Introduction to UAE TRA Certification

What is UAE TRA Certification?

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the regulatory body overseeing radio and telecommunications communications. According to TRA regulations, all wireless devices destined for the UAE market must obtain a model approval.

Applicants for certification must be local companies or foreign companies holding a TRA-issued license before applying for device model approval, which is valid for 5 years.

Applicable Product Scope

Currently, mandatory product conformity certification primarily covers IT and household electronic products. Other categories of products are gradually being included, such as mobile phones, tablets, Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth speakers, projectors, wireless chargers, and massagers.

TRA Application Requirements

1. Authorization Letter;

2. TRA Application Form;

3. Declaration of Conformity;

4. Company Trade License and Contact Information;

5. Product Manual (including technical specifications such as frequencies, frequency ranges, and power);

6. RF Test Reports and Certificates, product images;

7. Samples.

Regulatory Updates

On June 17, 2020, the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued a notification regarding new labeling requirements for TRA-certified products: the TRA Declaration of Conformity Card (Conformity Marking System Compliance label).

This change affects all equipment imported into the UAE, while devices already on the market do not require modification.

Additional UAE Information

- UAE COC TRA

- Certification Type: Mandatory

- Technical Information: 220V, 50Hz

- Factory Inspection: None

sdoc Declaration for TRA Certification

Under the new 2.0 regulations, a separate declaration letter, such as the SDOC declaration, is required, which can be found in Appendix B of the following PDF file:

ANNEX B - SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FORM

Additional Requirements for TRA Certification Manual

Example of TRA Compliance Declaration Card:

1. The product should include the above-mentioned product declaration card.

2. Labels can be in black and white.

3. The QR code should contain basic information as shown in the central box.

4. TA RTTE refers to the Type Approval Certificate number.

5. Type refers to the type of device, such as mobile phones, tablets, etc.