The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RA) has issued a renewed compliance notice for all Electronic Communications (EC) Sectoral Providers, importers, and resellers of radiofrequency (RF) equipment. This reminder reinforces the obligations under Section 50 of the Electronic Communications Act 2011, which requires mandatory Type Approval for all end-user radio apparatus prior to importation, marketing, sale, or use in Bermuda.
Type Approval Mandate Under Section 50
Under the ECA, RF devices intended for use within Bermuda must be type approved by the RA. Devices that lack this approval cannot be legally imported, sold, or operated.
To qualify for Type Approval, equipment must comply with recognized standards from one of the following bodies:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States
The Canadian Standards Association International
The United Kingdom
The European Union
Enforcement and Penalties for Non-Compliance
Entities that fail to obtain Type Approval risk serious legal consequences under Section 64 of the ECA. Penalties may include:
Fines or other legal sanctions
Confiscation and destruction of unauthorized equipment
The RA retains the authority to perform compliance inspections and enforce these regulations.
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Quick Country Facts
Bermuda
Certification Body: Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RAB)
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: Indefinite
Application Language: English
Legal License Holder: Manufacturer
In-Country Testing Requirement: Testing Not Required
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