The Secretariat de la Economia of Mexico has confirmed that starting June 3, 2019, all current NOM certificates will need to show the HS Code or they will be invalid at customs.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States answers and clarifies questions received by TCBs, test labs, and manufacturers this year regarding general guidance.
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The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada opens consultation for updates to RSP-100, RSS-181, and RSS-123. The proposed updates are summarized here.
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The ANSI-Accredited Standards Committee C63 provides updates to standards covering electromagnetic compatibility compliance test methods.
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The National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) of Brazil proposes technical requirements and test procedures applicable to the conformity assessment of the Radio Base Stations with Active Antenna System (AAS) technology.
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The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam drafts the national technical regulation on electromagnetic compatibility for mobile terminals and ancillary equipment of digital cellular telecommunication systems.
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The European Commission of the EU to amend Decision 2006/771/EC due to the technological and market developments in the area of radio spectrum use for short-range devices.
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), provides the list of Conformity Assessment Bodies recognized by Australia under the APECTEL MRA.
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The Communications Regulatory Authority of the State of Qatar proposes class licenses for Wireless Home Area Networks (WHAN) in addition to type approval.
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Previously registered test labs must now be recognized by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada for their reports to be accepted.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards provides a brief clarification on the applicability of IS 16333 (Part 3) on the compulsory registration of IT goods.
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority amends regulations pertaining to SIM/IMEI based terminal equipment/mobile devices in the 2018 version.
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The Directorate General of Posts and Information Resources & Equipment (SDPPI) of Indonesia allowing the acceptance of foreign test reports for tablet computers, cellular phones, handheld computers only.
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The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada notifies the World Trade Organization (WTO) of updates to their Radiocommunication Standards Specifications, including hearing aid compatibility (HAC).
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, updates the pre-approval guidance procedure for radio equipment and devices that require FCC guidance prior to a TCB issuing a grant of equipment authorization.
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The National Communications Agency of Argentina, ENACOM, provides clarification regarding the regulations applicable to the measurement of output power of low power devices.
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The Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) and the National Communications Commission (NCC) of Taiwan publishes the list of foreign test labs recognized for EMC and radiofrequency/telecommunication equipment testing.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States provides updated guidance on the applicable approval procedures, technical requirements, and Part 96 Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) interaction with Spectrum Access System (SAS) evaluation, as well as equipment authorization of devices using CBSD handshake for SAS access.
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The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) of Hong Kong publishes the handbook containing the table of frequency allocations in accordance with the HK Radio Regulations.
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The Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada updates Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES‑003, Issue 6, which sets out standard requirements for information technology equipment (ITE), including digital apparatus.
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The National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) of Brazil has decided to open a public consultation for the proposal to re-evaluate the regulation of the use of bands for radio-relays.
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The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) harmonised standard EN 301 511 V9.0.2 will officially be superseded by EN 301 511 V12.5.1, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM); Mobile Stations (MS) equipment, by the end of this month.
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The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) publishes the finalized radio frequency spectrum assignment plan, which sets the rules for services operating in the frequency band from 825 – 830 MHz and 870 – 875 MHz.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States provides updated guidance on the technical requirements for vehicular radars operating in the 76 to 81 GHz band under Part 95 Subpart M.
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The Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC) of India provides answers to questions regarding equipment type approval and self-declaration of certain categories of wireless equipment in license exempt bands.
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The Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) of Japan is no longer accepting registration applications for equipment compliant with V-2 Rules (CISPR 22).
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The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) of Hong Kong publishes the criteria for type approval for 5G NR mobile radio equipment operating in the 24.25 - 28.35 GHz band.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States provides guidance on the evaluation of millimeter wave (mmW) devices that are subject to Part 30 of the FCC rules.
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The Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada publishes RSS-246 for ultra-low power (ULP) wireless medical capsule endoscopy devices operating in the 430-440 MHz band.
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The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (KOMINFO) of Indonesia has completed the entire process of refarming the 800 MHz and 900 MHz radio frequency bands as of April 2, 2019. Both of these radio frequency bands are used for cellular telecommunications services, ranging from 2G, 3G, to 4G technology.
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The United Kingdom is currently scheduled to leave the European Union on April 12th, 2019 unless some other agreement is reached. If this happens, the implications for current manufacturers/suppliers of wireless/electronic apparatus are as follows:
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The radio and telecommunications agency of Brazil, ANATEL published Resolution 708 which repeals various older resolutions. It declares the repeal of Resolutions issued by the National Agency that were implicitly revoked, or those which have not been effective.
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The Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Association (REDCA), forum of the European Economic Area, addresses questions currently raised in the application of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), and as it pertains to Brexit.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States creates the new rule 47 CFR § 15.258 to expedite the deployment of services in the spectrum above 95 GHz.
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The Telecommunications Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan publishes the revision of the frequency assignment plan as of March 2019.
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The Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada address spectrum access and associated licensing mechanisms for wireless microphones operating in the 54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-608 MHz, 614-617 MHz, 652-663 MHz, 941.5-952 MHz, 953-960 MHz, 6930-6955 MHz, and 7100-7125 MHz frequency bands.
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The Directorate General of Posts and Information Resources & Equipment (SDPPI) of Indonesia announces update pertaining to WLAN devices operating outside of the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan revises the technical standards for the Giteki certification marking.
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The Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada addresses spectrum utilization by white space devices in the very-high frequency (VHF) and the ultra-high frequency (UHF) bands.
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Certification of equipment under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) in India has been postponed until August 1st, 2019.
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The Spanish government announces regulation to make possible the release of the frequency band of 694-790 MHz (700 MHz band), currently occupied by digital terrestrial television (DTT), and accelerate the deployment and development of 5G technology in Spain.
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The technical committee of Mexico provides the general criteria for family model grouping for the certification of products the electronic industry, measuring instruments, telecommunication devices, information technologies, and energy efficiency regulated products.
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The National Radio Research Agency (RRA) of South Korea amends the measurement standards for electromagnetic intensity (National Radio Research Institute Notice No. 2017-7, 2017.8.4).
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan amends WLAN system regulations to support IEEE 802.11ax, revise DFS radar detection, and allow use of channel 144.
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The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) of Mexico publishes the agreement by which the use and utilization of the frequency bands are amended for 2019.
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The Radio Research Agency of Korea releases notice of amendments to the technical standards for terminal equipment in National Radio Research Commission Notice 2019-4.
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The WPC (Wireless Planning and Coordination) of India addresses type approval through self-declaration for certain categories of wireless equipment in the license-exempt bands.
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The government of New Zealand has announced that the country's first allocation of 5G spectrum will be the 3.5 GHz band.
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The regulatory body of post and telecommunications of Indonesia, SDPPI, is extending the acceptance of EMC test reports from labs that are not in their recognized labs list.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States clarifies the use of the duty cycle correction factor for frequency hopping system (FHSS) equipment under 47 CFR § 15.247.
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The Telecommunications Engineering Center (TEC) of India, provides update regarding labeling requirements under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipments program (MTCTE).
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The communications authority of South Africa, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), publishes amendments to end-user and subscriber service charter regulations to ensure that the enforcement and implementation of the regulations does not cause any unintended consequences for licensees and consumers.
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The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MInTic) and National Spectrum Agency (ANE) has drafted resolutions for simplifying the regulations, in order to help Colombians better understand radio spectrum management matters.
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The Innovation, Science and Economic Development department of Canada publishes important RF energy and safety information to educate consumers.
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A mutual recognition agreement has been signed between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to provide market access by recognizing conformity assessment results produced by either party for telecommunications equipment and EMC of ICT products.
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The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Radio Authority (MIIT) of China provides updated answers to frequently asked questions regarding radio equipment sales compliance.
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The communications authority of Hong Kong, the OFCA, published a spectrum release plan spanning the next three years, which includes spectrum in 5G bands.
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The regulatory body of post and telecommunications of Indonesia, SDPPI, provides clarification on product labeling, QR code, and warning sign requirements.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States publishes guidance on the responsibilities of the grantee to ensure continued compliance of products with the applicable FCC regulations.
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The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy of the United Kingdom provides guidance on the new UKCA mark to be used, should the UK leave the EU without a deal.
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The National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil (ANATEL), published Act nº 630 and Act nº 631 to include NB IoT requirements.
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The radio communications authority, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), of Canada updates the radio standard specifications.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States publishes guidance documents for applicants (grantees) seeking certification for modular transmitters (module), and host product manufacturers seeking to use a module in their product.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has posted guidelines for implementation of Amendment 1 to IS 10322 (Part 5/ Sec 5): 2013, "Luminaires: Particular Requirements for Flood Light."
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In efforts to protect consumers from hazards arising from the use of wireless chargers, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) of Taiwan proposes to regulate the safety, EMC, and hazardous substances of these devices.
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The Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) sets out limits and methods of measurement of radiated and conducted radio frequency emissions produced by lighting equipment, as well as administrative requirements.
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The Ministry of Information and Information Technology (MIIT) has implemented law, effective this year, for conducting spot checks on radio products.
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The National Radio Research Agency (RRA) of Korea releases Notice No. 2019-1 on the equipment subject to measurement of EM strength and absorption rate.
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The new radio/telecom technical regulations of Belarus are approved.
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As of Friday January 18th, the Equipment Authorization System (EAS) for issuing FCC grants is reactivated. Applications subject to pre-approval guidance are still suspended. All other provisions in the previous public notice (DA 19-10) remain in effect.
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The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Malaysia issues a new regulation for the certification of telecommunication tools and equipment.
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The telecom/cellular and safety are updated in Mexico. The 2G spectrum will be switched off in the coming months, with the spectrum being repurposed.
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IEC 62368-1 is the new standard for audio, video, information and communication technology equipment intended to replace IEC 60065 and IEC 60950.
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The communications authority of Malaysia, MCMC is enforcing that communication devices must be certified and launching a campaign to check labels.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan has released partial amendments of regulations for radio equipment operating above 6 Ghz.
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The regulatory body of post and telecommunications of Indonesia is extending the acceptance of EMC test reports from labs not in the recognized labs list.
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Hard copies of letters issued for compulsory registration scheme (CRS) activities by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and replaced by QR codes.
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The National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil, ANATEL, is updating various EMC testing requirements and SAR packaging requirements.
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The Federal Communications Commission of the United States has suspended operations due to the partial shutdown of the US Government. This shut down does not affect currently certified products, although products currently in the process of certification will not be able to continue the certification process until the FCC electronic filing, database systems are available and agency operations resume.
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In the final meeting of the outgoing year, the Russian State Commission on Radio Frequencies (SCRF) allocated radio frequency bands to create pilot zones of fifth generation communication networks (5G).
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The third-generation mobile communication (3G) service is terminated as of December 31, 2018. After this date, all 3G will be terminated and operators will no longer be permitted to operate 3G.
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The telecommunications authority of Vietnam (VNTA) are planning to introduce a voluntary certificate.
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The El Salvador regulatory body Superintendencia General de Electricidad y Telecomunicaciones (SIGET) has updated its rules regarding usage of the 900 MHz band for ultra high frequency radio-frequency identification devices.
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The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MIIT) released an official announcement of changes to the type approval of radio transmission equipment.
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Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially released Circular 07/2018/TT-BKHCN which amends Circular â„–QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN on National Technical Regulations on Electromagnetic Compatibility for Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
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Chilean Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications modify to change Resolution â„–1.517, 2018 to Resolution â„–1.985 of 2017. The amendments has increased a variety of their maximum radiated power limits, also add several new frequency bands allowed for previously included equipment.
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