On September 23, 2026, the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) of Togo issued Resolution 152/ARCEP/DG/26, comprehensively revising the existing framework for terminal and radio equipment certification and installer qualification certification. This update repealed the old 2001 regulations and introduced stricter compliance requirements for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of radio and terminal equipment. The main changes are as follows:

• Mandatory certification: All electronic communication and radio equipment intended to enter the Togo market must undergo formal Type Approval to verify compliance with RF, specific absorption rate (SAR), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards;
• Labeling requirements: Approved devices must bear a non-removable label indicating the specific approval number, date, and ARCEP mark. However, this requirement is not currently being enforced; further guidance will be issued in due course;
• Installation personnel qualification certification: The new regulations require that any organization engaged in radio equipment installation, maintenance, or commissioning must first obtain ARCEP qualification certification;
• Sample requirements: Functional samples must be provided when applying for certification, which will be permanently retained by ARCEP for subsequent regulatory purposes.

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