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Type approval in Bhutan

BICMA (Bhutan Information, Communications, and Media Authority) certification in Bhutan refers to a regulatory framework established by the government of Bhutan to ensure quality, safety, and compliance within various sectors, particularly in the fields of telecommunications, broadcasting, and information technology. BICMA is responsible for overseeing and regulating the standards for services, equipment, and content in Bhutan's communication industry.

Key Aspects of BICMA Certification:

Telecommunications and Broadcasting Equipment: BICMA certifies the communication

equipment used in Bhutan to ensure they meet safety, performance, and regulatory

standards. This includes mobile phones, routers, and other telecommunication devices.

Service Providers: Companies offering telecommunications, broadcasting, and internet

services in Bhutan must be certified by BICMA to operate legally within the country.

This includes the approval of licenses and permissions for service provision.

Content Regulation: BICMA plays a role in monitoring media content, ensuring that it

aligns with Bhutan’s cultural values and legal standards, including guidelines on

broadcasting, advertising, and online content.

Quality Control: BICMA certification helps maintain a standard of quality in both the infrastructure and services offered by communication and media companies, ensuring consumers have access to reliable and efficient services.

Compliance with National Policies: BICMA ensures that all communication and media-related businesses follow the policies laid out by the Bhutanese government for promoting technological development, national security, and societal welfare.

Overall, BICMA certification plays a crucial role in regulating the communications and media sectors in Bhutan, ensuring their growth and aligning them with the country’s values and laws.

Type approval in Bhutan requires acceptable CE test reports.
Requires clients local importer information and assistance.
Lead time is approximately 2-4 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
Certificate is valid indefinitely.

Bhutan is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the eastern Himalayas.

The current population as of 2024 is 786,385.

Dzongkha - (also known as Bhutanese) Sino-Tibetan language spoken by over half a million people in Bhutan; it is the country's sole official and national language.

Bhutan Regulatory Approval Overview

BICMA label requirements:

Every certificate holder shall affix a paper seal on the product with the phrase “Type Approved by BICMA” as prescribed below:

CSIA can provide supporting services should your company not be able to meet country specific requirements such as a local representative, local certificate holder, translating documents into the native language, etc.

Contact one of our friendly associates today, they are happy to assist you!

CSIA also offers FCC Certifications, CE Certifications, ISED Canada.

Contact CSIA at (503) 482 9289 or quotes@csiassoc.com

March 2024

Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) announced the 26GHz Frequency Band Plan for Bhutan (2024). This plan is designed to address the growing demand for mobile broadband services and improve the overall quality of service (QoS) experienced by subscribers.

October 2019

The InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) of Bhutan has released an updated type approval regulation. This change includes slight changes to the requirements and supersedes previous rules dated back to 2016.

Regulatory Updates for Bhutan

Frequencies allowed in Bhutan:

900 MHz with a peak power above 750 kW with relaxed spurious emission limits.

The available spectrum in 2.3GHz (band 40) is considered suitable for deploying the 4G LTE in Bhutan.

For a more detailed list of frequencies allowed, contact CSIA.