NTC Type Approval for Philippines

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The responsible authority for radio type approval in the Philippines is the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). We are happy to assist you with your market access in the Philippines by obtaining the type approval certificate for your wireless product. The approval is valid for an unlimited period and is a certification that your device complies with the regulation of the Philippines.
To guarantee a successful certification process, we work together with a local partner who informs us about the current requirements and who is in direct contact with the authority NTC. Conformity assessment in the Philippines is based on the European (EU) Standards, according to special requirements, the FCC standard can also be accepted in some cases.
NTC has currently no mandatory requirement to put a label on radio equipment except for wireless terminal equipment like mobile phones, PSTN cordless phones, etc. wherein NTC type approval label is required. Our competent and skilled team is keen to oblige you with product certification and applicable standards.

Certificate

Certificate example file for Philippines
Certificate example Philippines
Necessity
Mandatory
Local Representative
Required
Validity Period of Certification
∞ Months
Average lead time for radio type approval
8 Weeks
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NTC Certification Process

NTC Type Approval

Mandatory for wireless products participating in public telecommunication networks.

Authorization
01Manufacturer signs the Letter of Authorization
Accreditation
02Granting of accreditation for local suppliers to the NTC
Submit
03Shipment of a sample delivery to an accredited laboratory of the NTC
Testing
04In-country type testing by an NTC-accredited laboratory
Certification
05Verification of the documentation and issuance of the certificate by the NTC

NTC Type Acceptance

Radio Communications Equipment (RCE) products that are neither connected to the public network nor covered by Type Approval requirements must undergo compulsory Type Acceptance certification.

Authorization
01Manufacturer signs the Letter of Authorization
Accreditation
02Granting of accreditation for local suppliers to the NTC
Testing
03Type testing by a CE or FCC accredited laboratory
Review
04Assessment of test results by the NTC
Certification
05Verification of the documentation and issuance of the certificate by the NTC

FAQ

Philippines Radio Type Approval

What is Philippine NTC Certification?

Philippine NTC Certification, issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), is mandatory for all wireless and telecommunications products entering the Philippine market.

What products fall under the scope of NTC certification?

NTC certification applies to wireless products, including telecommunications equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment, and it expanded to include wireless-related products.

What are the NTC certification categories?

The certification category is compulsory certification, and there are two types: Type Approval for telecommunications products and Type Acceptance for wireless products.

What documents are required for the application?

Required application materials include the application form, power of attorney, product manual, module NTC certificate (if applicable), and various test reports, including RF, RF-EMC, EMC, safety, and SAR reports. The entire process takes approximately 4-8 weeks.

What is the validity period of NTC certification?

The validity period of the Philippine NTC certification is unlimited.

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Country Information

General Information about Philippines

Philippines
Country calling Code
+63
Capital
Manila
Continent
Asia
Currency
Philippine Peso
Country Code ISO 3166-2
PH
Country Code ISO 3166-3
PHL
Alternate Country Names
Republic of the Philippines, Repúblika ng Pilipinas, Philippinen, Philippines, Filipini, Filippine, Filipinas, Филиппины, フィリピン, Filippinerna, 필리핀

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Contact

Your personal type approval specialist and authority for Philippines

  • P. Kolodziej

    eMail

    Type Approval Specialist for Philippines

  • National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)

    http://ntc.gov.ph

    Competent authority for Philippines

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Success for your Radio and Telecom Equipment

Our test lab for telecom and radio products is accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and certified to ISO 9001:2015 for quality management. We provide wireless device testing and radio certification services based on global technical standards to ensure your product performs reliably in industrial environments.
In addition, we have contacts with local representatives and testing laboratories around the world to ensure global market access at all times.

Radio Frequencies

Ensuring all necessary radio frequency requirements

Electromagnetic Compatibility

For reliable and trouble-free operation of your device

Environmental Simulation

To ensure reliable operation in harsh environments

Electrical Safety

To guarantee safe operation of your electrical product

Automotive Solutions

Homologation Services around the World

Assistent Systems (ADAS)

Vehicle radar systems in the 77 and 79 GHz frequency ranges, such as distance radar, blind spot radar, parking and lane departure warning systems

Telematic

Kick sensors, tire pressure sensors, radio remote control, keyless entry/go, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), 60 GHz in-cabin radar monitoring, garage door openers

Infotainment

Bluetooth hands-free, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, GNSS, C2C (car-to-car communication), Wireless Charging (Qi)

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Accreditation Services

Our services provide you with fast and efficient access to global markets, while minimizing costs is an important factor.
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CE (Europe)

Certification for the European market

FCC (USA)

Certification for the United States

ISED (Canada)

Certification for the Canadian market

MIC (Japan)

Certification for the Japanese market

Product Scope

Our offers and services may vary depending on the country. Please contact us for specific details.

Automotive

Radar 24 GHz, 64 GHz, 77 GHz, 79 GHz, UWB

Radio key 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz

Keyless Go 125 kHz, 13,56 MHz

Tire pressure sensors 125 kHz, 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz

Entertainment 2,4 GHz

Industry

Radar 64 GHz, Tank Level, Position radar

Wireless-M-Bus 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz

Wireless-CAN-Bus 2.4 GHz

RFID + NFC 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, 868 MHz

UWB Devices 24 GHz, 60 GHz, 79 GHz

Consumer

WirelessHD 60 GHz

WLAN 2.4GHz, 3 GHz, 5 GHz, 10 GHz

Bluetooth 2.4 GHz

Zigbee 868 MHz, 2.4 GHz

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