The Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) of Venezuela has recently started issuing type approval certificates with indefinite validity, eliminating the need for periodic renewals for newly approved products.

Under the updated approach, certificates issued by CONATEL remain valid indefinitely, provided that no technical modifications are made to the approved product and no future regulatory changes require reassessment.

This development is expected to simplify compliance management for manufacturers and importers by reducing administrative burdens and long-term certification costs while facilitating continued market access in Venezuela.

Stakeholders are advised to maintain records of approved products and monitor future regulatory updates from CONATEL to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable requirements.

For more information kindly reach out to: typeapproval@5mglobal.com