Radio / Telecom Terminal Equipment Type Approval (AKEP)?

A separate AKEP type approval certificate is mandatory for all radio and telecom terminal equipment placed on the Albanian market. CE DoC, CCC, and FCC authorisation alone are not sufficient. EN/ETSI test data generated for EU/CE purposes may be reused in the AKEP application but does not substitute for the AKEP certificate. SRRC approval is not recognised. Verify current AKEP requirements directly with AKEP or through a qualified local representative.

Cybersecurity — AKEP / ALCIRT Advisory (No Mandatory Product Certification Currently)?

Albania does not currently mandate cybersecurity product certification for general consumer wireless / IoT devices. AKCESK and ALCIRT issue non-binding advisories. Voluntary alignment with ETSI EN 303 645 or AKCESK/ALCIRT guidelines is recommended as a risk mitigation measure, given Albania's EU accession candidacy and NATO membership creating a trajectory toward future mandatory requirements mirroring EU RED Art. 3.3(d)-(f). Chinese GB/T 36951 or MIIT cybersecurity documentation is not required or recognised. Monitor AKEP and AKCESK announcements for regulatory changes.

Electrical Safety — EN IEC 62368-1 / 230 V 50 Hz Type C/F?

Electrical safety certification to EN IEC 62368-1 is mandatory for audio/video and IT/communications equipment on the Albanian market. CCC (GB 4943.1) is not recognised. Products must use Type C/F (Schuko) plugs for 230 V / 50 Hz mains. EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11 test reports from CE certification are generally reusable for AKEP. Verify with AKEP or a qualified local representative before market placement.

EMC — Radio Frequency Performance (EN/ETSI via DSMK)?

RF performance testing to EN/ETSI standards is mandatory as the technical basis for AKEP type approval in Albania. SRRC approval is not recognised. Existing EN 300 328 / EN 301 893 test reports from CE certification are generally reusable for AKEP, but confirm with AKEP or a local representative whether the specific test report format and accreditation scope are accepted.

EMC — Conducted and Radiated Emissions (EN 301 489 via DSMK)?

EN 301 489-series EMC compliance is mandatory for AKEP type approval in Albania. GB/T 9254 or GB 17625 test reports are not accepted. Existing EN 301 489 CE test reports can typically be reused for AKEP applications, reducing costs; confirm format and scope acceptance with AKEP or a qualified local representative before submission.

Local Authorised Importer / Representative and Albanian Language Labelling?

Appointment of a locally-registered Albanian authorised importer or representative and Albanian language labelling of product and user documentation are mandatory for market access in Albania. There is no Chinese-side equivalent. These requirements must be addressed before the product can be sold in Albania, regardless of AKEP type approval status. Verify specific importer registration and labelling obligations with a qualified Albanian legal or regulatory professional.

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China-to-Albania Wireless / IoT Device Compliance Gap Matrix (AKEP)

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AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of common China wireless and IoT device documentation against Albanian AKEP type approval requirements, covering radio type approval (AKEP), EMC (EN/ETSI standards via DSMK), electrical safety (230 V / 50 Hz, Type C/F), local importer obligation, Albanian language labelling, and cybersecurity advisories as Albania progresses toward EU accession.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-17 6 rows

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item	Common China baseline	Albania (AKEP / DSMK)	Gap / action	Source + verification date
Radio / Telecom Terminal Equipment Type Approval (AKEP)	China requires SRRC radio type approval (MIIT) for all intentional radio transmitters and a separate MIIT Network Access License (NAL / 进网许可证) for telecom terminal equipment connected to public networks. Applicable GB standards include GB/T 9254.1-2021 and GB 17625.1-2022 for EMC. CCC applies to in-scope products under the RF / electrical safety catalogue.MIIT SRRC Radio Type Approval — 无线电发射设备型号核准 (MIIT Order No. 14, 2019) MIIT Network Access License (NAL) — 电信设备进网许可管理办法 (MIIT Order No. 2, 2017) GB/T 9254.1-2021 (Information technology equipment — radio disturbance characteristics) GB 17625.1-2022 (Electromagnetic compatibility — harmonic current emissions) CCC — China Compulsory Certification (GB 4943.1, GB 9254 scope)	All radio equipment and telecom terminal equipment placed on the Albanian market requires a mandatory AKEP type approval certificate under Albania's Electronic Communications Law. CE Declaration of Conformity, CCC, or FCC authorisation alone are NOT accepted as substitutes for AKEP type approval. Albania is progressively aligning its radio equipment regulatory framework with the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) as part of its EU accession candidacy (opened 2022). EN/ETSI-based test reports are accepted by AKEP as the technical basis for applications, reducing duplicative testing costs for products that already hold EU CE marking. Albanian language labelling is required. Chinese SRRC approval is not recognised.Law No. 9918/2008 on Electronic and Postal Communications (Albania), as amended AKEP Decision on Type Approval of Radio Equipment and Telecom Terminal Equipment EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / BT wideband data — accepted as technical basis) EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (5 GHz Wi-Fi — accepted as technical basis) EN 300 440 V2.2.1 (short-range devices — accepted as technical basis) EN 301 511 / EN 301 908 (cellular GSM / LTE — accepted as technical basis) EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) — reference framework for alignment	A new AKEP type approval certificate is required for Albania — SRRC approval, CCC, CE DoC, and FCC authorisation are not accepted as standalone substitutes. EN/ETSI test reports generated for CE marking can be reused in the AKEP application to avoid duplicative radio and EMC testing, but cannot substitute the AKEP certificate itself. The MIIT NAL scope (public network access) does not map to AKEP's equipment type approval framework. Albanian language labelling is an additional mandatory requirement with no Chinese-side equivalent.[INFORMATIONAL] A separate AKEP type approval certificate is mandatory for all radio and telecom terminal equipment placed on the Albanian market. CE DoC, CCC, and FCC authorisation alone are not sufficient. EN/ETSI test data generated for EU/CE purposes may be reused in the AKEP application but does not substitute for the AKEP certificate. SRRC approval is not recognised. Verify current AKEP requirements directly with AKEP or through a qualified local representative.	AKEP — Autoriteti i Komunikimeve Elektronike dhe Postare (Electronic and Postal Communications Authority, Albania)2026-06-17 · reference
Cybersecurity — AKEP / ALCIRT Advisory (No Mandatory Product Certification Currently)	China has mandatory cybersecurity requirements for network-connected products under MIIT and the Cybersecurity Law, including MLPS (Multi-Level Protection Scheme) obligations for systems, and emerging mandatory cybersecurity product certification for certain IoT categories under CNCA. GB/T 36951 (IoT security) and MIIT smart device security requirements are applicable benchmarks.Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China (2017) MLPS — Multi-Level Protection Scheme (等级保护) — systems-level obligation GB/T 36951-2018 — IoT security reference model and general requirements MIIT Measures on the Administration of Smart Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity (product-level, sector-specific) CNCA emerging mandatory cybersecurity certification for select IoT product categories	Albania does not yet have a mandatory cybersecurity product certification scheme for consumer IoT and wireless devices equivalent to the EU's RED Article 3.3(d)-(f) / EN 18031 mandatory requirements (effective 1 August 2025 in the EU). The national cybersecurity authority is AKCESK (National Authority for Cyber Security — Autoriteti Kombëtar i Sigurisë Kibernetike), and the national CERT is ALCIRT (Albanian Computer Incident Response Team). AKEP as the NRA may issue guidance on connected device security as part of its progressive EU RED alignment. Albania's EU accession candidacy (opened 2022) and NATO membership (since 2009) create a trajectory toward mandatory cybersecurity product requirements mirroring EU RED Art. 3.3(d)-(f). Exporters should monitor AKEP and AKCESK regulatory developments and consider voluntary alignment with ETSI EN 303 645 as a risk mitigation measure.Law No. 08/L-082 on Cybersecurity (Albania) — national cybersecurity framework AKCESK (Autoriteti Kombëtar i Sigurisë Kibernetike) — national cybersecurity authority ALCIRT — Albanian Computer Incident Response Team (advisories and guidelines) AKEP — Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (NRA; may issue connected device guidance) ETSI EN 303 645 (consumer IoT cybersecurity — advisory benchmark, not yet mandated in Albania) EU RED Article 3.3(d)-(f) / EN 18031 series — reference framework for future alignment	Albania currently has no mandatory IoT device cybersecurity product certification equivalent to China's emerging CNCA mandatory scheme or the EU's mandatory RED Art. 3.3(d)-(f) / EN 18031 requirements. However, Albania's EU accession trajectory and NATO membership mean mandatory cybersecurity product requirements mirroring EU RED are likely in the medium term. Chinese GB/T 36951 or MIIT cybersecurity certifications are not recognised in Albania, nor currently required. Exporters should conduct voluntary compliance against ETSI EN 303 645 or AKCESK/ALCIRT advisories as a best-practice risk mitigation ahead of potential future mandatory requirements. Monitor AKEP and AKCESK announcements for regulatory changes.[INFORMATIONAL] Albania does not currently mandate cybersecurity product certification for general consumer wireless / IoT devices. AKCESK and ALCIRT issue non-binding advisories. Voluntary alignment with ETSI EN 303 645 or AKCESK/ALCIRT guidelines is recommended as a risk mitigation measure, given Albania's EU accession candidacy and NATO membership creating a trajectory toward future mandatory requirements mirroring EU RED Art. 3.3(d)-(f). Chinese GB/T 36951 or MIIT cybersecurity documentation is not required or recognised. Monitor AKEP and AKCESK announcements for regulatory changes.	AKCESK — Autoriteti Kombëtar i Sigurisë Kibernetike (National Authority for Cyber Security, Albania)2026-06-17 · reference
Electrical Safety — EN IEC 62368-1 / 230 V 50 Hz Type C/F	China uses 220 V / 50 Hz mains with Type A and Type I sockets (GB 2099.1 / GB 2099.3). Electrical safety for IT and AV equipment is based on GB 4943.1-2022 (equivalent to IEC 62368-1 with national deviations) under the CCC mandatory certification scheme administered by CNCA. CCC test reports use GB 4943.1, which differs from EN IEC 62368-1 in national deviations and plug/socket scope.GB 4943.1-2022 — Audio/video, IT and communications technology equipment — Safety (IEC 62368-1 with national deviations) CCC — China Compulsory Certification (CNCA administered; GB 4943.1 scope) China: 220 V / 50 Hz; IEC 60083 Type A and Type I plug sockets (GB 2099.1 / GB 2099.3)	Albania operates on 230 V / 50 Hz mains supply with Type C and Type F (Schuko) plug sockets — consistent with the European continental standard. Electrical safety for audio/video, IT, and communication technology equipment is governed by EN IEC 62368-1 as adopted by DSMK, progressively aligning with EU EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2021. Products must be tested and certified to this standard for the Albanian market. Chinese-market power supplies designed for 220 V / 50 Hz / Type A or I plugs require adaptation; the mains voltage range difference is minor (220 V vs 230 V nominal) but plug type and certification basis differ. CCC (based on GB 4943.1) is not recognised in Albania.EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11 — Audio/video, IT and communications technology equipment — Safety requirements (adopted by DSMK, aligned with EU) Albania: 230 V / 50 Hz mains supply; IEC 60083 Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko) plug sockets AKEP type approval application — safety section supported by EN IEC 62368-1 test report	CCC (GB 4943.1) is not recognised in Albania. A new EN IEC 62368-1 safety test report is required for the Albanian AKEP application. If the product already holds EU CE certification with an EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11 test report, AKEP will generally accept it. Plug type must be changed from Chinese Type A/I to European Type C/F (Schuko). The nominal mains voltage difference (220 V CN vs 230 V AL) is within the 10% tolerance of universal power supplies in most modern products.[INFORMATIONAL] Electrical safety certification to EN IEC 62368-1 is mandatory for audio/video and IT/communications equipment on the Albanian market. CCC (GB 4943.1) is not recognised. Products must use Type C/F (Schuko) plugs for 230 V / 50 Hz mains. EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11 test reports from CE certification are generally reusable for AKEP. Verify with AKEP or a qualified local representative before market placement.	DSMK — Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Standardizimit (General Directorate of Standardization, Albania)2026-06-17 · reference
EMC — Radio Frequency Performance (EN/ETSI via DSMK)	China's SRRC radio type approval process applies MIIT-mandated technical requirements based on GB/T and YD/T standards for frequency performance. These are not harmonised with ETSI/EN standards. SRRC approval covers frequency, modulation, and transmitter power requirements specific to China's allocated spectrum.MIIT SRRC Radio Type Approval — 无线电发射设备型号核准 YD/T 1214-2006 (2.4 GHz WLAN technical requirements) YD/T 1432-2017 (5 GHz WLAN technical requirements) GB 15629.11 / IEEE 802.11 aligned national standards MIIT spectrum management regulations (frequency allocation table)	Albania's General Directorate of Standardization (DSMK — Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Standardizimit) progressively adopts EN/ETSI harmonised standards for radio frequency performance testing, mirroring EU practice as part of Albania's EU accession alignment. AKEP accepts test reports based on EN/ETSI standards as the technical evidence for type approval applications. Key standards include EN 300 328 (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) and EN 301 893 (5 GHz Wi-Fi). AKEP manages spectrum and frequency assignments with progressive alignment toward EU radio frequency decisions.EN 300 328 V2.2.2 — Wideband transmission systems; 2.4 GHz ISM band (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) EN 301 893 V2.1.1 — 5 GHz high-performance RLAN (Wi-Fi 5/6) EN 300 440 V2.2.1 — Short range devices (868 MHz, 433 MHz IoT) EN 301 511 V12.5.1 — GSM 900/1800 MHz EN 301 908-1 — IMT cellular networks (LTE) DSMK (Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Standardizimit) — Albanian standards body adopting EN/ETSI	SRRC approval and GB/YD standards are not recognised by AKEP. New RF performance testing to EN/ETSI standards is required for AKEP type approval. However, if the product already holds CE marking with EN 300 328 / EN 301 893 test reports, those reports are generally accepted by AKEP, significantly reducing re-testing costs. Products without prior CE testing must commission fresh EN/ETSI tests from an accredited laboratory.[INFORMATIONAL] RF performance testing to EN/ETSI standards is mandatory as the technical basis for AKEP type approval in Albania. SRRC approval is not recognised. Existing EN 300 328 / EN 301 893 test reports from CE certification are generally reusable for AKEP, but confirm with AKEP or a local representative whether the specific test report format and accreditation scope are accepted.	DSMK — Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Standardizimit (General Directorate of Standardization, Albania)2026-06-17 · reference
EMC — Conducted and Radiated Emissions (EN 301 489 via DSMK)	China applies GB/T 9254.1-2021 for radiated and conducted emissions from information technology and telecom equipment, and GB 17625.1-2022 for harmonic current emissions. These are mandatory national standards distinct from and not interchangeable with the EN 301 489 series.GB/T 9254.1-2021 — Information technology equipment — Radio disturbance characteristics GB 17625.1-2022 — Electromagnetic compatibility — Harmonic current emissions (IEC 61000-3-2) GB/T 17618-2015 — Limits and methods of measurement of immunity characteristics (IEC 61000-4 series)	EMC requirements for conducted and radiated disturbance emissions from radio equipment and telecom terminal equipment in Albania are based on EN 301 489-1 (general EMC requirements for radio equipment) and product-specific EN 301 489-x companion standards, adopted progressively by DSMK in alignment with EU practice. Compliance must be demonstrated as part of the AKEP type approval application. Albania's EU accession candidate status drives ongoing adoption of the full EN 301 489 series.EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 — EMC standard for radio equipment; Part 1: Common technical requirements EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 — EMC specific conditions for wideband data and HIPERLAN equipment (Wi-Fi / BT) EN 301 489-3 — Short range devices (SRD) EN 301 489-52 — Cellular / LTE terminal equipment DSMK (Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Standardizimit) — Albanian standards body progressively adopting EN series	GB/T 9254 and GB 17625 test data are not accepted by AKEP in place of EN 301 489 series reports. If the product already has CE-compliant EN 301 489-1 / EN 301 489-17 test reports, AKEP generally accepts these. Without prior CE testing, new EN 301 489 tests must be commissioned from an accredited laboratory. The EN 301 489 series measures different disturbance limits and test methods compared with GB/T 9254, so results are not directly transferable.[INFORMATIONAL] EN 301 489-series EMC compliance is mandatory for AKEP type approval in Albania. GB/T 9254 or GB 17625 test reports are not accepted. Existing EN 301 489 CE test reports can typically be reused for AKEP applications, reducing costs; confirm format and scope acceptance with AKEP or a qualified local representative before submission.	DSMK — Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Standardizimit (General Directorate of Standardization, Albania)2026-06-17 · reference
Local Authorised Importer / Representative and Albanian Language Labelling	China does not require a locally-established importer for foreign wireless devices in the same way; instead, MIIT type approval (SRRC / NAL) is obtained by the manufacturer or their agent directly. Chinese-market product labelling is in Chinese (Mandarin) and must comply with GB standards for labelling content. There is no direct Chinese equivalent to the Albanian authorised importer obligation.MIIT SRRC Radio Type Approval — applicant may be manufacturer or authorised agent (no mandatory local importer entity required) GB 5296.1-2012 — Instructions for use of consumer products (Chinese language labelling) GB 7247 / GB 10408 product label GB content requirements	Foreign manufacturers placing radio equipment and telecom terminal equipment on the Albanian market must appoint a local authorised importer or representative established in Albania. The authorised importer is responsible for ensuring the product holds a valid AKEP type approval certificate and that the product labelling and user documentation are in Albanian. Product labels must include the importer's name, address, and contact information in Albanian. User manuals and safety instructions must be available in Albanian. This is a market-access requirement aligned with Albania's progressive adoption of EU regulatory practice under its accession candidacy. Albanian diaspora import flows (Italy, Greece, Germany) and Chinese logistics investment via Port of Durrës do not exempt products from AKEP and labelling requirements.Law No. 9918/2008 on Electronic and Postal Communications (Albania) — importer obligations AKEP type approval conditions — authorised importer / representative requirement Albanian Consumer Protection Law — Albanian language labelling obligation Law on Technical Requirements for Products and Conformity Assessment (Albania) — market surveillance and importer responsibilities	China has no equivalent local-importer mandate for the Albanian market. Manufacturers must establish or contract a legally-registered Albanian entity to act as authorised importer/representative before AKEP type approval can be activated for market placement. All product labelling and user documentation must be translated into Albanian. This is an additional compliance step with no analogue in the SRRC/NAL process. Chinese investment activity via Port of Durrës does not confer any regulatory exemption.[INFORMATIONAL] Appointment of a locally-registered Albanian authorised importer or representative and Albanian language labelling of product and user documentation are mandatory for market access in Albania. There is no Chinese-side equivalent. These requirements must be addressed before the product can be sold in Albania, regardless of AKEP type approval status. Verify specific importer registration and labelling obligations with a qualified Albanian legal or regulatory professional.	AKEP — Autoriteti i Komunikimeve Elektronike dhe Postare (Electronic and Postal Communications Authority, Albania)2026-06-17 · reference

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AKEP — Autoriteti i Komunikimeve Elektronike dhe Postare (Electronic and Postal Communications Authority, Albania) · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 2 rows
AKCESK — Autoriteti Kombëtar i Sigurisë Kibernetike (National Authority for Cyber Security, Albania) · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
DSMK — Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Standardizimit (General Directorate of Standardization, Albania) · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 3 rows