Regulatory News from 2025
IBL-Lab listed as first Qi 2.2 ATLIBL-Lab GmbH is the first testing laboratory officially listed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) as an Authorized Test Lab (ATL) for Qi 2.2. »read more
Burundi Issues new Type Approval RegulationsThe ARCT of Burundi has released new Type Approval Regulations. Order No. 580/01 directs the management of radio and terminal equipment. »read more
Chile: MTT Exempt Resolution N°737 Updates SRD StandardsThe MTT has recently released Exempt Resolution N°737, amending Resolution N°1.985, which regulates Standards for Short Range Equipment. »read more
IB-Lenhardt AG Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 CertificationWe are pleased to announce that IB-Lenhardt AG has officially achieved certification according to the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022. »read more
New Frequency Allocation Plan and SRD decisionThe ARCEP is set up to update it's National Frequency Allocation Plan. In addition, a new SRD decision was recently published. »read more
Bermuda exempts BT & WLAN only devicesAs of February 14, 2025, devices operating exclusively via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi no longer require Type Approval in Bermuda. »read more
New Frequency Allocation Table for Ghana ReleasedOn April 4, 2025, the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana published an updated National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAT). »read more
Niger: Certificate Validity Reduction to 3 yearsNiger's authority has reduced the validity of new certificates to 3 years. Plans for the implementation of local testing have also been announced. »read more
ICASA Opens Consultation on Draft Radio Frequency Plan 2025ICASA has recently released a new Frequency Allocation plan, which will remain open for comments until May. »read more
The MoST has released a new circularThe MoST has released circular "No. 01/2025/TT-BKHCN, amending Circular 08/2021/TT-BTTTT. »read more
Provision of Importer Details now requiredThe Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) will now require importer details for all Type Approval Submissions. »read more
NCA Mandates Sample Submission for Type approvalThe NCA insists on the sample provision for new Type Approval Applications. This requirement was previously regulated but not enforced. »read more
Eid Al-Fitr Festivities 2025The upcoming holiday Eid al-Fitr is anticipated to impact Type Approval processes in several countries, notably Azerbaijan and Indonesia. »read more
Open ACMA Consultations 2025The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is currently holding consultations on six different proposals. »read more
MIC Approvals for 433 MHz Now Possible in JapanStarting February 28, 2025, specific 433 MHz SRDs can be approved in Japan. »read more
FCC Launches Deregulation InitiativeThe FCC has initiated a deregulation effort titled "IN RE: DELETE, DELETE, DELETE". Comments can be submitted until April 11, 2025. »read more
SIRIM Mandates IPv6 Reports for Approvals Starting July 2025SIRIM announced new requirements for IPv6 compliance, impacting type approvals and renewals for cellular devices. »read more
RSS-247, Issue 4, Open Draft ConsultationInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is currently holding a consultation on “RSS-247, Issue 4”, open until May 5, 2025. »read more
Authority Name Change in IndonesiaIndonesia's Type Approval authority has officially changed its name to DJID. »read more
ECC Public Consultations – Open Draft Reports and DecisionsExplore the latest ECC public consultations on spectrum management, interference mitigation, and frequency coordination. Open until March 2025. »read more
Transition from CST to SABER PlatformAs announced in the "Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices", the CST platform has transitioned. »read more
New Technical Regulations issued by the IFT (February 2025)On February 7 and 10, 2025, Mexico's Diario Oficial published two new regulations, which will take effect in November 2025. »read more
Upcoming Merger of the MIC with the MoSTThe MIC is set to merge with the MoST, in the near future, as per government resolution published on December 6, 2024. »read more
EU Cybersecurity Harmonization (With Restrictions)The EU has released "DECISION (EU) 2025/138", on January 30, 2025. »read more
Ofcom Seeks Feedback on Wireless License ExemptionsThe UK communications regulator Ofcom is conducting a public consultation on updates to wireless telegraphy licence exemptions. »read more
ACMA Consultations 2025: Submission Deadlines & TopicsThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is currently holding various consultations. »read more
ANRT Updates Type Approval: Labeling & SAR RulesOn January 20, 2025, the ANRT released a new Type Approval Decision, introducing new label details and SAR display requirements. »read more
ISED Consultations Open for RSS-102 SAR Compliance ProceduresInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is holding consultations on "RSS-102.SAR.MEAS, Issue 2" and "RSS-102.SAR.SIM, Issue 1". »read more
Update of SDPPI recognized Lab ListThe SDPPI will replace "KEPDIRJEN No 109 Tahun 2024". A new list of recognized laboratories is expected to be released within the next six months. »read more
Lunar New Year Festivities 2025Upcoming New Year celebrations in several Asian countries are anticipated to cause delays across all public sectors. »read more
Certification body RATEL ceases CoC servicesThe certification body RATEL has announced the stop of conformity assessment services for radio devices, effective January 1, 2025. »read more
Plans for Labeling Introduction by TELCORThe Telecommunications authority in Nicaragua (TELCOR) is planning to establish device labeling in 2025. »read more
