Overview
STP generally follows Portuguese standards. The only existing regulatory authority is AGER (Autoridade Geral de Regulação). It regulates the telecommunications, postal, water and electricity sectors. The laboratory of Center for Agricultural and Technological Research (CIAT) also does basic analysis of food products. The Laboratory of Civil Engineering also oversees public works projects.
The Directorate for Regulation and Control of Economic Activities (DRCAE) that reports to the Secretary of State for Commerce and Industry promotes competition and prevent abuses in the commercial sector.
Standards Organizations
São Tomé and Príncipe follows CEMAC general standards.
Conformity Assessment
There is no STP organization that performs conformity assessments.
Product Certification
Users of telecommunication equipment must obtain certification through AGER, STP’s General Regulating Agency for telecommunications, postal, water, and electricity sectors.
Accreditation
There is no STP organization that performs accreditations.
Publication of Technical Regulations
AGER regulates the telecommunications, postal, water and electricity sectors.
Contacts
Ministry of Planning, Finance and Blue Economy
Largo das Alfândegas
Post Code.: 168
Tel. (239) 22-21-083; (239) 22-24-172
https://financas.gov.st/
São Tome,
São Tome and Principe
Ministry of Agriculture and Rual Development
Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho
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