About approvals and certifications in Central American countries

Each country within Central America has its unique process for product Approvals. Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama require product Approvals for Telecom and Safety on devices that emit radio frequencies or connect to PSTN.

Other countries only require product Approvals if the equipment has radio frequency capability. Manufacturers can often leverage existing FCC or CE approvals to obtain the required country Certificate of Conformity in many Central American countries. Other countries require final governmental approvals before importing and commercializing equipment in Central America.