Get ready for updates in Laos’s regulatory landscape as the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPT) issues Notification 0416, clarifying several key points:
– Type 2 devices will now require a 1-year validity Type Approval certificate and/or an Acknowledgement letter of Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
– Test labs must hold an Accreditation Certificate ISO/IEC 17025.
– Devices utilizing 5G technology must adhere to the NESAS standard of GSMA.
– Listed devices are mandated to comply with specific physical labeling requirements.
These regulations will take effect from August 4th, 2023. While spectrum remains unaffected, the changes introduce new requirements for test reports and physical labeling, impacting imports of SRD, 5G, cellular devices, keyboards, microphones, routers, and more. Stay informed and ensure compliance as these updates come into force.