CHINA – CCC compulsory product certification catalog updated
The Certification and Accreditation Administration of the PRC (CCC) released on September 5th Announcement No.36 of 2023, which is the “Compulsory Product Certification Catalog Description and Definition Table (Updated in 2023)” containing a total of 96 products in 16 categories. The “Compulsory Product Certification Catalog Description and Definition Table (Revised in 2020)” issued by the […]
European Union – Public Consultation on Annexes 1 and 2 of ERC Recommendation 70-03
The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (ECC) is inviting public comments on the draft revision of Annexes 1 and 2 of ERC Recommendation 70-03, which relate to the use of short-range devices (SRDs) in the European Union. Annexes 1 and 2 of ERC Recommendation 70-03 provide technical and operational requirements for SRDs, including […]
Indonesia – Minister of Communication and Information Releases Draft Decree on 2020 Technical Standards for Telecommunication and Mobile Equipment
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is taking steps to establish Technical Standards for Telecommunication Equipment and Mobile Telecommunication Equipment based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Technology Standards in Indonesia. They are initiating the process in accordance with the Law Number 30 of 2014 regarding Government Administration. To engage […]
European Union – New Energy Efficiency Directive published in EU
The new Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 was published in the EU Official Journal on September 20th and will enter into force on October 10th (20 days from its publication in the Journal). After its entry into force, EU Member States will have two years to transpose most of the different elements in the directive […]
South Africa – Public Consultation on Draft South Africa Standards
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition issued Notice No. 2030 of 2023 inviting public comments regarding draft national standards as listed within. Draft Standards include but are not limited to: Comments are welcome until Thursday, November 2, 2023. Type Approval Impacted? NoSpectrum Impacted? NoImports Impacted? NoStandards: YesProduct Impacted? Batteries, Cybersecurity, Household appliances, EMC
Saudi Arabia – CST publishes the Roadmap for the 5.9 GHz Band for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Systems
The Communication, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has released its strategic roadmap for the utilization of the 5.9 GHz Band in the development of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Systems. This initiative is designed to meet the growing demands of intelligent transportation systems and facilitate the future deployment of autonomous vehicles within the Kingdom. The primary objective of […]
Singapore – CPSO clarifies the certification requirements for AC adaptors that can deliver more than 100W to connected equipment
On September 7th 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Office from Singapore, has released the Circular CPSO-070923-11, in which provide clarity on the testing and certification requirements for AC adaptors that can deliver more than 100W of power (>100W), under IEC 62368-1. Currently, AC adaptors, including those that can deliver >100W to connected equipment, are classified […]
Israel – MoC to Close 2G and 3G Networks by December 2025
The Ministry of Communications has issued a reminder with respect to the closure of the cellular networks operating on 2nd and 3rd generation technologies, or as they refer to them: “the old technologies”. The initial decision was published in June 2021. 1- This decision aims to promote the modernization of the telecom infrastructure in Israel. […]
Brazil – Public consultation No. 44 – Technical and operational requirements for the use of frequency bands associated with the private limited service, provided by terrestrial systems
The objective of this Public Consultation is to approve the Technical and Operational Requirements for the use of radio frequency bands intended for the private limited service, provided by terrestrial systems, and assigned to the fixed service or the mobile service. And to revoke: I – Act No. 6.053, of October 14, 2020, which approves […]
Brazil – Public consultation No. 39 – Technical and operational requirements for the use of radio frequency bands associated with services of collective interest
The objective of this Public Consultation is to approve the Technical and Operational Requirements for the use of frequency bands associated with services of collective interest provided by terrestrial systems, as set out in the Annex to this Act. And to revoke: I – Act No. 4.456, of June 11, 2018, which approves the power […]