News Updates
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US and UK Sign Framework for Mutual Recognition
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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SRRC Publishes Guidance on Radio Equipment Sales Compliance
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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Spectrum Release Plan Published in Hong Kong
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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SDPPI Provides Guidance on Labeling Requirements
The regulatory body of post and telecommunications of Indonesia, provides clarification on product labeling, QR code, and warning sign requirements.
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FCC Publishes the Responsibilities of Certification Grantees
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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United Kingdom Prepares to Use the New UKCA Mark After Brexit
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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ANATEL Publishes IoT Requirements
The National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil (ANATEL), published Act nº 630 and Act nº 631 to include NB IoT requirements.
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ISED Updates Radio Standards for Sub-Gigahertz Wireless Equipment
The radio communications authority, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), of Canada updates requirements for equipment operating in the bands 512-608 MHz, 617-652 MHz, 663-698 MHz, 698-756 MHz, and 777-787 MHz.
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FCC Publishes Requirements for RF Module Transmitter Certification and Host Integration Guidance
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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India Posts Mandatory Compliance Guidelines for Luminaires
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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Inspection Requirements for Wireless Chargers Proposed in Taiwan
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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Canada Publishes Lighting Equipment Interference Standards
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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Communications Administration of China Organizes Random Checks for Equipment Model Approvals
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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South Korea Releases First Public Notice of 2019
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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Belarus Technical Regulations in Force, Updated Radio and Telecom Product Requirements
The new radio/telecom technical regulations of Belarus are approved. Product marking and in-country testing is now required, and previous approvals are valid until their expiry date.
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FCC Reactivating Equipment Authorization System
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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New Regulations for Telecom Certification, Further Extension of EMC Report Acceptance from Non-Recognized Labs
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Malaysia issues a new regulation for the certification of telecommunication tools and equipment. The main changes are as follows...
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Mexico Standards Updates, 2G Switch Off Coming This Year
The telecom/cellular and safety standards are updated in Mexico. The 2G spectrum will be switched off in the coming months, with the spectrum being repurposed.
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Safety 101: IEC 62368-1, IEC 60950, IEC 60065
Although IEC 62368 is the new standard for audio, video, information and communication technology equipment and provides fewer prescriptive requirements, does it really provide greater flexibility for compliance testing...
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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Launches Campaign to Check Labels
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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Regulatory Updates for Wireless Devices Operating in Close Proximity to the Body
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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SDPPI Extends Acceptance of Non-Recognized Lab's Reports
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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The Bureau of Indian Standards Discontinues Hardcopy Letters
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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Brazil Updates SAR and EMC Requirements
The National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil, ANATEL, is updating various EMC testing requirements and SAR packaging requirements.
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United States Government Shutdown, FCC Operations Suspended
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...
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Russia Allocates Pilot Frequency Zones for 5G
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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Taiwan Terminates 3G Mobile Communication
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 Vietnam Telecom Authority Plans to Introduce Voluntary Certificate
The Verification and Certification Centers of the VNTA are in the planning of a process of issuing a voluntary type approval certificate for products which type approval certification are not required.
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El Salvador Regulatory Updates for UHF RFID Devices
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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China Revises SRRC Radio Approval Procedures
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 Regulatory Updates For EMC Scope Changes
Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially released Circular 07/2018/TT-BKHCNAmends Circular №QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN on National Technical Regulations on Electromagnetic Compatibility for Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
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Chilean Regulatory Updates For Short Range Devices
Chilean Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications modify to change Resolution №1.517, 2018 to Resolution №1.985 of 2017.
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