The authority responsible for Type Approval in Gambia is PURA – (Public Utilities Regulatory Authority). PURA regulates Telecommunications, Radio communications, Frequency spectrum usage, ICT equipment that complies with national technical, safety, and frequency regulations before being imported, sold, or operated in the country. We ensure that all your regulatory type approval applications in Gambia are handled efficiently, with minimal delays and without unnecessary complications.
| Concerned Authority | PURA (Public Utilities Regulatory Authority) |
| Requirement | Mandatory |
| Certification Validity Period | 2 Years |
| In-Country Testing | Not Required |
| In-Country Representation | Not Required |
| Average Time to Get Type Approval | 4 Weeks |
| Labelling Requirement | Not Required |
| Country Calling Code | +220 |
| Capital | Banjul |
| Currency | Dalasi |
| Population | 2.85 Million |
What is PURA Type Approval in Gambia, and Why Does Your Product Need It?
Type Approval is a formal certification issued by PURA confirming that a specific model of equipment complies with Gambian technical standards, operates only on permitted frequency bands, meets safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements, will not cause harmful interference to public networks or other radio services so that it can be imported, sold and used legally within the territory of Gambia.
Required Documents for PURA
- GSMA TAC Letter(for cellular devices)
- Technical Literature of Device (User Manual, Specifications/Data Sheet)
- Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
- RF,EMC,Health and Safety Test Reports as per applicable Test standards
Technical Standards Accepted
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.
PURA type approval procedure
The steps for type approval procedure are:
- Application submission: The Type Approval application is submitted by a Gambian-registered company or authorized local representative on behalf of the manufacturer. The submission includes product details, intended use, and radio frequency specifications.
- Document Review: PURA reviews the submitted documentation to verify consistency of technical information and declared parameters. This step ensures the equipment information matches the supporting test reports and specifications.
- Technical & Regulatory Evaluation: PURA evaluates RF test reports to confirm compliance with national frequency allocations, emission limits, and interference requirements. Local representation eligibility and regulatory compliance are also assessed.
- Payment of Type Approval Fees: Once the application is accepted, PURA issues an invoice for the applicable Type Approval fees. Processing continues after the required payment is completed by the applicant.
- Issuance of Type Approval: After all technical and regulatory requirements are fulfilled, PURA issues the Type Approval authorization in written or electronic form. This approval permits the legal importation, sale, and use of the equipment in The Gambia.
Get in Touch with Us
DataX International is your one-stop solution for type approval services that are not only reliable but also efficient. We offer type approval services to assist you in declaring that your equipment otherwise meets all of the technical specifications required by the regulators.
Contact us at info@dataxinternational.com today to find out more about how we can enable you to complete your Gambia type approval process.