Regulatory News from 2023
South Africa released Government Gazette number 48643South Africa released Government Gazette number 48643, with updates for 6 GHz band and 122 -246 GHz Non Specific SRD. »read more
NICTA released Type Approval Rule 2022ICT Equipment Type Approval Rule 2022 was released by the NICTA in Papua New Guinea during February. »read more
IMDA allocates spectrum in 6GHz band for Wi-FiIMDA allocates additional spectrum for Wi-Fi use in the lower segment of 6 GHz band (5925 - 6425 MHz). »read more
Change to the technical specifications for wired chargingEU Commission public consultation aiming to modify the reference to the technical specifications on the charging »read more
OFCA released TAC 012OFCA in Hong Kong released the 'Type Acceptance Criteria for 5G New Radio Repeater Equipment Operating Below 6 GHz' in March »read more
Operating Parameters for Wireless LAN (WiFi) ServicesUtility Regulation and Competition Office from the OfReg in Cayman Islands published the Operating Parameters for Wireless LAN (WiFi) Services. »read more
Singapore IMDA invites for public comments for Draft TS SRDDraft Technical Specification for Short Range Devices (Draft IMDA TS SRD Issue 1 Rev. 3) released for public comment. »read more
TR RED UA set out requirement for instructions in UkrainianAccording to TR RED UA, manufacturers should ensure that radio equipment is accompanied by instructions in Ukrainian language. »read more
Further Products in the Scope of CCCCCC certification will be required for 3 additional product categories beginning August 1, 2023. »read more
WiFi 6E Approval InformationIFT determines 5925 MHz to 6425 MHz as designated for free use. »read more
New Guidelines for Type Approval in BotswanaBOCRA released the 2023 Type Approval Guidelines end February. »read more
FCC Improves Public Safety Communications in 4.9 GHz BandThe FCC has adopted rules that improve public safety communications in the 4.9 GHz band, while allowing secondary, non-public safety use under a new leasing model. »read more
DRAFT ISED RSS-247 Issue 3 consultationCanadian ISED seeks comments on RSS-247 Issue 3, incl. SMSE 012-22, for radio & LE-LAN devices in 902-928, 2400-2483.5, 5725-5850, & 5850-5895 MHz bands. Comments due May 3, 2023. »read more
ANATEL asking for feedback on Public Consultation No. 4ANATEL seeking feedback on the "Update Requirements for FM Sound Broadcast Transmitter" before 2023-03-31. »read more
IFT classified WiFi 6E band as free spectrumIFT classified the WiFi 6E band as free spectrum on 2023-02-16 for 5925-6425 MHz. »read more
MIIT released regulation effective from 2023-07-01MIIT (China) released the latest Regulations on the Administration of Radio Transmission Equipment to come into effect on 1st July. »read more
IBL-Lab as Designated Body for ECE-R-10 Type ApprovalSince February, IBL-Lab GmbH is designated as technical service for the KBA (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) Type Approval and is therefore authorized to perform EMC tests according to ECE-R-10. »read more
MIC Vietnam publishes draft updated circularThe Ministry of Information and Communications has published a draft circular to replace Circular 02/2022/TT-TT-BTTTT. »read more
Public Consultation on 6 GHz allocationIMDA opened public consultation for comments from stakeholders regarding the 6 GHz band. »read more
British Virgin Island: final round of Public ConsultationTRC opened final round on Regulatory Framework for Equipment Type Approval, comments to be sent until 24 Feb 2023. »read more
Wi-Fi 6E: The new WLAN standard 802.11axThe new IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) enhancement, which operates in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz frequency bands, is designed to improve WLAN system efficiency. »read more
Public consultation for 5GTATT has opened a public consultation on the Framework for Fifth Generation (5G). »read more
Vietnam: new EMC standard QCVN 18:2022/BTTTTIn Vietnam the new EMC standard QCVN 18:2022/BTTTT will take effect from July 01, 2023. »read more
ISED Consultation for SRSP-517 and RSS-199ISED have opened a consultation on technical standards SRSP-517 and RSS-199, asking for comments until 29 March 2023. »read more
Lunar New Year festivities causing slight delaysDelays in all public sectors due to the New Year festivities in numerous Asian countries. »read more
QI2: The new standard for wireless chargingThe Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced in January 2023 that it will introduce the new Qi2 standard this year. »read more
CST Saudi Arabia maintenance of online platformCST Saudi Arabia online platform OTP Password confirmation via registered mobile phone now active. »read more
ARCEP Togo published decision on conditions for SRDThe regulator ARCEP in Togo published Decision N° 226/ARCEP/DG/22 regulating the conditions and categories for Short Range Devices. »read more
Draft regulation for 900 MHz RFID and for UWB releasedThe MIIT released draft regulation for the 900 MHz RFID band and for UWB equipment on 4 January 2023. Stakeholders to comment until 6 February. »read more
TDRA released new Compliance Label formatTDRA in UAE introduced new Type Approval Mark taking effect on 1 January 2023 »read more
