On January 30, 2023, the Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC) of Laos issued a notice that individuals, legal persons and organizations that import telecommunications and ICT equipment nationwide must abide by Decree No. 3583 “Telecommunications” issued on December 13, 2022. and ICT Equipment Management Agreement.
Telecommunications and ICT equipment imported to Laos must first be inspected and meet technical standards to protect the rights and interests of users and ensure the quality and safety of equipment.
The supervision of such equipment includes its inspection before production, import, export, use and distribution, type approval certificate, conformity notification and use of technical regulation marks, etc. Article 25 of the “Agreement” lists the application documents required for the Ministry of Radio Frequency Communications to apply for the verification sum certification. This notification has come into effect on January 30, 2023.
On 21 February 2023, the Laos Ministry of Technology and Communications published an agreement on the management of telecommunication and ICT equipment.
- Type 1 equipment are devices that must be certified and notified of technical compliance; and
- Type 2 equipment are devices only requires to be notified of technical compliance.