What Is ARCEP Togo Type Approval and Why Do We Need It? Background, Requirements, and Process Overview

If you plan to sell or import telecom, RF, or ICT devices in Togo, obtaining ARCEP Togo Type Approval is mandatory. The Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP Togo) ensures that all equipment meets national safety, spectrum, and quality standards before being marketed or used.

At Nano Technology Solutions, we help manufacturers and importers streamline the approval process, avoiding costly mistakes and delays. Our expert team and local partners ensure your products meet ARCEP certification requirements and gain market access quickly.

1. Who Needs ARCEP Togo Type Approval?

All manufacturers, importers, and distributors of telecom and radio communication equipment must obtain approval before marketing or selling their products in Togo.

Unlike some countries, no devices are exempt—even receive-only devices such as:

• GNSS receivers

• AM/FM/DAB Rx-only antennas

• DAB Rx-only boxes

• ECU Rx-only devices (e.g., 433 MHz)

These must also undergo ARCEP Benin certification.

2. Which Authority Regulates Type Approval in Togo?

The responsible authority is the:

Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP Togo)

3. What Equipment Requires Approval?

Approval covers all equipment with electronic communications functions, including:

• Mobile phones and smartphones

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules

• IoT devices

• Network equipment (routers, modems, base stations)

• Automotive RF modules and communication components

  
  

📌 Important Note: Approval is only granted to integrated communication modules. Host devices (such as air conditioners) that include approved modules do not require a separate certificate, but each RF module must be individually type approved.

4. Required Documents for ARCEP Togo Type Approval

Applicants must prepare a complete documentation set for submission. The main documents include:

• Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

• Technical Datasheet & User Manual (including RF specifications and encryption details)

• Test Reports (RF, EMC, Health & Safety) from accredited labs

• Block Diagrams and Internal/External Photos

• GSMA TAC Letter (for cellular devices)

• Sample Photos & Commercial Invoice (before shipping samples)

5. ARCEP Togo Type Approval Process

The Nano Technology Solutions workflow ensures accuracy and smooth processing:

Step 1 – Provide Documents to Nano Technology Solutions

Client begin by submitting the required technical documents to our team.

Step 2 – Technical Review

Our experts review your documents for completeness and ARCEP compliance.

Step 3 – Sample Preparation & Pre-Shipment Check

Before sending the sample, you provide sample photos and a commercial invoice for our review to confirm accuracy.

Step 4 – Sample Shipment

After approval, you ship the sample to our provided address in Togo. Our local representative receives it.

Step 5 – Application Submission to ARCEP

We submit the complete package (documents + sample) to ARCEP Togo.

Step 6 – Authority Review

ARCEP reviews the application and may request clarifications.

Step 7 – Certificate Issuance

If approved, ARCEP issues the certificate within the official lead time.

6. Certificate Holder Policy

• The certificate is issued under the manufacturer’s name.

• Importers may use the manufacturer’s certificate for importation without requiring a separate approval.

• A local representative is required to handle the submission and communication with ARCEP, and we have our local team ready to represent you.

7. Sample Requirements

• One sample per module to be approved is required.

• Host devices (e.g., air conditioners) are not tested, only their integrated RF modules require certification.

8. Approval Validity

• Certificates have validity of 5 years.

• However, if technical changes are made (e.g., model name, manufacturer, or module specifications), a new approval must be obtained.

For expert guidance and fast-track ARCEP Togo certification, contact us at info@nanotechsol.com.