G/TBT/N/KHM/24

2 June 2026

(26-4030)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

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Agency responsible:

Institute of Standards of Cambodia

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Electromagnets (excl. magnets for medical use); permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetization; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads; parts thereof (HS code(s): 8505); Telephone sets, incl. smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, incl. apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network, parts thereof (excl. transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528) (HS code(s): 8517); Insulated "incl. enamelled or anodised" wire, cable "incl. coaxial cable" and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors (HS code(s): 8544)

Note: Prakas on Technical Standards of Telecommunication Equipment covers the following Telecommunication Equipment:

• Wired Telecommunications Equipment in Appendix 1 and

• Radiocommunication equipment from Appendix 2 to Appendix 13 (Cellular Base Stations and Repeater Systems, Cellular Mobile Terminals, Land Mobile Radio, Short-Range Devices, Internet of Things, Ultra-Wide Band Devices, Intelligent Transport Systems, Maritime Radio Equipment, Aeronautical Radio Equipment, Amateur Radio Equipment, Global Mobile Personal Communication Satellite, and Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) for Use with 2nd Generation Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting System.

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): Prakas on Technical Standards of Telecommunications Equipment; (185 page(s), in English), (185 page(s), in Cambodian)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/KHM/26_02876_00_e.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/KHM/26_02876_00_x.pdf

Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC)

Ministry of Industry Science, Technology and Innovation

Email: camtbt-info@isc.gov.kh; misti-tbt@isc.gov.kh

Phone: (855) 77 415 133; (855) 17 928 792

Website: http://www.isc.gov.kh

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Description of content: This Prakas sets out the Technical Standards of Telecommunication Equipment, with the objective of ensuring interoperability, electromagnetic compatibility, the prevention of radio frequency interference, the safety of telecommunication equipment, infrastructure and networks equipment for users, as well as promoting harmonization between national standards and international standards.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Quality requirements

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Relevant documents:

Prakas on Type Approvals and Conformity Assessment of Telecommunications Equipment and 5 Annexes

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 1 August 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC)

Ministry of Industry Science, Technology and Innovation

Email: camtbt-info@isc.gov.kh; misti-tbt@isc.gov.kh

Phone: (855) 77 415 133; (855) 17 928 792

Website: http://www.isc.gov.kh