Telecommunications Ordinance Part 5A 5A-4 Section 32E Cap. 106 (v) to ensure the compatibility of the interfacing equipment between 2 or more interconnecting telecommunications networks, systems, installations, customer equipment or services; (vi) to ensure the interoperability of customer equipment with the telecommunications system to which it is connected; (vii) to ensure an acceptable quality of reception of telecommunications services; (viii) as a means to achieve the objectives of this Ordinance. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of section 6C, before prescribing the standards and specifications under subsection (1), the Authority shall carry out such consultation with the telecommunications industry as is reasonable in all the circumstances of the case. 32E. Certification requirements The Authority may— (a) test or require the testing of equipment or installations against prescribed specifications; (b) determine the measuring apparatus to be used, the method by which and the conditions under which tests are to be made; (c) issue certificates to certify that the equipment or installation complies with prescribed specifications if the Authority is satisfied that the equipment or installation complies with the specifications; (d) prescribe the labels to be affixed to the equipment or installation to show that the equipment or installation complies with the prescribed specifications and to impose requirements for securing information to Last updated date 2.8.2012