Mauritius ICTA Exempted Devices with BT &Wi-Fi Logo from Type Approval
On Nov. 24, 2017, Mauritius ICTA (Information and Communication Technologies Authority) issued an update regulation- The Telecommunication Directive 2 of 2017.
The updated regulation exempts certain BT and Wi-Fi products and PABX systems from ICTA mandatory type approval.
These newly exempted products are subject to market surveillance, and local dealers must hold compliance files (ETSI/EN standards) on record.
Licensed dealers shall only import and sell devices equipped with Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth® that bear the Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM trademark and/or Bluetooth® trademark as applicable.
List of exempted devices:
| Application | Devices equipped with Bluetooth® only | Devices equipped with Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth® |
| Automotive | Hands free kit, Car audio systems | Car infotainment systems |
| Consumer Electronics | Television set, CD/DVD players, Washing machines, Refrigerators, Cameras, Household appliances | Television set, CD/DVD players, Washing machines, Refrigerators, Cameras, Home entertainment systems, Household appliances |
| Home Automation | Lighting systems/switches, Air Conditioning systems, Remote controlled doors | |
| Medical & Health | Medical devices, Hearing aids | |
| PC Peripherals | Wireless Mouse, Keyboard, Touchpad, Earphone/Headphone, Microphone, Speaker, Corded phone, Charger | Wireless Mouse, Keyboard, Touchpad, Microphone, Speaker, Printer/Scanner |
| Retail & Location-based Services | Tags, Trackers | |
| Sports & Fitness | Sport equipment | Sport equipment |
| Wearables | Smart watch, Helmet |
This amendments shall be applicable for all imports that have been made after the coming into operation of this Directive.
