The Office of the Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC) issued a notice on January 30, 2023, informing individuals, legal entities, and organizations that import telecommunications and ICT equipment nationwide about the Agreement on the Management of Telecommunications and ICT Equipment, No. 3583/KTS dated December 13, 2022.
The importation of telecommunications and ICT equipment into Lao PDR must be inspected and conform to technical standards first, to protect users’ rights and interests, ensure that the equipment is of high quality and safety, and ensure the stability and order of the society.
The management of this equipment involves the inspection, issuance of Type Approval certificates, notification of conformity, and the use of technical regulation marks before their production, import, export, use, and distribution. Article 25 of the Agreement lists the application documents for the Type of Approval Certificate. Importers should request inspection and certification from the Department of Radio Frequency Communication.
Type Approval Impacted? Type Approval Certificate, Process
Spectrum Impacted? No
Imports Impacted? Applies to importers
Standards: No
Product Impacted? Telecommunications and ICT equipment
