Singapore — IMDA Type Approval & Certification

Type approval for radio and telecommunication products is overseen by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore. It also accepts test reports issued based on European ETSI standards or US FCC reports to ease the route to market access. DataX International partners with local importers to streamline the IMDA application process. Certificates are typically issued within six weeks with the proper preparations. In case you do not have a local importer, we can arrange registration with our trusted partners in Singapore.

Understanding Type Approval in Singapore and Its Importance

Type Approval in Singapore is the procedure of enabling items, most especially electronic devices and radio tools, to comply with the local safety and security and technical requirements for the items offered in the country. This work is necessary to help protect the consumer, enable interoperability across different devices and maintain a safe and secure market. Besides ensuring that products conform to local regulations, proper type approval can help avoid fines and delays and give businesses access to the Singapore market.

Overview of Equipment Certification Schemes in Singapore

1.ESER (Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration)

ESER is targeting devices with complex transmission lines such as multi-line equipment, and low-power devices, including Bluetooth speakers, wireless routers and short-range radio products. Such devices will be regulated more strictly by necessity as they are both more technically complex and more likely to interfere in the market than simple wireless equipment.

2. SOR (Simplified Equipment Registration)

SOR applies to less complex gear, like mobile phones, iPads, and broadband modems. The process is quicker and needs less documentation, allowing for more straightforward projects such as those that engage with communication products as opposed to products with greater technical hurdles.

3. General Equipment Registration (GER)

GER is designed for a variety of high-interference devices, including base stations, land mobile radios and radar equipment. Such products must undergo extensive testing and rigorous documentation to comply with strict regulations preventing disruption to carrier communications networks.

Note: You could always contact us at info@dataxinternational.com if you are not sure about the certification category of your device.

Exempted Devices from Type Approval

some devices are not subject to Singapore’s IMDA Type Approval process. Among these are non-RF devices such as wired keyboards and computer monitors, and low-powered wireless devices operating in unregulated frequency bands, including some RFID tags and infrared remote controls. If you need more clarity on whether your device requires type approvals or not, do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@dataxinternational.com.

Certification Validity & Labelling Requirements

IMDA certificates in Singapore are valid for a period of five years, which helps businesses to ensure and maintain that their products are compliant throughout the whole process of the product lifecycle. You can easily renew the certification starting no earlier than 30 days prior to expiration. It also does not need local laboratory testing, which expedites the approval process. To ensure proper compliance, however the products must meet labeling requirements including importer “Dealer Registration Number” and “Complies to IMDA Standards.”

How DataX International Streamlines the IMDA Certification Process in Singapore

DataX International manages all critical steps for a seamless process in obtaining a radio and telecommunication type approval:

• Documentation Review: We review technical documentation, test reports and declarations of conformity for the documentation to confirm evidence that it has met relevant standards for compliance. Then, we complete the accepted documents, combine them in one document, submit them to the authorities.
• Fee Management: We maintain and take care of all required regulatory fees and payments.
• Embedded Agile: We’ve got your back — from the initial planning, to the unfolding — with a clear process, answers to any related questions, and updates on what’s happening at every stage.
• Treading above water: We know the rules and we make sure your application follows them, boosting its chances of an on-time acceptance.