All applications for Type Approval shall be made in writing.

1. CCK shall assess the application and advise on the type approval fees as well as other requirements.
   
   • Type Approval fees is paid up front and is non-refundable .
2. Applicants for limited use authority shall be required to submit the following items:
   • terminal equipment complete with associated accessories
   • relevant user/operations manuals in English language
   • copies of valid purchase/import documents.
3. Applications for type approval for purposes of marketing these equipment must include the following:
   • sample of the terminal equipment they intend to market together with other requirements which vary depending on the type of terminal equipment for which they are seeking Type Approval. Some of the items required to be submitted by vendors include:-
   • copy of valid vending license
   • letter of agency from equipment manufacturer or manufacturer's representative
   • detailed technical documentation in English language
   • copy of test report from manufacturer or an accredited laboratory
   • cross referenced compliance statement (in case of large PABX equipment of capacity in excess of 50 ports).
4. Where applicable, laboratory tests shall be carried out on the terminal and the test results obtained are used together with the other submitted manufacturer's test report plus technical documentation in the technical evaluation process.
5. In the case of vendors, their business premises shall be inspected to assess their capability in terms of workshop facilities and technical personnel.
6. CCK shall compile an evaluation report for each equipment and gives an appropriate technical opinion recommending as to whether the equipment complies with the mandatory standards or not.
7. CCK has no obligation to avail laboratory test results report to the applicant.
8. If the equipment is found to comply with the Commission's specifications in all respects, it shall be granted approval.
9. For approved cases provisional type approval shall granted to the vendor to market the equipment or authority to use the equipment shall granted to an individual.
10. For rejected cases, CCK shall retain the equipment until the owner finalizes arrangements for its direct re-exportation.
    However, CCK is not obliged to return the equipment that has been submitted for TA purposes, since some of our tests could be destructive.
11. Type approval is done only once for every model of equipment.