20 Jun 🇰🇭 Cambodia | Importer Declaration Now Mandatory for Type Approval Applications
The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has introduced a new requirement for Type Approval (TA) applications. Effective immediately, all applicants must submit a formal Importer Declaration identifying the entity responsible for bringing the certified product into Cambodia. This new Cambodia Type Approval Importer Declaration requirement ensures traceability in the approval process. Failure to provide this information will result in rejection of the TA certificate.
📅 Date of publication: March, 2025
🏛 Regulatory Authority: Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC)
Official Sources
Regulation Status
📌 Status: In force
Regulatory Impact
Type Approval & Market Access
- The Importer Declaration is now a mandatory part of all TA applications.
- Applicants must specify the importer’s name, address, and contact details.
- The declaration must be submitted formally, typically by email to TRC.
- If neither the applicant nor their client can provide this information, the TA certificate will not be issued.
Impact on Existing Certified Equipment:
- No retroactive impact reported; however, all ongoing and future applications must comply.
- The Importer Declaration is not shown on the certificate but is required for processing.
Spectrum Management & Technical Standards
- No change to technical requirements or spectrum allocations.
- The certification process continues to accept international test reports (e.g., CE, FCC, ANATEL).
- Local testing is not required unless specifically requested.
Impact on Imports, Customs & Market Surveillance
- This update enforces supply chain traceability by identifying the accountable importer.
- Enhances TRC’s oversight capacity and ensures clearer regulatory responsibility.
- May reduce risk of delays during post-market audits or enforcement checks.
More Details
On March 26, 2025, Cambodia’s Telecommunication Regulator (TRC) enacted a regulatory update requiring all Type Approval (TA) applicants to submit an Importer Declaration. This declaration must identify the importer of the device being certified, even when the applicant is not directly importing the equipment.
This requirement addresses cases where third-party entities apply for type approval on behalf of manufacturers or distributors who are not directly importing the goods. According to TRC, this new Cambodia Type Approval Importer Declaration requirement ensures traceability in the approval process and improves transparency.
Applicants must submit the importer’s name, address, and contact information. This data must be submitted in a formal Importer Declaration Letter and sent via email to info@trc.gov.kh. While these details will not appear on the final certificate, their inclusion is a prerequisite for issuance.
The TRC’s certification process remains documentation-based, allowing international certifications (e.g., FCC, CE, ANATEL) to be accepted without the need for local testing. Required documents typically include test reports for RF, EMC, safety, SAR/EMF, and relevant certificates of conformity.
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