How to get SIGET Certification in El Salvador？

In El Salvador, the regulatory body for managing telecommunications/wireless/RF devices is SIGET (Electricidad y Telecomunicaciones). There are laws such as the Telecommunications Law, along with various resolutions/decrees, which specify the allocation of radio frequencies and the rules for RF/wireless device type approval.

For wireless microphones, since the devices use RF (radio frequency), SIGET type approval(commonly referred to as certification) is required:

- If the RF output power is less than 100 mW, approval is voluntary; above this, it is mandatory.

- International laboratory test reports(e.g., fcc, CE) are usually accepted; local testing is not always required.

- Certificate validity:Generally indefinite in El Salvador.

- Labeling:SIGET does not mandate any special product label.

Recommended Process

1. Determine product specifications

- Identify the wireless microphone’s frequency band, output power, modulation type, spurious emissions, etc.

- Check which RF bands are allowed in El Salvador.

2. Collect existing test reports/certifications

- If CE, FCC, or other internationally recognized RF/EMC/safety tests have been completed, these reports will be helpful.

- In many cases, these reports can substitute for local testing.

3. Prepare documentation

- Datasheets, RF exposure report, emc test report, RF measurement reports, user manual, technical specifications, photos, and factory quality system information.

4. Submit to SIGET (Type Approval)

- Submission can be done directly, through a local representative, or via a compliance service/consultant.

- Provide the prepared documents to SIGET.

5. Handle feedback

- SIGET may request clarifications or additional data.

- Provide the requested information as needed.

6. Obtain type approval certificate

- Once approved, you will receive the certificate.

- Since validity is generally indefinite, no renewal is required unless the product’s RF parameters change.

7. Import/Market the product

- Use the certificate for customs clearance.

- Label the product if required.

- Ensure packaging and manuals meet local language requirements (Spanish, etc.).

- Make sure the product complies with any expected safety or EMC standards in El Salvador.

Additional Considerations

- Frequency allocation and interference constraints:

Verify that the bands used in your design are allowed. Some bands may be restricted or reserved. SIGET will check this during approval.

- Power levels:

Higher transmitter power may be subject to stricter limits. Designing with conservative power margins can be helpful.

- Local representative:

While not always required, having a local representative is useful for communication, customs, and regulatory updates.

- Use of international labs:

Choose internationally recognized testing labs and ensure the test reports are in a format acceptable to SIGET.

- Timeline:

If all documents are ready, the process usually takes 6–8 weeks.

- Voluntary approval:

For outputs below 100 mW, SIGET approval is voluntary. However, many importers or retailers may still require it for legal certainty.