Algeria has modernized its electronic communication equipment homologation framework through Executive Decree No. 26-97, extending certificate validity from three to five years and introducing electronic filing procedures. The changes include standardized two-month processing times, streamlined documentation requirements, and new mandatory GSMA Type Allocation Code requirements for cellular equipment.
Algeria's telecommunications regulatory environment has undergone significant digitalization as part of the country's broader digital economy development strategy. The previous homologation framework required physical document submission and limited certificate validity to three years, creating administrative burdens for manufacturers and importers operating in the Algerian market. The regulatory oversight is managed by the Agence nationale des fréquences (ANF) and the Autorité de régulation de la poste et des communications électroniques (ARPCE).
Executive Decree No. 26-97 was signed on January 31, 2026, and published in Official Gazette No. 13 on February 15, 2026. The decree establishes updated conditions and procedures for the type approval of electronic communication equipment, representing the largest reform to Algeria's type approval framework in recent years.
The most significant change extends certificate validity from three years to five years, reducing the frequency of recertification cycles for manufacturers. This extension reduces administrative workload for both regulatory authorities and manufacturers while allowing approved products to maintain market access for longer periods before renewal is required.
Further analysis of the enforcement mechanism reveals that competent authorities across multiple member states are expected to adopt a phased approach, with initial focus on high-risk product categories before extending surveillance to broader market segments. The transition period, while
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