The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC), in coordination with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC), has released a draft Prakas on Technical Standards of Telecommunication Equipment for public consultation.
The proposed regulation establishes comprehensive technical requirements for telecommunications and radio equipment, including standards related to safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio frequency (RF), specific absorption rate (SAR), and maximum permissible exposure (MPE). It aims to ensure that all telecom equipment placed on the Cambodian market complies with defined performance and safety benchmarks.
The draft also introduces updated conformity and compliance expectations, along with provisions linked to market surveillance, import control, and regulatory oversight. Stakeholders are invited to provide comments before the regulation is finalized, which may lead to new and updated requirements for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of telecommunications equipment in Cambodia.
This represents a high-impact regulatory development, as it introduces comprehensive and potentially binding technical requirements for telecommunication equipment that will affect market access, compliance processes, and product design. The impact is high because the draft Prakas establishes or updates technical standards across multiple domains (RF, EMC, safety, SAR, MPE), and once adopted, it will directly impact manufacturers, importers, and distributors seeking to place telecom equipment on the Cambodian market.
Key reasons for high impact:
- Introduces new and updated technical standards for telecom equipment
- Covers critical compliance areas (RF, EMC, safety, SAR, MPE)
- Affects product certification and market entry requirements
- Strengthens market surveillance and import control mechanisms
- Requires manufacturers to adapt products and documentation to national standards
- Impacts both local and international stakeholders supplying telecom equipment
Who?
- Telecom equipment manufacturers (local and international)
- Importers and distributors in Cambodia
- Testing laboratories and certification bodies
- Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) and MPTC
- Network operators and service providers
- Compliance and regulatory affairs teams
Conclusion
The draft Prakas represents a significant regulatory step toward strengthening Cambodia’s telecommunications compliance framework. By introducing comprehensive technical standards and reinforcing market control mechanisms, it is likely to require substantial adjustments from industry stakeholders. Given its direct impact on product compliance, certification, and market access, this development qualifies as a high-impact regulatory change once implemented.
Regulatory Authority
Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) / Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC)