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Cambodia: TRC seeks comments on update of the type approval framework

Created：2026-04-27 Officially published at：2026-04-23

On April 23, 2026, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Cambodia introduced a new Type Approval framework for telecommunications equipment, which is currently in the public comment phase. The proposal brings significant updates to the certification, labeling, and compliance processes, which are as follows:

  • The framework divides equipment into the following three categories according to the risk level: Class A (low risk), personal computers (PCs), printers, short-range communication equipment, power supply equipment, etc.; Class B (medium risk), routers, switches, satellite communication equipment, etc.; Class C (high risk), mobile phones, base stations, Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure, etc.; When evaluating multi-functional devices, they will be judged based on the highest risk level involved;
  • Mandatory local representative: Overseas manufacturers must appoint a qualified local agent in Cambodia. This agent will be responsible for managing certification matters and ensuring that products comply with national regulatory requirements;
  • Compliance labeling becomes mandatory: The existing certificate labeling system has been continued and strengthened, and all approved products must be labeled with the TRC compliance label (format: QA-YYYY-XXXX) before being placed on the market. Without this label, companies will not be able to distribute their products in Cambodia;
  • Alignment with international standards: The framework requires that products and certification systems must be consistent with international standards such as ITU, IEC, ISO, ETSI, etc. Therefore, enterprises must verify whether their existing product certifications meet the above requirements, and the draft appendix lists the list of international standards adopted by various products;
  • Clarify the validity period of the certificate: The validity period of the type approval certificate is 5 years. If it needs to be renewed, the enterprise must submit an application 30 days before the expiration of the certificate.

Click this link to view the original text of the TRC's new draft regulatory framework, which is open for comments until May 25, 2026.