Electrical & Electronics — Gabon

Gabon implements a mandatory access certification system for electronic and electrical products: Ordinary electronic and electrical products (home appliances, IT equipment, lighting, etc.) are required to obtain ANF certification, while radio frequency communication electronic and electrical products need to additionally obtain ARPAC certification. The competent authorities are the Gabon National Bureau of Standards and Quality (ANF) and the Gabon Postal and Electronic Communications Regulatory Authority (ARPAC) respectively. Products without certification cannot clear customs or circulate legally in the Gabonese market.

Core regulations are Mandatory product certification management system issued by ANF, and access specifications for communication radio frequency equipment issued by ARPAC Non-compliant products may be seized by customs, with a maximum fine of 5 million CFA francs Specific updated requirements shall be subject to the latest official announcements from ANF and ARPAC

Safety Requirements: Ordinary electronic and electrical products must pass tests such as insulation resistance, voltage resistance, and grounding continuity, meeting the NG 001-2018 standard or equivalent IEC international safety standards Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements: Product electromagnetic interference must comply with the CISPR 32 standard Energy Efficiency Requirements: Products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and televisions must meet the requirements of NG 002-2020, with standby power consumption not exceeding 1W, must be affixed with A-G level energy efficiency labels, and test reports must be issued by ISO 17025 accredited laboratories Communication Radio Frequency Products: Products must comply with Gabon's spectrum planning, complete radio frequency parameter, electromagnetic compatibility, and SAR value testing for handheld terminals, meeting corresponding international technical standards