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Jamaica
Date: December 2 – 4, 2014
Population – 2.711 million (Source OUR)
Enjoys high mobile penetration rate over 110% and
enjoys a mix of services including 2G, 3G and “4G”
data services.
Ranked 97th on ITU IDI.
Enjoys low broadband penetration of 4.13/100 in
2009 (Source ITU).
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Regulatory Agencies Associated with C &I:
• Spectrum Management Authority – SMA
• Office of Utilities Regulations – OUR
• Bureau of Standards Jamaica – BSJ
• Jamaica National Assoc. for Accreditation
Under the OUR ACT Section 5
“The Office may by order published in the Gazette
a) Prescribe the unit of measurement and the type of measuring device
to be used by an approved organizations in relation to utility services;
b) Prescribed standards for the measurement of quantity , quality ,
pressure, initial voltage or other condition relating to utility services ;
c) Provide for the inspection and testing of any utility services or any
equipment or measuring device used in connection therewith;
d) Prescribed minimum standard of quality and accuracy in relation to
any equipment used or commodity supplied by an approved
organization in connection with utility service...”
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The Spectrum Management Authority is an agency of
the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and
Mining (MSTEM), and is mandated to regulate the
radio frequency spectrum on behalf of the
Government of Jamaica, this include certifying
devices that transmit or receive radio signals for
operation in Jamaica.
The Telecommunications Act (2000) created the
SMA. Part IV, Sections 20-26details the regulation of
the spectrum by the Minister and the role of the
Authority in advising the Minister on matters related
to spectrum management
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The Standards ACT
Section 6.
“The Bureau shall promote and encourage the maintenance of
standardization in relation to commodities, processes and
practices and shall exercise such other function as maybe
prescribed;
And for these purposes the Bureau shall have the power.
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c) To provide for the registration and use of standard marks;
d) To provide for the examination testing and calibration of
instruments appliances and apparatus in relation to the
accuracy thereof;”
Testing is offered in the following areas:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic
• Non-Metallic/ Furniture
• Microbiology
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MISSION
“The mission of the JANAAC is to support the
effective development of the Jamaican economy
by providing conformity assessment bodies with
internationally recognised training and
accreditation services through teamwork, highly
committed, competent employees”
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Type approval of radio communication equipment is the
authorization of equipment which has never been granted a
licence for manufacturing or importation, by verifying the
compliance of the equipment against the standards which have
been adopted by our Administration. It ensures that the
equipment from various manufacturers conform to appropriate
standards and principles of product safety and will not interfere
with other equipment or networks.
It is mandatory to obtain type approval for all radio equipment
intended for use in Jamaica.
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Radio and Telegraph Control Act (RTCA), section 8(1)b) states that the
Minister … may make regulations prescribing the minimum
performance specifications for equipment which may be used in each
class of station, with particular reference to the power output,
necessary bandwidth, frequency stability and spurious emissions, and
prohibiting the manufacture and importation of radio transmitters and
radiomicrophones which do not conform to the technical specifications
prescribed in respect of such radio apparatus.”
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To date, the Minister has not prescribed such Regulations. The SMA
has, however, developed procedures to ensures that the equipment
from various manufacturers conform to appropriate standards and
principles of product safety and will not interfere with other
equipment or networks within Jamaica and its territorial
waters. These procedures accord with the SOLAS Convention and the
Radio Regulations.
Radio communication equipment used in
land (fixed and mobile), maritime mobile,
aeronautical
mobile and amateur services requires type
approval.
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Type approval for Radio Communication
equipment in Jamaica is done by recognition
of type approval test reports which are
prepared according to international
standards. In-country testing is not required.
Radio Standard:
Jamaica recognizes the international standards
set by the following bodies:
FCC: Federal Communications Commission
(USA)
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
ETSI: European Telecommunications
Standardization Institute
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
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Electromagnetic Compatability (EMC) Standard:
Radio communication equipment should adhere to
EMC standard in accordance with international
standards.
Electrical Safety Standard:
Radio communication equipment should adhere to
Electrical Safety standard in accordance with
international standards.
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Manufacturers seeking to export type approved
devices to Jamaica should label the documentation as
set out below to avoid delays and/or seizure of
equipment by Customs Officers:
“This product has been Type Approved by Jamaica: SMA – “Equipment
Identifier”.
“This product contains a Type Approved Module by Jamaica: SMA –
“Equipment Identifier”.
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A listing of approved devices is made available to the Jamaica
Customs which can detain and seize devices that have not be
authorized or for operators that do not have the requisite licence
to operate the device.
A designated Inspector pursuant to the RTCA. May at any
reasonable time enter any premises, vehicle, vessel or aircraft
where he reasonably believes any radio station or apparatus may
be found, for the purpose of making such inspection or
examination as in his opinion may assist in the enforcement of the
provisions of this Act, and may seize and detain for such time as
may be prescribed and subject to such conditions as may be
prescribed, any article by means of or in relation to which he
reasonably believes any provision of this Act has been
contravened
Market surveillance is limited
Entry verifications at the Ports inconsistent
Sensitization and awareness of the requirement
by the stakeholders
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Strengthening of the legislative framework to
greater define the C & I programme
Establishment of Regional MRA
Accreditation of Regional Laboratories for EMC,
Safety etc. testing
Thank You
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