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International Type Approval and Safety Approval
Egypt is located in the Middle East.
The current population as of 2024 is 117,179,226.
The official language of Egypt is Arabic, and most Egyptians speak one of several vernacular dialects of that language.
Egypt National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) labeling requirements:
Brand name and model
For small devices with limited space, the brand name and model designation are sufficient.
External batteries and chargers
These items must be labeled.
User manual
If a product is sold without a charger or power adapter, the user manual must include technical specifications for a compliant charger or power adapter.
Laser printing or labeling
Information can be laser-printed or labeled on the external body or internal back of a mobile or tablet.
Required information
Information that must be included on the device or package includes the brand, model, country of origin, CE mark, WEEE symbol, and importer name.
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Egypt Regulatory Approval Overview
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Frequencies allowed in Egypt:
January 2017 the Egypt regulatory agency (NTRA) announced that it revised its regulations to allow WLAN devices operating in Band 4 and Band 4+ of the 5 GHz range may now operate indoors.
The permitted power levels are up to 200 mW EIRP on a license free basis. The updated 5 GHz bands that are now permitted in Egypt are:
5150 – 5350 MHz - <200mW (EIRP) for indoor operation, license free.
5725 – 5850 MHz - <200mW (EIRP) for outdoor operation, license required.
Contact CSIA for a more detailed list of frequencies allowed in Egypt by NTRA.
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.
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Type approval in Egypt synapse
NTRA approval in Egypt refers to the regulatory approval granted by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), which is the government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating the telecommunications sector in Egypt. The NTRA was established to ensure the efficient, fair, and competitive functioning of the country's telecommunications industry. It also ensures that all telecommunication services meet the required technical standards, consumer protection laws, and security regulations.
Here are the key areas where NTRA approval is required in Egypt:
1. Telecommunications Equipment Approval
Import and Sale of Telecom Equipment: Companies that wish to import, sell, or distribute telecommunications equipment (e.g., mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, network devices, etc.) must obtain approval from NTRA. The equipment must meet certain technical and safety standards to ensure compatibility with Egypt's telecommunications infrastructure and to prevent interference with local networks.
Certification Process: The approval process often involves testing the equipment to ensure it complies with Egypt's technical standards, including those related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), network compatibility, and safety.
2. Telecommunications Service Provider Licensing
License for Service Providers: Any entity wishing to offer telecommunications
services (such as mobile, internet, VoIP, or satellite services) must obtain a
license from the NTRA. This process ensures that the service provider complies
with national regulatory requirements, including technical standards, pricing
policies, and consumer protection. Types of Licenses: NTRA issues various
types of licenses, such as licenses for mobile telecom operators, internet
service providers (ISPs), and other telecom-related services.
3. Radio Frequency Spectrum Management
Radio Frequency Allocation: Companies that wish to use specific radio frequencies
for mobile communication, satellite services, broadcasting, or wireless networks
need to obtain approval from NTRA. The agency is responsible for managing the radio frequency spectrum in Egypt, ensuring that frequencies are allocated efficiently and that no interference occurs between different services.
Frequency Auctions: In some cases, NTRA may hold frequency auctions to allocate spectrum to telecom operators and service providers.
4. Telecommunications Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure Deployment Approval: Any company wishing to install or deploy telecommunications infrastructure—such as mobile towers, fiber optic cables, or satellite stations—must obtain NTRA approval. The authority ensures that the installation complies with technical standards, urban planning regulations, and environmental considerations.
Quality of Service Monitoring: NTRA is responsible for monitoring the quality of service provided by telecom operators. This includes overseeing network performance, data speed, coverage, and customer service.
5. Consumer Protection and Compliance
Regulation of Telecom Operators: NTRA ensures that telecommunications operators in Egypt follow consumer protection laws, provide transparent pricing, and offer fair terms of service. It also handles disputes between consumers and service providers.
Consumer Rights: NTRA sets rules to protect consumers, such as ensuring that telecom companies provide clear contracts, accurate billing, and appropriate customer support.
6. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Security Standards: NTRA plays a role in ensuring that telecom companies comply with national cybersecurity and data privacy regulations. It may require telecom operators to implement security measures to protect user data, prevent cyber threats, and ensure the integrity of telecom networks.
7. Approval for New Services and Technologies
Innovation and New Services: Telecom companies that wish to introduce new services or technologies (e.g., 5G networks, Internet of Things (IoT) services, cloud services) must seek NTRA approval. The authority evaluates the impact of these new services on the overall telecommunications landscape, ensuring they align with national priorities and regulations.
- NTRA type approval requires acceptable CE reports.
- If this is a cellular or satellite product or has a GPS a license may be required prior to applying for type certification and is not included in the cost. GPS, BT or any asset tracking device that tracks location must use local companies server to collect data. Any product (BT, WIFI, etc. that sends data to another product that then sends data outside Egypt cannot be approved unless it uses a local server. Example: BT sensor in a vehicle that sends data to a telematics device that then sends information outside the country would not be allowed unless you use a local server to send data.
- Mobile phones require the local importer to submit an excel spreadsheet to the agency listing the phones IMEI number, model number and brief description of the product.
- ISO certificate for the factory. If factory or manufacturer is in China or India you must have a VoC and PVoC. Certificate is valid indefinitely. Lead time is approximately 3-4 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
- Certificate is valid indefinitely.
Products utilizing GPS
Product with GPS cannot obtain a type approval unless the GPS is routed through ETIT.
They are exclusively the only entity in Egypt that is authorized to officially offer GPS
services in Egypt.
All GPS data transmission must be thru ETIT servers.
This will be thru hosting the clients GPS application on their servers (integrated with
their application). The clients product with GPS will transmit data to ETIT servers and
from the ETIT servers to the clients final destination. Example is a telematics product
with GPS. The GPS feed would need to go from the telematics product to ETIT servers
which in turn would transmit the data to the clients service center.
To set up this service ETIT would perform the following:
Test the GPS functionality.
- Test the technical data transmission
- For the above two points they need (the communication protocols, APN, APK, …) & roaming agreement with Egypt local GSM provider
At this point they will proceed with the “Type approval” & “Licensing” for the device
- They will then require if there is specific data to be transmitted or all data & priority for make it available.
In the terms of clients products shipping as a factory installed, they advised that they need to start with retrofit kits not with factory install.
Order of the kit can be thru ETIT and they will then to clear them from the customs or they can make the orders & then the client in Egypt buy from them. They advised that factory installed products with GPS will need an additional certificate from ETIT to allow it be cleared with the machines at the point of entry. In terms of expenses it will include (Integration, Monthly fees, installation supervision for the clients products with GPS)
Note that products in a "system" that tracks location and sends the data out of the country are also not allowed.
An example would be some kind of engine sensor with Bluetooth that sends that information to a telematics device on the vehicle that then sends all data (including GPS data ) out of the country.
Regulatory Updates for Egypt
September 2021
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has published a new issue of the radio spectrum guidelines for the use of short range devices in the country. Contact CSIA to see how these changes may affect your telecom products.
July 2021
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt equipment recently issued a statement that products using the voice call service via VoLTE technology is now going to be subject to approval.
August 2020
Recently, the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt introduced two new Type Approval schemes, the Intermediate Scheme and the Guided Scheme.
The introduction of the two new schemes increases the total number of Type Approval schemes in Egypt to four:
Light Scheme
Intermediate Scheme
Tight Scheme
Guided Scheme
The Light Scheme is applicable when the device submitted for approval is manufactured by a factory with ISO 9001 accreditation.In cases where the manufacturer does not have ISO 9001 accreditation, the location of the factory will determine the Type Approval Scheme to be applied.
Contact CSIA for further information on this change and to identify which scheme your products fall under.
January 2020
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) which oversees the type approval process in Egypt, has updated the procedures section of their website. Those areas affected are the Light Type Approval Scheme procedure, the Tight Type Approval Scheme procedure and the NTRA Accredited Test Lab documents section.
For more details on these changes and how they would affect your type approval application contact CSIA.
April 2018
EGYPT: WLAN BAND CHANGES AND REMOVAL AND BANDWITH
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in Egypt has confirmed that the bandwidth restriction has been removed for indoor Wireless LAN frequencies. Consequently, WLAN 802.11ac devices can now be approved and used in Egypt. No further action is needed for already approved products. However, it is highly recommended to inform product manufacturers and end users of the latest WLAN regulation.
The frequency band change from previous regulations)• The frequency band 5.725 - 5.850, 5.470 – 5.725 GHz is not allowed (no GHz is for outdoor use only and no longer allowed for indoor operation (previous regulations had authorized this band for indoor unlicensed use) Use of this band is now licensed and end user requires approval/license from the NTRA
• It is recommended that manufacturers update device firmware to disable this band (5.850 – 5.725 GHz) for unlicensed users. Firmware update can also allow the use of higher bandwidth and 11ac modes.