Information and Communication Technology (ICT )product approval in Singapore is called IMDA, this organization is that publishes IMDA certification.
IMDA is shorted for “Infocomm Media Development Authority”. This is a governmental organization under the Ministry of Digital Development and Information of Singapore that published IMDA certification.
This article will give you information of the Singapore IDMA certification process as standard procedure for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products.
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Singapore IMDA Certification Process
The following are the IMDA certification types, which are quoted from the IMDA official guidelines:
Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration (ESER)
ESER applies to:
- Short range/low power devices (SRD/LPD) e.g. alarm, RFID, radio-detection, on-site paging and vehicle radar systems, remote controls, telecommand, 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)
Simplified Equipment Registration (SER)
SER applies to:
- Mobile Terminals e.g. 3G/LTE/GMPCS mobile phone
- Broadband Access Equipment e.g. ADSL, Cable Modem, and CCHN equipment
General Equipment Registration (GER)
GER is mandatory for registration of Mobile/IoT Base Station/Repeater System, Landmobile 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 fall under the SER/ESER scheme but subject to registration fees under the GER scheme.
General Equipment Registration by Certification Bodies (GER-CB)
GER-CB applies only to authorized CB applicants under MRA Phase II for IMDA-recognized Certification Bodies to register all types of equipment.
Confirmation of Conformity (COFC)
COFC is on a voluntary basis for telecommunication equipment under which no approval for sale is required (equipment exempted from registration), e.g. Facsimile Transceiver.
Equipment Registration Schemes
All telecommunication equipment may be registered under one of the following three schemes:
- Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration, ESER (Self-declaration)
- Simplified Equipment Registration, SER (Self-declaration)
- General Equipment Registration, GER (Declaration certified by an IMDA recognised body or evaluated by IMDA)
IMDA Certification Validity and Product Labeling
- Validity: IMDA certificates remain valid for five years, minimizing the effort required to maintain product compliance during its lifecycle. Certification can be renewed up to 30 days before it expires.
- Labeling Requirements: Products must include Dealer Registration Number and Complies to IMDA Standards
Equipment Registration Period and Fees
| Application/Registration | Registration Period | Fees |
| Enhanced Simplified Equipment Registration (ESER) | 5 years | Free-of-charge |
| Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) | 5 years | $100 and $50 (Family Series Fee) |
| General Equipment Registration (GER) | 5 years | $350/$500 and $50 (Family Series Fee) |
| General Equipment Registration by Certification Bodies (GER-CB) | 5 years | $100 and $50 (Family Series Fee) |
| Confirmation of Conformity (COFC) | Lifetime | $100 (Self-declaration) / $350 (IMDA Evaluation) |
Meeting the IMDA certification requirements is an important step for telecommunications and electronic equipment manufacturers to ensure that their products are ready to be marketed in Singapore.
By following the IMDA certification process can guarantee the safety and quality of their products. For those of you who want further information regarding requirements or assistance in the certification process, you can directly contact the laboratory or experienced Type Approval Certification services for ICT Products.
