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BOCRA announce type approval renewal process cessation

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24-SEP-20

On 21st September 2020, Botswanan Regulator, Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), have issued a public notice where they notify all stakeholders of the cessation of renewal Type Approval Certificates. 
 
Effective as of 30th July 2020, BOCRA will issue type approval certificates with no expiry dates. All manufacturers with pre-existing approval certificates with an expiry date should request a new certificate without an expiry date. Requests should be made 3 months before the expiry dates.
 
Any changes made to equipment will require a new approval certificate.

For a full copy of the regulation, please get in touch with the Eleos team at enquiries@eleoscompliance.com


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