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International Type Approval and Safety Approval
Bahrain
Bahrain Regulatory Approval Overview
Bahrain is located in the Middle East.
The current population as of 2024 is 1,619,337.
Arabic is the official language of Bahrain, though English is widely used.
Type Approval in Bahrain
TRA certification in Bahrain refers to certification from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain. The TRA is the government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing the telecommunications and information technology (ICT) sectors in Bahrain.
While the specifics of TRA certification can vary depending on the context, it generally applies to companies or products involved in telecommunications, internet services, or ICT technologies. TRA certification ensures that services, equipment, or solutions meet the required standards and comply with local regulations in Bahrain.
Here are some common areas where TRA certification might be required:
Telecommunications Equipment: Manufacturers and suppliers of telecommunication
devices, such as mobile phones, routers, and other network equipment, may need
TRA certification to ensure their products comply with Bahrain's technical standards.
ICT Service Providers: Companies offering internet services, mobile services, or
any telecommunication-related services may need to be licensed or certified by the
TRA to operate legally within Bahrain.
Regulatory Compliance: Companies in the ICT space must often prove compliance with the TRA's regulatory guidelines, which could cover areas like data security, consumer protection, spectrum management, and fair competition.
Radio Frequency Licensing: Companies that require radio spectrum (for telecommunications, broadcasting, etc.) may need to obtain TRA certification to legally use certain frequencies.
In general, the goal of the TRA certification process is to ensure that products and services in Bahrain’s telecommunications and ICT sectors are of high quality, safe, and compliant with national laws and international standards.
- Type approval in Bahrain requires acceptable CE reports.
- No local representative or local certificate holder are required.
- Lead time is approximately 3-4 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
- The TRA certificate is valid for 3 years.
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Frequencies allowed in Bahrain
The 900 MHz band is used by many critical infrastructure operators, including utilities, railroads, and refiners. It's primarily used for two-way voice communications.
2.4 GHz is allowed in Bahrain, but only with a frequency license. A license is required for anyone who uses radio frequency spectrum in Bahrain, including for business or leisure activities.
5GHz frequency is restricted in Bahrain, they are dedicated for Military operations.
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country specific requirements such as a local representative, local certificate holder,
translating documents into the native language, etc.
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Bahrain labeling requirements:
The labeling requirements are similar to FCC or CE:
1. Equipment Name:
2. Type No:
3. Rating : Example 5VDC for USB Driver / 2.5W
4. S/N :
5. Mac ID if any
6. Compatible to:
7. Made in :
8. Rating : CE , FCC, etc.
9. Manufacturer Name:
Generally Bahrain follows all standards from USA. So it will be similar to Labels for products used inside USA.
No Objection Compliance (NoC) form must be completed for importation.
December 2023
The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain has released a new version of its National Telecommunications Plan.
August 2022
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain has approved the bands:
- 5470 – 5725 MHz
- 5925 – 6425 MHz
for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E applications.