropriate technical standards, as described in appendix 3 c) ZICTA will accept test reports from any accredited Test Laboratory included in the list of accredited Testing Laboratories recognized by ZICTA listed in appendix 3. d) An Application for Type Approval must be made using the prescribed application Form I (Appendix 4: Type Approval Application Form I) and Form IB (Appendix 6: Type Approval Application Form IB). e) A separate application form must be completed, signed and stamped by the applicant for each model of equipment. f) An application for the Type Approval must be accompanied by the following supporting documentation: g) A successful outcome of the assessment of the application for Type Approval will not result in issuance of a Type Approval Certificate in the name of the applicant, but rather in the recording of a corresponding entry of the RTTE in the Type Approval Register. A certificate which will be for that specific RTTE will be available in a printable format on ZICTA s website and will not reflect details of the original applicant. h) ZICTA reserves the right to reject the application in the case where ZICTA is not satisfied in respect to any aspect of the application. The applicant may, however, address the noni. Evidence of compliance of the RTTE with the relevant standards recognized by ZICTA. The evidence is submitted as a Technical Construction File (TCF) (Appendix 8: Technical Construction File), and must include all supporting documents set out therein. ii. Payment of the non-refundable fee as prescribed by the schedule of fees (Appendix 7: iii. Type Approval Schedule of Fees). Details about the acceptable payment methods and proof of payment are also included. ZICTA reserves the rights to require up to two sample units of the RTTE along with the appropriate test accessories for testing at a laboratory assigned by ZICTA. The applicant will bear all the cost relating to laboratory testing. Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 7
compliance and submit a new application for Type Approval where appropriate. In case of rejection, the Type Approval Fee will not be reimbursed. 4.3 Modification Procedure i) A person may apply for modification of RTTE. Modification will apply to RTTE that is already type approved using the type approval procedure that has undergone modification that changes its electrical characteristics. 5 LABELLING REQUIREMENTS Labelling is the process of affixing a mark and a specified Type Approval number on the Type Approved RTTE which is made or imported into the Zambian market, indicating its compliance with technical standards and requirements for the purpose of improving consumer confidence in electronic communications products and services in Zambia. a) All Type Approved RTTE must have a legible label permanently affixed on the outside of such equipment, bearing: i. The corresponding marking from the country or region where the original Type Approval had been obtained in the event that the RTTE in question has been approved using the Type Acceptance process. ii. The label approved by ZICTA as shown in (7) below of these Guidelines in the event where the RTTE in question has been approved using the Type Approval process. b) Any other marking may be affixed to the RTTE provided that the visibility and legibility of the prescribed marking (per paragraph (a) and (b) above) is not thereby reduced. c) Where it is shown that a label permanently affixed on the outside of the RTTE is not desirable or is not feasible, an alternative method of displaying the required label may be used if approved by ZICTA in writing. The proposed alternative method of labelling and the justification for its use must accompany the applied application for the Type Approval of the concerned RTTE. d) The label may also be affixed on the packaging and/or in the user manual, but it is not mandatory in these places, unless for reasons of size or other design features the RTTE itself cannot be marked, in these cases the applicant must include the label in the user documentation accompanying the RTTE before it is displayed or offered for sale. e) The label must be affixed before the RTTE is made available on the Zambian market. f) The label shall be affixed under the responsibility of the manufacturer, his authorized representative in Zambia, or the party responsible for placing the RTTE on the Zambian market. g) The responsible party shall be guilty of an offence if he or she fails to comply with these requirements. h) ZICTA reserves the right to take appropriate action against the responsible party who has affixed a marking found not to be in conformity with these requirements. Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 8
6 ZICTA TYPE APPROVAL LABEL SPECIFICATIONS ZMB/ZICTA/TA/YYYY/MM/SS i. The characters shall appear in black print against a white background. ii. The colour code is Blue a. C: 100 b. M:100 c. Y: 0 d. K: 0 Black a. C: 0 b. M: 0 c. Y; 0 d. K: 100 iii. No character shall be less than 2mm in height. iv. The word ZICTA shall be at least 3mm in height. The size ratio of all the characters and symbol shall be maintained relative to ZICTA. v. Where ZMB/ZICTA/TA/YYYY/MM/SS appears shall be substituted the registration type approval certificate number allocated by ZICTA to the concerned equipment model. a) Application for Type Approval can be delivered to ZICTA in the following ways: i. Using the on-line portal ii. By hand at ZICTA offices in (Stand Number 4909 Corner of Independence & United Nations Avenues Lusaka - Zambia) during normal office hours. The documentation must be contained in a single package/envelope and addressed to (Manager Standards & Type Approvals, Technology & Engineering Department) iii. Sent via normal mail to ZICTA mail box (36871) iv. Sent via e-mail to the following address: (approvals@zicta.zm) b) In case the application is sent electronically, the files must be in non-editable but printable formats, such as PDF or JPG. Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 9
7 CONTACT REFERENCES Any request for information about the Type Approval process can be addressed in person at ZICTA s offices or by telephone calling the number (+260 211 246702/ 241236/244426/244427) Also see the flow chart (Appendix 9: Type Approval Flow Chart) and Frequently Asked Questions at www.zicta.zm Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 10
APPENDICES Appendix 1: List of Exempted Equipment LIST OF EQUIPMENT EXEMPT FROM TYPE APPROVAL Equipment type Description Specified technologies Type of use Specific Exclusion Receiver-only, transmitter RTTE such as mobile handsets Equipment is: Receiver-only or transmitter capable only of transmitting under control of a public network that has been Imported for personal use GSM and UMTS only (including handsets and dongles) Type Approval only for personal use Set Top Boxes and Television Sets are NOT Marked with a compliance marking from a Type Approval Body (e.g. NRA or CAB)possessing MRA with ZICTA Receiver only, transmitter RTTE embedded in personal computers Equipment is embedded Laptops or personal Type Approval Are not Type Approval in a PC or a laptop computers from personal use : and equipped and is: with short range importers Similar RTTE radio if Receiver-only radio technology such imported as as standalone equipment WiFi, Bluetooth devices (i.e. not Transmitter embedded in equipment the with output power laptop/ PC) below 100 MW Wireless routers RTTE for amateur use* Equipment is: Amateur radio in line Type Approval Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 11
Cable and wiring RTTE Terminal equipment with ITU region only for personal 1 use To be used by radio requirements by licensed person amateurs Or kits of components: Assembled by radio amateurs Modified for use by radio amateurs Equipment is: N/A Type Approval Cable and wiring for personal use RTTE and By nature passive importers equipment Broadcast Equipment is: sound (radio) Type Approval receivers RTTE Receiver-only radio broadcast for personal use technologies: and equipment intended to be used solely for the reception of sound broadcasting services Are not Type Approval Exempt: Radio (FM AM) importers LNB component Set-top boxes either for / satellite, IPTV or terrestrial Include, satellite dish, aerials but exclude DTH set top boxes Dreamboxes are not authorized TVs with Analog tuners only are not authorised Vehicle component RTTE Equipment is: Short-range Type Approval Installed as part of a technologies only for personal including use vehicle (car, bluetooth motorcycle etc) Includes car Are not Type Approval Similar RTTE if imported as standalone devices (i.e. Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 12
navigation, remote sensor, remote car key etc. Not embedded in the vehicle) Infrared remote control equipment Equipment is A short range infrared remote control equipment Includes TV remote control, garage door opener Short-range infrared Type Approval for personal use and importers RTTE for military use (for security agencies) RTTE used by Zambia Defence Forces (ZDF) or other Security Agencies Various Only applies to Zambia Defence Forces(ZDF) and other Security Agencies Appendix 2: List of Prohibited Equipment 1. Scanning Receivers 2. Military Communication Equipment 3. Telephone Voice Changing Equipment 4. Automatic Call Diverters 5. Radio-communication Equipment operating in frequency bands GSM Bands except Cellular Mobile Phones or such other equipment approved by the Authority 6. Radio-communication Jamming Devices operating in any frequency band. 7. Analogue TV transmitters 8. TV sets with Analogue Tuners only Appendix 3: List of Standards and Recognised Labs for Type Approval Service Frequency Applicable Sub-section of Reference standards for conformity defined Band Framework ZS FM Radio 87.5-108 MHz Sound broadcasting equipment 6.1 E EN 301 489-11 T-DAB 1452-1479.5 MHz N EN 302 018-2 3 0 1 47-68 MHz 4 EN 301 489-7 TV Broadcast 174-230 MHz Vision broadcasting equipment 6.2 8 EN 301 489-14 470-790 MHz 9 EN 302 297 1 Type of TTE Subtype Appplicable Standard Decoder Terrestrial ZS 817: 2014 TV idtv ZS 824: 2015 Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 13
Appendix 4: Type Approval Application Form I Application form for Type Approval Appendix 5: Type Acceptance Application Form IC Type Approval Application Form IC Appendix 6: Type Approval Application Form 1B Application Standard Type Approval Form 1 Appendix 7: Type Approval Schedule of Fees New TYPE APPROVAL FEES_in ZMK_30ngwee.pdf Appendix 8: Technical Construction File Technical Construction File Spec Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 14
Appendix 9: Type Approval Flow Chart Type Approval Flow Chart Start One of the following parties wishes to apply for Type Approval of RTTE: 1. Local or international manufacturers; 2. Authorized Importers; 3. Licensed Operators; or 4. Companies wishing to import RTTE for their own use. Check TA Register on ZICTA s website YES RTTE already typeapproved by ZICTA? Standard Type Approval Process NO NO RTTE already type-approved by recognized bodies? YES Type Acceptance Procedure ZICTA assesses application ZICTA approves type of RTTE? NO ZICTA notifies the applicant YES ZICTA notifies the applicant and updates TA Register RTTE can be imported using the Importation Process Type Approval Guidelines July 2015 Page 15