This framework outlines the procedures to be followed and requirements to be fulfilled by equipment suppliers seeking to register their telecommunication equipment for sale and use. Details are given in the document entitled "Guide for Registration of Telecommunication Equipment".
Equipment registration is based on the submission of the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC). The SDoC signifies that the supplier has carried out conformity assessment on the equipment to IDA's Standards. The supplier declares equipment conformity based on results of conformity assessment, supported by test reports and technical documents.
IDA accepts test reports, which present test results of equipment testing done according to IDA's Standards by (i) testing labs recognised by IDA under a phase I mutual recognition arrangement; (ii) testing labs accredited by accreditation bodies recognised by IDA; or (iii) equipment manufacturers.
IDA also accepts equipment certification by local or foreign certification bodies recognised by IDA under a phase II mutual recognition arrangement.
With effect from 15 April 2010, IDA will extend the enhanced equipment registration process previously meant only for ISM-band short range/low power devices (SRD/LPD) to cover more categories of telecommunication equipment. These include cordless telephones, 5 GHz WLAN and complex multi-line equipment such as PABX and ISDN equipment. This simpler process is not only free-of-charge but is also immediate in giving the equipment approval.
In addition, IDA will simplify the evaluation process for 3G mobile phones, resulting in shorter turn-around time for equipment approval.
Equipment Registration can be made online at http://tls.ida.gov.sg
