Telecommunication Device Certification

1. Telecommunication means any transmission, sending, and/or reception of information in the form of signs, signals, writing, images, voice, and sound through wired, optical, radio, or other electromagnetic systems.
2. Telecommunication Equipment means any equipment used for telecommunication activities.
3. Telecommunication Device means a group of Telecommunication Equipment that enables telecommunication activities.
4. Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device Certificate, hereinafter referred to as a Certificate, is a document stating the conformity of a Type of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device with the established Technical Requirements and/or standards.
5. Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device Certification, hereinafter referred to as Certification, is a series of activities for issuing a Certificate.
6. Type of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device means a model or type of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device that has certain characteristics and is not categorized as a serial product.
7. Technical Requirements are requirements for Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices that take into account electrical, electronic, environmental, safety, security, and health aspects.
8. Domestic Testing Laboratory is a state-owned and/or privately owned testing institution or laboratory for Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices that is accredited by the National Accreditation Committee and appointed by the Director General.
9. Foreign Testing Laboratory is an accredited testing institution or laboratory for Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices located outside Indonesia and recognized by the Director General.
10. Label is a certificate marking containing information about the product in the form of characters showing the Certificate number and Customer Identity.
11. Quick Response Code, hereinafter referred to as a QR Code, is product information in the form of a matrix code containing the Certificate number and Customer Identity stated in the Certificate.
12. The Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device Certification process can be carried out through two methods:

a. Device Testing; and

b. Document Evaluation.

1. Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices are divided into two categories:

a. HKT (Mobile Phones, Handheld Computers, and Tablets)

b. Non-HKT

WHY IS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED?

• Telecommunication means any transmission, sending, and/or reception of information in the form of signs, signals, writing, images, voice, and sound through wired, optical, radio, or other electromagnetic systems.
• Telecommunication Equipment means any equipment used for telecommunication activities.
• Telecommunication Device means a group of Telecommunication Equipment that enables telecommunication activities.
• Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device Certificate, hereinafter referred to as a Certificate, is a document stating the conformity of a Type of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device with the established Technical Requirements and/or standards.
• Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device Certification, hereinafter referred to as Certification, is a series of activities for issuing a Certificate.
• Type of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device means a model or type of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device that has certain characteristics and is not categorized as a serial product.
• Technical Requirements are requirements for Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices that take into account electrical, electronic, environmental, safety, security, and health aspects.
• Domestic Testing Laboratory is a state-owned and/or privately owned testing institution or laboratory for Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices that is accredited by the National Accreditation Committee and appointed by the Director General.
• Foreign Testing Laboratory is an accredited testing institution or laboratory for Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices located outside Indonesia and recognized by the Director General.
• Label is a certificate marking containing product information in the form of characters showing the Certificate number and Customer Identity.
• Quick Response Code, hereinafter referred to as a QR Code, is product information in the form of a matrix code containing the Certificate number and Customer Identity stated in the Certificate.
• The Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device Certification process can be carried out through two methods:
• Device Testing; and
• Document Evaluation.
• Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices are divided into two categories:
• HKT (Mobile Phones, Handheld Computers, and Tablets)
• Non-HKT

WHICH PRODUCTS REQUIRE CERTIFICATION AND WHICH PRODUCTS DO NOT?

Products that require certification are Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices and other equipment equipped with Telecommunication Equipment that are required to comply with the Technical Requirements listed in Appendix I.

Products that do not require certification include:

A. Personal Baggage and/or Goods Sent Through Postal Operators

These goods must be used for personal purposes, not traded, and/or not intended for commercial purposes, consisting of:

1. CPE with a maximum quantity of 2 units, whether with the same or different brands and models/types; and/or
2. Non-CPE with a maximum quantity of 1 unit.

B. Equipment Used for Research and Development, Certain State Interests, and/or Natural Disaster Management

This must be supported by a statement letter from the Certification Body, subject to the following conditions:

1. The equipment is not traded and/or not intended for commercial purposes;
2. It must have a temporary Radio Station License (ISR) if it uses the radio frequency spectrum; and
3. The maximum period of use is 1 year.

C. Equipment Used for Technology Trials

Equipment used for testing telecommunication, information technology, and broadcasting technologies with a period of use according to applicable laws and regulations.

D. Equipment Used as Testing Samples

Equipment used as a testing sample for Testing purposes, supported by a statement letter from the Certification Body.

E. Military Standard Equipment

Equipment using military standards and intended for defense and security purposes, which is not sold to the general public, supported by a recommendation letter from the minister responsible for defense affairs or the Chief of the Indonesian National Police.

F. Equipment Used by Diplomatic Representatives

Equipment used for diplomatic representatives by taking into account the principle of reciprocity.

G. Equipment Used for Measurement

Equipment used as a means of measuring Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION?

Certification can be applied for by:

A. Brand Owners

Brand owners that are Indonesian legal entities.

B. Official Representatives or Distributors

Indonesian business entities appointed as official representatives or distributors by brand owners located outside the territory of the Republic of Indonesia.

C. Indonesian Manufacturers

Indonesian legal entities that manufacture Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices for brand owners located outside the territory of the Republic of Indonesia.

D. Indonesian Individuals or Business Entities

Indonesian individuals or business entities that manufacture, assemble, and combine Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device components so that they can function as Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices.

CERTIFICATE VALIDITY AND REQUIREMENTS

• Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices that are still manufactured, assembled, or imported for sale in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia after 3 years from the effective date of the Certificate must be re-certified by the Certificate Holder.
• Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices with the same brand and model/type but originating from different countries must comply with the Technical Requirements, as proven by different Certificates.
• A Type of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device is a model or type of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Device that has certain characteristics and is not categorized as a serial product.
• The Certificate Holder must apply for a Certificate amendment in the event of:
• a. Change of the Certificate Holder's name;
• b. Change of the Certificate Holder's address; and/or
• c. Transfer of the Certificate to another party.
• Change of the Certificate Holder's name;
• Change of the Certificate Holder's address; and/or
• Transfer of the Certificate to another party.
• The QR Code must be attached to every package/wrapper of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices that have obtained a Certificate.
• A warning sign must contain a statement that every person is prohibited from making changes to Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices that may cause electromagnetic interference with the surrounding environment.
• The warning sign must be placed on every package/wrapper of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices that have obtained a Certificate.
• The format of the warning sign is stated in Appendix III.
• The Certificate Holder is required to report the implementation of the Label, QR Code, and warning sign to the Certification Body no later than 30 working days after the Certificate is issued by uploading photographs of the Telecommunication Equipment and/or Devices showing the attached Label, QR Code, and warning sign.

CERTIFICATION COST

All official certification costs are regulated under the government regulation:

“Presidential Regulation No. 80 of 2015”

CERTIFICATION PROCESSING TIME

• Device Testing: 6 to 10 weeks
• Document Evaluation: One Day Services