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Mozambique launches public IMEI database to combat counterfeit mobile devices, Club of Mozambique. The service is available through the regulator’s official website and is intended for consumers, manufacturers, importers, retailers, telecommunications operators and other interested parties. Mozambique’s communications regulator, INCM (Instituto Nacional das Comunicações de Moçambique), has launched a public IMEI database that allows consumers and industry stakeholders to verify the authenticity and registration status of mobile devices.

This development is significant for practitioners as it provides a crucial tool in combating counterfeiting and ensuring compliance with regulations. The IMEI database will enable authorities to track and identify counterfeit devices, which can have serious consequences for consumer safety and security. Furthermore, this initiative demonstrates Mozambique's commitment to protecting its citizens from the risks associated with counterfeit goods.

The relevant statutes and regulations governing telecommunications in Mozambique include the Telecommunications Law (Law No. 10/2014) and the Regulation on the Registration of Mobile Devices (Regulation No. 1/2022). The INCM is responsible for enforcing these laws and ensuring compliance by industry stakeholders. The public IMEI database is a key component of this regulatory framework, providing a transparent and accessible means of verifying device authenticity.

The key parties involved in this development are the INCM, telecommunications operators, manufacturers, importers, retailers, and consumers. Practitioners should monitor this initiative closely, as it has significant implications for compliance with regulations and consumer protection. Businesses operating in Mozambique's telecommunications sector should ensure they are aware of the requirements for registering mobile devices and verifying authenticity through the public IMEI database.