Lead time and certificate validity can be varied for each target country. Both lead time and certificate validity are usually closely related to product’s marketing and sales strategies. Therefore, it is important for manufacturers to understand the lead time of Thailand type approval and the validity of the NBTC certificate in order to avoid the delay on products release process.

Lead Time

The lead time for Thailand type approval varies depending on the equipment class. In general, type approval in Thailand can be processed through paperwork-based method for all equipment class. Manufacturers can also conduct local testing in Thailand for telecommunications equipment under Class A or Class B. Please also note that conducting testing in Thailand is not preferable due to expensive testing cost and longer lead time.

In average, the lead time for Thailand type approval of Class A or Class B is around 6 weeks. This lead time includes the process of registration for Class A equipment or certification for Class B equipment. Meanwhile, the lead time for SDoC category is quite shorter, around 2-4 working days.

Validity

NBTC certificates can be valid permanently as long as there is no modifications on the RF specifications of the equipment. Modifications of the equipment may affect NBTC standards and technical requirements, as result the equipment may not comply with standards and need to be re-inspected for compliance purposes.

The modified telecommunications equipment need to do a new verification and inspection through registration for class A, certification for class B, or SDoC. Following are some examples of modifications that may result in re-inspection to NBTC standards:

  • Replacing the transmitting antenna
  • Changing the transmitting power or RF wave characteristics
  • Replacing an existing interface card
  • Adding a new interface card

Why We Care

Good type approval planning is essential when it comes to product launch strategies. In order to ensure the entire type approval process in Thailand can run according to the established timeline, manufacturers can consult with a type approval service company for better certainty.

As a trusted type approval service company, Dimulti expert team will ensure that Thailand type approval process can meet the manufacturer’s deadlines and also provides the best solutions for any arise issues during the process. So, feel free to drop an email to info@narmadi.com if you have any questions about the lead time and validity of Thailand type approval.