Radio Type Approval, Homologation, Certification Services - Global Market Access Solutions
We can offer you reliably all services concerning Type Approval in Tonga (Nuku'alofa). Our distinguished contact with the authority in Tonga (Nuku'alofa), our good relationship to Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC), Ministry of Information & Communications, Department of Communications - MEIDECC, as well as the qualification in the homologation of consumer and automotive RF-products and Short Range Devices (SRD) in ISM-Frequency band will create your market access in Tonga trouble-free and cost-effective.
We will assist you to put your product successfully on the market by offering the following services:
Identify applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless, etc.
Provide pre-compliance testing during the design and development phase to determine compliance
Assist in completion of applications and other required forms
Test in our accredited labs or your qualified facilities to issue CB Test Report and Certificate with applicable national differences and other test reports for wireless, etc.
Handle entire submittal process including working with local testing and certification organizations
Arrange for initial factory inspections that are required before certification issuance
Coordinate verification testing on qualified products as needed
Facilitate and expedite project progress with support of IB-Lenhardt AG local team and/or partner
Support renewal maintenance of certificates as needed
User manual translation service when needed
For Tonga we can offer you a short termed tentative offer based upon a submitted Datasheet of the device: quote@ib-lenhardt.de
GEO / MAP of Tonga
General information about Tonga
Formal Name Tonga
Capital Nuku'alofa
Continent Oceania
Degree of latitude -21.1333333
Degree of longitude -175.2
Currency Pa'anga
Country code + 676
Top-level domain .to
Languages Tongan (an Austronesian language), English
Authority / Regulatory Body Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC)
Validity Period of Certification unlimited
Local Representative Required? No
In-Country Testing Required? No
Average lead time for radio type approval 20 weeks
News for Tonga
Type Approval Guidelines Issued
The Ministry of Information & Communication (MIC) of Tonga released an Official Guideline. Accordingly, all communication equipment with radio or satellite technology require Type Approval by MIC prior to being imported and marketed for use in Tonga.
Equipment is exempted from the requirement as follows:
Receiver-only radio equipment intended to be used solely for the reception of sound (radio) and terrestrial TV broadcasting services, including satellite dishes and aerials
Laptops, personal computers, tablets, and car radios with short range radio technology such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Digital displays or LCD screens for digital cameras, printers, car audios
Short range (up to 50 meters) infrared remote control equipment, including TV remote controls, toys, car or garage door openers, etc.
Terminal equipment used by licensed radio amateurs for personal use
New Type Approval Requirements
Tonga's MIC (Ministry of Information & Communications) has begun to enforce new Type Approval rules: Approval for Radio equipment is mandatory. Both FCC and CE test reports are admissible.
