Singapore IMDA certification:As a statutory board in the Singapore government, it seeks to deepen regulatory capabilities for a converged Information communication media sector, safeguarding the interests of consumers and fostering pro-enterprise regulations.
With more pervasive use of data, IMDA will also continue to promote and regulate data protection in Singapore through the Personal Data Protection Commission, which will be part of the IMDA. This will ensure that public confidence in the private sector’s use of personal data is safeguarded.
Applicable product and certification methods:
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Certification category |
Applicable product |
certification methods |
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ESER |
complex multi-line equipment or the Short Range/Low Power Devices (SRD/LPD) |
SDOC+ registration |
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SER |
Mobile Terminals (LTE/3G/GMPCS) or Broadband Access Equipment (ADSL, Cable Modems and CCHN) |
SDOC+ registration |
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GER |
Land Mobile Radio，Mobile / IoT Base Stations 手機/LOT，Internet of Things (IoT) etc |
SDOC+CBA certificaion+ registration |
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COFC |
others |
SDOC+ registration |
Who is this for?
Companies who deal with import and sale of telecommunication equipment for local use in Singapore. Applicants applying for equipment registration must be equipment suppliers/dealers that hold valid Telecommunication Dealer’s License with IMDA.
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Application/Registration |
Equipment Type |
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Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration (ESER) |
ESER is applicable to: · Short range/low power devices (SRD/LPD) e.g. alarm, RFID, radio-detection, on-site paging and vehicle radar systems, remote controls, tele command, telemetry, wireless microphone and video transmitter, wireless LAN and Bluetooth · DECT Cordless Telephone, Portable mobile radio (PMR446) and multi-channel portable radio (MCR446) at less than 500 mW · DVB-T2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (e.g. DVB-T2 Set-top box, Integrated Digital TV, In-vehicle receiver) · Complex multi-line equipment (e.g. PABX, KTS, ISDN, PABX, PSTN, PLC) |
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Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) |
SER is applicable to: Mobile Terminals e.g. 3G/LTE/GMPCS mobile phone Broadband Access Equipment e.g. ADSL, Cable Modem and CCHN equipment |
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General Equipment Registration (GER) |
GER is mandatory for registration of Mobile/IoT Base Station/Repeater System, Land mobile Radio/walkie-talkie, TV White Space devices, UWB, DSRC, IoT User Equipment and Short Range Devices where the operation requires IMDA’s approval Application is also optional for equipment categories that falls under SER/ESER scheme but subject to registration fees under GER scheme. |
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General Equipment Registration by Certification Bodies (GER-CB) |
GER-CB is applicable only to authorized CB applicant under MRA Phase II for IMDA recognized Certification Bodies to register all types of equipment. |
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Application for Confirmation of Conformity (COFC) |
COFC is on voluntary basis is for telecommunication equipment under which no approval for sale is required (equipment exempted from registration), e.g. Facsimile Transceiver |
Equipment Registration Period and Fees
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Application/Registration |
Registration Period |
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Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration (ESER) |
5 years |
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Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) |
5 years |
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General Equipment Registration (GER) |
5 years |
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General Equipment Registration by Certification Bodies (GER-CB) |
5 years |
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Application for Confirmation of Conformity (COFC) |
Lifetime |
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Documents to be submitted
1.Certification issued by SDOC/CBA
2.complete equipment photo (front, back, side and shipping label with complete trade information);
3.sales manual with technical data
Certification mark：
ESER：N1234-YY
SER:S1234-YY
GER：G1234-YY
COFC：C1234-YY
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