Some questions that are usually raised before starting type approval certification process are usually related to the lead time and certificate validity. The information of lead time is needed to arrange product forecast. Here, we can find some information related to product schedule such as RnD process, compliance certification, mass production, product shipping, product marketing and sales.
Therefore, in order to arrange an accurate forecast, we need to know the lead time and estimation of certificate issuance date. Whereas the certificate validity period, it is required because as long as the product is in sales, we need to maintain the validity of the certificate. Therefore, if we know when the certificate will be expired, we can process renewal immediately to keep the certificate valid when the products are on sales.
Lead time of Yemen Type Approval
As mentioned, knowing the lead time of type approval certification process is very important for applicant. Lead time is basically the overall time required to process type approval certificate from the start to the end. Sometimes, lead time is calculated from the time of certification order being placed. However, in some cases, lead time can be calculated from the time of all required documents and samples are being available. So, from the beginning, we need to make clear about the starting point of lead time, and it must be discussed with the service provider.
The main function of knowing lead time is to know the estimated date of certificate issuance. By knowing this information, applicant can arrange an accurate schedule; when they can create approval label, when the products have to be shipped, or when the product can be released into the market.
The length of lead time usually depends on how the application is being processed. Paperwork application typically has shorter lead time than the local test. One example of countries that allow paperwork is Yemen. In processing Yemen type approval, the application is processed through paperwork method by submitting the existing test reports along with other required documents. Then, these documents will be evaluated before type approval certificate can be issued. Typically, the lead time for overall process is around 4-8 weeks. Some aspects that can involve the lead time such as application queue and complexity of the technology.
Validity of Yemen Type Approval
Validity is the period time of certificate being valid. In some countries, certificate can be valid for ever or permanent validity. While in some other countries, they give limited period of validity time. So, for the country that has limited validity period, we need to closely monitor the validity, so we don’t miss to do renewal. For example, Yemen type approval has quite short validity time. The validity of certificate is around 2 years. So, whenever we’re approaching the expiry date, we need to process the renewal.
Why We Care
Knowing the lead time is very important in order to make the accurate forecast. Due to that reason, lead time will be something we make it clear on front. Besides lead time, validity period of the certificate is also important to be aware of. This is because when we miss to renewal or recertification while the product is still on sale, we can be accused as violating the law. Therefore, we will make sure that the validity period information is properly informed once the certificate is issued. So as manufacturer, you can keep selling and distributing the product without any obstacle.