About us
At CSIA we help you expand into international markets by obtaining type approval (product certifications) for your telecommunications or electronics products.
We have formed partnerships with in-country labs, agents, agencies, and associate companies worldwide, doing business in more than 150 countries. This allows us to act as a one-stop shop for all your equipment type approvals and worldwide approval needs.
Our Services
CSIA and their global network are able to provide Global Market Access and additional services to our clients including:
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International Approvals
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FCC, CE, ISED Approvals
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Safety Approvals
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Energy Efficient Certifications
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Translations
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Certificate Holder Service
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Local Representative Service
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GMPCS-MoU (satellite terminal registration
Worldwide
CSIA offers telecom, safety, and other international approval services in more than 150 countries worldwide, including the following regions:
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North America
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Central America
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South America
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Western Europe
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Eastern Europe
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Middle East
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Asia
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Africa
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The Caribbean
Regulatory Updates
Lebanon
Transfer of Type Approval Authority to TRA & Introduction of the New TRA Label
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Lebanon has now fully assumed the operational responsibility for Type Approval and certification activities, replacing the former role of the Ministry of Telecommunications (MoT).
While the TRA Type Approval system itself has been clearly defined in the regulations for many years, the transfer of responsibility is now being actively enforced by the TRA, together with procedural clarifications and regulatory adjustments.
As part of this regulatory evolution, the TRA has introduced a new official TRA conformity label, which is being applied to certified products to reflect compliance under the current TRA regime.
A key consequence of this transition is the mandatory renewal and re-issuance of all certificates previously issued by the MoT.
Chile
Chile — SUBTEL Resolution No. 737 Now in Force
SUBTEL Resolution No. 737 entered into force on February 22, 2026. It requires an informational QR code to be displayed on any product offered for sale that uses radio-frequency technologies — such as Wi-Fi, BLE, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and RFID. The QR code provides both commercial and technical information.
Cameroon
Cameroon — Typical Lead Time
Approval in Cameroon typically takes approximately 8 weeks from a complete submission to certificate issuance. Final administrative processing can occasionally extend this; contact us for current timelines on your product category.
Mexico
Mexico — New Telecom Regulator (CRT) Replaces IFT
As of October 2025, Mexico's telecommunications regulator, the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT), was dissolved under the country's 2025 telecom reform. Its responsibilities moved to two new bodies: the Agencia de Transformación Digital y Telecomunicaciones (ATDT), which sets policy, and the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT), which now handles technical regulation — including equipment type approval (homologation). Manufacturers seeking Mexican approval now obtain their Certificate of Homologation through the CRT. If you hold existing IFT certificates or have an approval in progress, contact us to confirm how the transition affects your products.
For more information about the regulatory changes and how it impacts your business please contact us.
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