Type Approval in Tunisia (CERT)

Competent Authority: CERT

In Tunisia, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Centre d'Études et de Recherche des Télécommunications (CERT).

CERT can test devices locally — it is equipped with Anritsu platforms covering Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and 5G NSA/SA — and Tunisia has authorized the 5925–6425 MHz band for Wi-Fi 6E under EN 303 687.

RT Solutions manages the homologation process in Tunisia, from documentation preparation to certificate delivery.

Official regulator website: https://www.cert.tn

Certification Process: Tunisia

1. Review — preparing and reviewing all required documents for the application
2. Submit — submitting the application to CERT
3. Evaluation — CERT evaluates documents and test samples where required
4. Certification — issuance of the CERT type approval certificate
5. Labelling — marking the product in accordance with CERT requirements

Products, Documents & Testing — Tunisia

Applicable Products

Radio and telecom terminal equipment — Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices, cellular terminals, IoT and short-range devices, broadcast receivers (AM/FM/DAB) and GNSS receivers — within the frequency bands authorized in Tunisia.

Required Documents

CE test reports are the required technical basis. Application forms are signed by the local importer, who is the certificate holder and pays the CERT fees.

Testing Requirements

One radiated (testable) sample is required — the device must actually transmit. CERT performs RF testing in-country for all technologies supported by the submitted sample.

Recent Regulatory Updates — Tunisia

• Public consultation opened on the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6E)
• Decree 48-2020 regulating the placing of radio equipment on the market

Frequently Asked Questions — Tunisia

Which authority issues type approval in Tunisia?

In Tunisia, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Centre d'Études et de Recherche des Télécommunications (CERT). CERT can test devices locally — it is equipped with Anritsu platforms covering Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and 5G NSA/SA — and Tunisia has authorized the 5925–6425 MHz band for Wi-Fi 6E under EN 303 687.

What samples are required for CERT type approval in Tunisia?

One radiated (testable) sample is required — the device must actually transmit so CERT can verify the supported frequency bands. CERT performs RF testing for all technologies supported by the submitted sample, and CE test reports are the required supporting documents. Authorized frequencies in Tunisia: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth 2400–2483.5 MHz, Wi-Fi 5 GHz 5150–5825 MHz, AM 526.5 kHz–1606 kHz, FM 87.5–108 MHz, DAB 174–230 MHz and GNSS 1559–1610 MHz.

Does a hardware, software or reference change require recertification in Tunisia?

Yes. Any modification to the hardware, software or reference of the approved sample requires a new approval certificate.

A product is already certified, but the manufacturer's name has changed — what should we do?

If the manufacturer's name has changed, a new certificate is required — the existing approval cannot simply be renamed.