Regulatory News from 2014

Type approval for WLAN 5 GHz not allowed
UruguayUruguay2014-12-02
URSEC no longer approves 5.470-5.725 GHz WLAN band. Government-exclusive use. Restrictions for new applications. »read more
SCCom takes over function of SPTC
EswatiniEswatini2014-11-24
SPTC (Swaziland Post and Telecommunications Corporation) was officially taken over by SCCom (Swazilands Communication Commission), now responsible for regulatory functions. For type approval, a product sample and a copy of the existing ICASA type approval certificate... »read more
Update on Compliance Labeling Notice
AustraliaAustralia2014-09-10
In September 2014, the AMCA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) published the Radiocommunication Devices (Compliance Labelling) Notice 2014, superseding the Notice 2003. The 2014 Notice does not make any significant changes but was mainly created... »read more
New EMC Requirement for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi Devices
VietnamVietnam2014-04-21
Vietnam's circular No. 05/2014/TT-BTTTT enforces QCVN18:2010 for WIFI equipment (2.4GHz, 5GHz) from 2014-03-19. »read more
Samples Now Required for Type ApprovalTRA (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will require one test sample for most RF Type Approvals (two for GSM). They will be kept by TRA for market surveillance. »read more