Regulatory News from 2020
Turkey adopts the European Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
Turkey2020-12-22
The regulatory authority BTK formally adopted the European Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) on 05.11.2020 which is replacing the R&TTE directive.
For products placed on the market in Turkey, the CE DoC should be translated into Turkish as well as user... »read moreICASA South Africa closed due to festive period
South Africa2020-12-17
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) informed that only a reduced number of business processes will be available during the period from 17 to 31 December 2020.
From 4 January 2021, all the ICASA offices will be fully working. The applications which... »read moreEarlier market access and import of radio devices possible
United States2020-12-15
On November, 19th 2020 the FCC established ET Docket No. 20-382 in order to modernize the FCC marketing and import rules. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall faciltate market access for new products. A limited number of radio devices may be imported... »read moreSY-TPRA requiring EN 62368-1 Safety Report
Syria2020-12-10
SY-TPRA requesting EN 62368 Safety Report (instead of EN 60950) starting 20 December 2020
The Syrian Telecommunications & Post Regulatory Authority will start to request Safety Test Reports according to EN 62368-1 from 20 December 2020 onwards, when Type Approval is... »read moreOpen consultation: Update of Frequency Allocation Plan
Honduras2020-12-08
On 23rd November, 2020 the National Telecommunications Commission of Honduras (CONATEL) issued the Draft Resolution “Update of the National Plan of Frequency Allocations (PNAF)” on it's website.
Interested stakeholders are invited to contribute. Comments may... »read moreNew Type Approval Procedure comes into effect on 16/12/2020
Sri Lanka2020-12-03
On 09th October the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in Sri Lanka issued “Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) Type Approval Rules 2020” in the official Gazette coming into force on 16th December... »read morePublic consultancy on the 6GHz license exempt frequency band
Canada2020-12-01
ISED consults on 6 GHz license-exempt use, emphasizes WiFi role. Proposal for 5925-7125 MHz spectrum, max. 36 dBm EIRP. Deadline: Jan 19, 2021. »read moreFCC updated the 5.9 GHz Band to improve WIFI and Automotive Safe
United States2020-11-26
FCC designated the lower 45 MHz (5850 -5895 MHz) for unlicensed use whereas the upper 30 MHz (5895-5925 MHz) are intended for automobile safety in the Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) technology. »read moreNew General User Radio License for Short Range Devices
New Zealand2020-11-24
On 6 November 2020, a new General User Radio License for Short Range Devices (GURL for Short Range devices) came into force by being published in the official Gazette of New Zealand.
In comparison to the 2019 version, the following amendments were made:
- the use of... »read moreRRA issues revision of Conformity Assessment Scheme
South Korea2020-11-19
The Korean Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued recently the new notice 2020-7, which updates some aspects regarding the conformity assessment.
Notable changes:
explicit list of products requiring EMC approval instead of „similar devices“
IT equipment embedded in... »read morePower Limits for Wifi equipment
Brazil2020-11-17
Following up on Act No. 4776 issued September 1st, 2020 the regulatory authority in Brazil, ANATEL, updated power limits for WiFi equipment, the updated values are identified under pragraph 11.2
Here is an excerpt from the published document:
11. BROADBAND... »read moreOfcom consults on a new regulation for short range radar devices
United Kingdom2020-11-12
Today, the UK's communications regulator published proposals to amend the regulations concerning the use of short-range radar equipment for vehicular use. (For example: blind spot radars, collision radars and other driving assistance equipment)
The mentioned amendments... »read moreENACOM issues new testing protocols
Argentina2020-11-05
On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones ENACOM issued NO-2020-73167532-APN-SNYE#ENACOM. According to this note, the test protocols for Frequency hopping equipment and broadband systems will be amended, starting in December 1st, 2020.
However, the... »read moreNotice of temporary office closure
Sri Lanka2020-10-29
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID_19 outbreak has communicated that a quarantine curfew has been imposed since 25th of October 2020 for different regions in Sri Lanka.
For our business activities, it will have the following... »read moreCOVID-19 cases at CONATEL
Paraguay2020-10-27
Delays in the Type Approval certifications are expected as there are several employees at CONATEL Paraguay tested positive and many employees are currently in quarantine.
At this moment no certificates can be signed.
Source: IBLAG Local Partner »read moreTCRL – extended date for TCRL 2019-1 ended on October 15, 2020
2020-10-22
The Active Date for Test Case Reference List (TCRL 2019-2) has been extended to October 15, 2020 due to the COVID-19 situation. This date is over now and Members are not allowed to continue using TCRL 2019-1 from October 15, 2020. This will mean that new introduced test cases are... »read moreISED published ICES-003 Issue7
Canada2020-10-20
The newest edition of the Information and Technology Equipment standard ICES-003 was released by the ISED on October 15th 2020.
Newly added to the Issue 7 of the standard were the requirements for devices with wireless power transfer functionality and the removal of... »read morePublication of Devices subject to BIS approval
India2020-10-15
Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) released a list of products that are subject for BIS
The MEITY in India decided on 1 OCT 2020 that BIS approval is required for following products:
Wireless microphone, Digital Camera, Video Camera, Webcam, Smart... »read morePublic consultation: Proposal for updating SAR
Brazil2020-10-13
On October 5th, Anatel (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações) published a public consultation proposal for the inclusion of test procedures for conformance assessment of products which incorporate Time-Period Averaging SAR (TAS) technology.
The... »read moreDirector of Homologations at IFETEL Mexico retires
Mexico2020-10-08
The director of homologations at the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFETEL) in Mexico, engineer Angel Aguilar López, has gone on pension. Due to the current reorganization at the authority there might be delays in issuing certificates. Please take longer lead... »read moreAuthority extends renewal process
Brazil2020-10-06
Due to the continuous measurements against COVID-19 effect, ANATEL issued official letter 585/2020 extending renewal waiver requirements of photos and test reports, this will cover certificates expiry period from 6th of March 2020 until 31st of December 2020
Source: official... »read moreDTG Testing and KL-Certification join forces
2020-10-01
Due to the Brexit, placing CE marked equipment on the market in the UK and EU will change from 1st January 2021.
DTG Testing (UK) and KL-Certification (GER) have combined their expertise to provide a single service for placing products on both, the UK and EU markets after Brexit. »read moreBOCRA issues Type Approval without expiration
Botswana2020-09-29
The Botswana authority BOCRA issues from now on type approval without expiration date.
Type Approval certificates which still have an expiry date should be updated 3 months in advance to an approval without expiration date.
Note, that changes in equipment will still require a... »read moreDeregulation of wireless remote controls ≤ 1 mW
Taiwan2020-09-24
On the occasion of their 924th meeting on 2020-08-26, the National Communications Commission (NCC) reviewed and approved the draft announcement “應經核准之電信管制射頻器材”.The Telecommunications Regulatory Act specifies that RF equipment may be freely... »read moreENACOM published resolución 854/2020
Argentina2020-09-22
On August 12th, the Argentinian authority ENACOM published resolución 854/2020 with regard to the new label format RAMATEL. The mentioned label will be in use from August 12th in 2022. »read moreLow-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Regulations updated
Taiwan2020-09-17
In July, 1st 2020, The National Communications Commission NCC issued the document 低功率射頻器材技術規範 Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Regulations updating the technical regulations from January, 2018. There were no noteable changes on the... »read morePrior Notice - Closing Day
Israel2020-09-15
The coming holiday season will affect the efficiency of the local MoC, SII & MoE activities from 18th of September 2020 until 12th of October 2020.
There will be a full shut down on September, 28th and from October, 1st... »read moreIBLAG strategically aligns BM with UN sustainable goals
Jordan2020-09-10
IB-Lenhardt AG is strategically aligning its Business model with the UN sustainable goals for 2030
TRC Jordan signed a cooperation agreement with the IB-LENHARDT AG, on the Jordanian side, the agreement was signed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Dr. Eng. Ghazi... »read moreExtension of frequency range for 77 GHz radar in Brazil
Brazil2020-09-08
ANATEL announces changes in frequency range for radar applications. »read morePutting products on the market in UK after Brexit
United Kingdom2020-09-03
The Brexit is finally there and the impact on any manufacturer intending to sell products on the UK markets is starting to cast its shadows ahead.
Starting with January, 1st 2021 new rules apply for the conformity assessment of radio products placed on the market in... »read moreReviewing regulations
Kazakhstan2020-08-27
Kazakhstan are reviewing their current type approval regulations, last month the authority decided that there is no need for the national CoC and only EAC is sufficient to proof the product compliance, this week the authority decided to review its last decision.
All type... »read moreFrequency band for 5G technology
Vietnam2020-08-25
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has just allocated the frequency band for 5G technology.
According to Circular 19/2020/TT-BTTTT, which will take effect from October 6, 2020, the allowed frequency band for 5G technology in Vietnam will be
24.25-27.5... »read moreSubstantial changes on the labeling requirements
Argentina2020-08-20
On August 12th 2020 ENACOM has officially released Resolution No. 854/2020 to introduce substantial changes on the labeling requirements of former Resolution CNC No. 82/2015.
These modifications have been essentially brought in to reflect the current... »read moreThe ENACOM released certificate extending resolution 771/2020
Argentina2020-08-13
The Argentinian Authority ENACOM issued the resolution 771/2020.
The resolution extends the validity of all certificates expiring between March 16th – September 17th 2020.
The certificates affected automatically will expire on November 17th,... »read moreMorocco – Authority released new SRD Decision
Morocco2020-08-11
The Morrocan Authority ANRT recently released a new SRD Decision ANRT/DG/N°07/2020.
The decision provides additional frequency bands for various use scenarios, e.g. for high power RFID, however other technical requirements stay the same.
The document also provides a... »read moreNew regulation Kepdir No. 124 Tahun 2020
Indonesia2020-08-05
The Indonesian authority SDPPI published the new regulation Kepdir No. 124 Tahun 2020 which officially came into force on July 28th 2020. The regulation replaces the previous regulation Kepdirjen No. 36 Tahun 2020 and will be valid for 6 months.
In the regulation, two different... »read moreSerbia published new Radio Frequency Allocation Plan
Serbia2020-08-03
The Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL) issued a new frequency allocation plan.It was first published in the “Official Gazette of RS“, No. 89/20 of June 25, 2020 and came into force on July 3, 2020. The Radio Frequency Band... »read moreExtension of frequency allocation for mobile communication
Brazil2020-07-28
ANATEL recently launched a public consultation regarding the opening of the 3.3 to 3.7 GHz band for Personal Mobile Service in Brazil. Manufacturers and importers as well as any other stakeholder interested in this newly available frequency band are invited to send comments... »read moreIB-Lenhardt joins Bluetooth® Regulatory Expert Group
Afghanistan2020-07-23
IB-Lenhardt AG has officially become a member of the Regulatory Expert Group of the Bluetooth® SIG.
The Regulatory Expert Group (REG) is focusing on coordination of regulatory aspects and regulatory discussions affecting the Bluetooth technology.
The global regulatory... »read moreType Approval Delays might occur due to Eid-al-Adha
2020-07-23
Due to the Eid-al-Adha festivities (also called Festival of Sacrifice) slight delays might be possible in predominately Muslim countries as some authorities are closing in calender week 31 and 32.
Source: internal research »read moreNTRA introduces further type approval schemes
Egypt2020-07-21
In March 2020 we already informed you about the introduction of 2 type approval schemes for applications in Egypt. Recently, the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) introduced 2 additional certification schemes and further clarified the requirements for each... »read moreNew Resolution permits the use of the 918 – 928 MHz
Paraguay2020-07-16
The Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) issued Resolución 1269/2020 permitting the use of 918-928 MHz frequency range for RFID; SRD and LPWAN equipment. Currently, it is still unclear when the resolution will come into force. We will keep you... »read moreNew validity period for type approval certificate
DR Congo2020-07-14
As previously released as an advanced notice on 26th of September 2019, the new regulation regarding the validity period of type approval certificates has come into force.L’Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Télécommunications du Congo (ARPTC) has recently published... »read moreMACRA develops new Type Approval regulations
Malawi2020-07-09
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority MACRA is developing new Type Approval regulations.
According to the draft regulations all electronic communication products require type approval. Products which already have a recognized approval from ITU Region 1. e.g. have a CE... »read moreNew Type Approval Regulations
Rwanda2020-07-07
The RURA (Rwanda Utilities Regulation Authority) published the Regulation N˚ 011/R/STD-ICT/RURA/020 of 29/05/2020.
This new regulation regulates type approval procedures as well as importation and supply of electronic communication devices.
It includes new sample... »read moreANFR informs about the extension of the specific absorption rate
France2020-07-02
From July 1, 2020, all radio equipment devices emitting more than 20 mW which are intended to be used near the human body, are obligated to display SAR.
Herewith included are phones, tablets, certain connected watches and wireless headsets.
The measurement of SAR has been... »read moreANATEL decided to extend the measures for renewal certifications
Brazil2020-06-30
With reference to the publication from March, ANATEL published a new letter Ofício nº 384/2020/ORCN/SOR-ANATEL which will be valid until 30th of September 2020
According to this letter, the adjustments made in March will stay in force. Based on the IAF... »read moreNew requirement for approval of and commercialisation of 5G
Brazil2020-06-23
The Brazilian authority Anatel published on 12/06/2020 the three Acts (Nr 3151, 3152 and 3153). The main improvement is the implementation of 5G testing requirements. According to the Anatel publication the same bands as for 3G/4G can be used from now on.
Details can be found... »read more12 new categories added to Compulsory Registration
India2020-06-16
India had notified the "Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012" to the WTO in document G/TBT/N/IND/44. In continuation of the said WTO notification, India would like to inform the Members that it has carried... »read moreIFT closing days
Mexico2020-06-11
The Mexican authority Federal Telecommunicatons Institute (IFT) will be closed from July, 20th to 24th 2020 and from 27th to 31st 2020.
This might cause slight delays in running type approval applications.
Source: DIARIO OFICIAL (Spanish only) »read moreNew Resulotion 461/2020 - Validity Type approval certificates
Argentina2020-06-08
On 21st of May 2020, Argentina's Authority Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) published resolution 461/2020, which is extending the expiration date of certificates, due to the current COVID-19 situation.
All certificates which would expire between 16th of March... »read moreNew Circular 11/2020/TT-BTTTT as from July 2020
Vietnam2020-06-04
The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) has just published the Circular 11/2020/TT-BTTTT which replaces Circular 05/2019/TT-BTTTT. This new Circular will take effect from July 01, 2020.
Please find some new changes of this new Circular as below:
1. QCVN... »read moreNEW RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM ASSIGNMENT PLAN
South Africa2020-06-02
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) released on 22nd of May 2020 the “Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan” for the frequency band 2500 to 2690 MHz.
The purpose of this RFSAP is to state the requirements for the utilization of the... »read moreRules for the unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band will be adopted
United States2020-05-28
To optimize the unlicensed access to the 6 GHz Band, the FCC published new rules in the Federal Register. »read moreMCMC revised Technical Code for Short Range Devices
Malaysia2020-05-26
On 6 May 2020, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) registered the 2nd revision of the Technical Code for Short Range Devices “MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2020”, which cancels and replaces the previous version MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2014.
The main... »read moreMIC has just issued the Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTT
Vietnam2020-05-21
Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) has just issued the Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTTT which amends and supplements Circular 30/2011/TT-BTTTT and Circular 15/2018/TT-BTTTT.
Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTTT will enter into force on July 01, 2020.
All certificates... »read moreIFT postpones the publication of NOM-001-SCFI-2018
Mexico2020-05-19
As published in April 2020, NYCE announced the issuance of the new regulation NOM-001-SCFI-2018 which should have been published on May 15. This regulation will cancel NOM-001-SCFI-1993.
IFT has now announced a postponement of the regelation in their Diario Oficial de la... »read moreSUBTEL withdraw Type Approval Requirements for SRD
Chile2020-05-14
The Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones who initially announced the 2020 update of type approval requirements for SRD, have now revoked them until further notice due to Corona pandemic.
Important to know, that module test reports can still be accepted... »read moreFinal Acts WRC-2019
2020-05-12
Final Acts now available to download
IBL had the honor to participate at the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from 28 October to 22 November 2019.
The final acts as a result of the lively debates can be downloaded... »read moreCouncil of Commissioners Resolution 2020/3/14
Syria2020-05-07
Regulation of Short-Range Devices approved by Council of Commissioniers Resolution 2020/3/14 The use and operation of short-range devices within the permissible frequencies or bands and the levels of emission power are permitted as listed in the Article 4 (see source).For... »read moreTime-Averaged Specific Absorption Rate (TAS) Protocol
Canada2020-05-07
The ISED in Canada as of April 20th, 2020 specified the certification requirements for the use of time-averaged specific absorption rate protocols to show compliance of radio devices with the RF Exposure requirements as defined in the applicable Canadian standard RSS-102. The... »read moreExpanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band
United States2020-05-05
FCC expands 3.7-4.2 GHz band, C-band repack, 280 MHz for flexible use, upcoming 5G auction. CFR 47 sections 25, 27, 101 affected. »read moreOpen consultation for 2,4 GHz frequency band
Vietnam2020-04-30
Ministry of Information and Communications MIC - published the draft Circular "National technical regulation on radio transceiver using spectrum modulation technique on frequency band of 2.4 GHz" on 2020-04-13. »read moreANATEL Report Nº 55 - New Acts 2220 / 2221 / 2222
Brazil2020-04-28
ANATEL Resolution 715 will come in force on April 22nd 2020. Due to the COVID-19 situation, ANATEL postponed the Public Consultation of the Operational Procedures
ANATEL published three new Acts in order to keep the Res. 715 in force. This new act brought not much... »read moreNew standard for short range devices as from July 2021
Vietnam2020-04-23
The Ministry of Information and Communications of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (MIC) has published the draft Circular which introduces QCVN 74:2020/BTTTT replacing QCVN 74:2013/BTTTT. This new standard is applied for SRD operating in the range of 1-40GHz, including radar... »read moreFCC seeks comment regarding the regulation of RF Exposure rules
United States2020-04-16
On April 06, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a document in that they seek comment on several points regarding the regulation of RF Exposure rules. The points are:
1. Expanding the range of frequencies for which its ... »read moreENACOM extends validity for certificates
Argentina2020-04-14
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Argentinian authority ENACOM automatically extends the validity for expiring certificates between 16 March and 16 May for 60 days from their original expiry date.
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ARTÍCULO 2°.-. Prorrógase, con carácter... »read moreMinistry of Health issued Recommendations for Medical Devices
Ukraine2020-04-14
On 2020-01-22, the Ministry of Health published the Order “On Approving Methodological Recommendations on the Application of the Technical Regulation on Medical Devices"
Methodological recommendations about technical regulations on Medical Devices became... »read moreMIC published a draft Circular to replace Circular 05/2019/TT-BT
Vietnam2020-04-09
On 12th February 2020, the Ministry of Information and Communications MIC issued a draft Circular to replace the Circular 05/2019/TT-BTTTT – Regulations on products subject to Type Approval and SDoC from July 2019 which is currently in force. The circular is... »read moreReminder: NOM-001-SCFI-2018 will come into force in May
Mexico2020-04-09
As we already, announced in October 2019, NYCE issued NOM-001-SCFI-2018, which will cancel NOM-001-SCFI-1993. The new regulation will come into force 240 days after its publication on 2020-05-15.
This standard regulates the safety requirements... »read moreRenewal applications earliest 10 days before expiry date
Bolivia2020-04-07
For product compliance safety reasons various of our clients aspire to gain certificate renewals before the existing certificate expires. Bolivian certificates are valid for 5 years; however, every renewal is considered as a new application.... »read moreSUBTEL - New Rules for Type Approval
Chile2020-04-02
The Subsecretería de Telecomunicaciones, Chilenean regulator and authority for type approvals changed their policy for type approval process and this will take effect starting from 1st July 2020.
Main changes are:
SAR test reports are required
products that... »read moreModification Allocation Plan
Dominican Republic2020-03-31
Indotel paves the way for 5 GHz
The Telecommunication authority of the Dominican Republic, announced within the decret 91-20 the modification (4th of March 2020) of their frequency allocation plan (PNAF), following the Executive branch recommendations published... »read moreTRA announced new restrictions of Hazardous Substances
Oman2020-03-26
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced new Restriction of Hazardous Substances ROHS compliance requirements in December 2019.
Starting in June, 30. 2020, all new Telecom and/or Terminal equipment subjected to the Type Approval process by the TRA... »read moreMIC working on development of 920 MHz RFID regulation
Japan2020-03-24
Active low power wireless systems in the 920MHz band are widely used for mobile identification (RFID), smart meters, sensor networks, etc.
In recent years, narrowband communications (LPWA), which can transmit power over long distances, are becoming more widespread as... »read moreImportant note regarding new version EN 300 328
EU (RE-D)2020-03-19
In the official Journal of the European Union from 06/02/2020, the commission released the following decision:
On the basis of the request set out in Implementing Decision C(2015) 5376, ETSI drafted the harmonised standard EN 300 328 V2.2.2 for data transmission equipment... »read more++ update delays in type approval procedure ++
2020-03-18
confirmed delays are also expected in:
Panama (ASEP from 16/03/2020 till 07/03/2020)
Malaysia (SIRIM Headquarter is closed, applications can be submitted online)
Kuwait (CITRA closed till 27/03/2020)
Official Statement from SIRIM
»read moreDelays in type approval procedure
2020-03-17
Due to the current Coronavirus situation, please be informed, that there may be delays in issuing certificates.
Many authorities, laboratories and importers can currently work to a limited extent and following countries have already officially informed us about delays or... »read morePTA issued revised Type Approval Regulations
Pakistan2020-03-17
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA issued its revised regulations on December 31, 2019. The type approval process was not noteably changed, but:
1. the sample return value limit was lowered from 3000 USD to 2000 USD.
2 The local... »read moreAddition to News from 2020-01-21 ICTA released new Directives
Mauritius2020-03-16
Please be informed that we gained additional information regarding ICTA's new Directive from October 2019.As we informed in January 2020, ICTA (Information & Communication Technologies Authority) in Mauritius released a directive that short range devices for Transport and... »read moreNICTA issues Public Consultation Notice
Papua New Guinea2020-03-12
On 2020-02-20, the National Information and Communications Technology Authority NICTA published a Public Consultation Notice "ICT Equipment Type Approval Regulation". This consultation seeks to provide a framework for importation and approval of ICT equipment intended... »read moreTemporary exception rules for renewals due to the Coronavirus
Brazil2020-03-10
Last Friday ANATEL released the Official letter nº 134/2020/ORCN/SOR-ANATEL.
This letter established some exceptions to be applied during the ANATEL renewal due to the impact of the coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19).
ANATEL took this decision based on the IAF recommendation... »read moreHoliday season
Israel2020-03-05
Due to holiday season the authorities MOC, SII and MOE will have a full shut down from 7th of April until 19th of April 2020.
Type approval certification delays might occur »read moreNTRA updates Type approval procedures
Egypt2020-03-03
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority in Egypt has updated it's Type approval procedures in January:
The light scheme is applicable for ISO 17025 certified manufacturers in EMC and Safety scope and/or devices originate from a factory outside of India and China,... »read moreTRA updates regulations in Jordan
Jordan2020-02-27
The Telecoms Regulatory Authority in Jordan updated their regulations on the 9th of February.
From now on, labelling will not be required anymore. Furthermore, the certificate validity was prolonged from one year to three years.
Please don't hesitate to... »read moreDelays in type approval procedure
Argentina2020-02-25
Delays in the certification process at ENACOM (Argentina) are expected due to the reappointment of the director position.
Currently, neither certificates nor regulations can be signed.
Source: internal research
»read moreRURA updates SRD guidelines
Rwanda2020-02-18
On 15. November 2019, Rwanda Utilities and Regulatory Authority issued an update for "Guidelines 008/G/R/SM-ICT/RURA/2019" on the use of Short range devices.
This guideline defines technical parameters and operational requirements. Annex 2 consists of the updated... »read moreNew Regulation: Decree 48-2020
Tunisia2020-02-13
Tunisia's CERT updates approval rules, decree 48-2020. »read moreSDPPI updates 76-77 Ghz radar regulation
Indonesia2020-02-13
The Indonesian Authority "Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika" SDPPI issued the new regulation for 76 - 77 Ghz radar devices on 2020-02-11. »read moreAll Type approval requests suspended
Central African Republic2020-02-11
Due to internal reorganization of the regulatory authority „Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications (ART)", all type approval requests are currently on hold.
There was no official statement from the authority and we don't know long... »read moreReminder for obligatory marking in Thailand
Thailand2020-02-06
Dear Customers,
IB-Lenhardt AG would like to remind all radio communication equipment providers to comply with Marking regarding Regulation for selling radio communication equipment as per radio communication act B.E.2498.
Abstract:
Label shall be printed on user... »read moreDraft Memorandum for non-specific short range devices
Philippines2020-01-30
Philippines - The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has recently published on their official website a draft Memorandum in addition of section 2 of Memorandum Circular No. 03-05-2007.
This relates in particular non-specific short range devices operating in 314.9-315... »read moreNew regulation survey - cell broadcast (CB)
Ecuador2020-01-28
ARCOTEL will issue a new regulation within this year regarding the certification of devices connected to cellular networks.
Once the regulation is in force the manufacturer must guarantee that the device can support Cell Broadcast in order to receive emergency... »read moreBluetooth Core Specification Version 5.2 released
Afghanistan2020-01-24
Feature Overview (3/3)
LE Isochronous Channels
This feature, which was primarily designed to support LE Audio, the next generation of Bluetooth audio, allows the communication of time-bound data to one or more devices for time-synchronized processing. It can be used over... »read moreConsultation of ICES-001
Canada2020-01-23
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following CONSULTATION: ICES-001, issue 5, “Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) Equipment” sets the minimum requirements applicable to industrial, scientific and... »read moreBluetooth Core Specification Version 5.2 released
Afghanistan2020-01-22
Feature Overview (2/3)
LE Power Control
The new LE Power Control makes it possible for devices to dynamically optimize the transmission power used in communication between connected devices. Bluetooth LE receivers may now monitor signal strength and request transmission... »read moreICTA released new directives
Mauritius2020-01-21
ICTA in Mauritius released a directive that short range devices for Transport and Traffic Telematics, such as Automobile sensors and Keyless entry systems are exempted from Type Approval. This directive became effective in 2019-10-01.The authority has created 6 categories (List... »read moreBluetooth Core Specification Version 5.2 released
Afghanistan2020-01-19
Feature Overview (1/3)
Enhanced Attribute Protocol (eATT)
An improved version of the Attribute protocol (ATT), called the Enhanced Attribute protocol (EATT), has been introduced along with some associated improvements to the Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
EATT supports... »read morePublic Holidays in China
China2020-01-16
The Chinese authorities will close from January 25th to February 8th for a few days due to the Chinese New Year holidays.
Chinese New Year is also celebrated in several Asian countries, but it is not an official holiday everywhere.
»read moreNew Test Case Reference List - TCRL (2019-2) released
Afghanistan2020-01-15
What is new?
Beside of several new test cases which become mandatory to be performed after the active date, the Bluetooth SIG included now an overview about the „Expedited Errata TS&ICS Impact“.
This sheet informatively summarizes the qualification requirement... »read moreUpdate for Point-to-Multipoint Antennas
Brazil2020-01-14
On 14th November 2019 Brazils National Telecommunication Agency Regulatory Authority (ANATEL) published on the Federal register Act No. 7129:
The act applies, that Point-to-Multipoint antennas used for restrict radiation devices, does not need to be approved in... »read moreRoHS requirements mandatory - EAEU Customs Union
Russia2020-01-09
Electrotechnical devices launched in the EAEU must undergo conformity assurance procedures staring from 01.03.2020 in order to confirm their compliance with the EAEU Technical Regulation 037/2016 - Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrotechnical and... »read morePublic consultation Mexico IFT Labelling and Type Approval
Mexico2020-01-07
The Mexican RF Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – has launched on their website a public consultation on the draft for Type Approval Guidelines, this public consultation will close on 27th January 2020.
One of the... »read moreWhat is a Bluetooth Qualification Consultant (BQC)?
2020-01-06
Bluetooth Qualification Consultants (BQC) are independent consultants who have met certain requirements and are allowed to call themselves "Bluetooth Qualification Consultants". »read more