Laos MTC recently issued an announcement updating type approval and labeling requirements, effective August 4, 2023.
A brief summary of the changes: There have been changes to the radiofrequency law, in which suppliers have to get an importation license from the Ministry of Technology and Communications, Department of Radio Frequency; equipment impacted under the Agreement 3583/MTC; test labs must have Accreditation Certificate to ISO/IEC 17025; Type 1 equipment, certification and Acknowledgement Letter of DoC must have 3 years validity; Type 2 equipment, certification and Acknowledgement Letter of DoC must have 1 year validity (note that all products submitted before August 4 and obtain certification should remain 3 years but all certificates obtained after August 4 will be valid 1 year. All previous certs will remain until the expiration date.); 5G network equipment have to pass NESAS assessment standard of GSMA; and labeling/e-labeling requirements have changed.

The changes are quite detailed, so if you need assistance with Laos type approval certifications, please contact Testing Partners today.
Learn more about Laos’ general specifications and conformity requirements