Mexico: Updates Low-Power Device Standards
Mexico Introduces IFT-016-2024 for Low-Power Devices The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has introduced IFT-016-2024, a new technical regulation that defines specifications, limits, and testing procedures for low-power radio communication devices operating within 30 MHz to 3 GHz. What Does IFT-016-2024 Cover? This regulation applies to various low-power devices, including: By establishing operational limits, emission […]
Indonesia: SDPPI is now DJID: Impact on current certificates
The Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika (SDPPI) from Indonesia, is now changing to Direktorat Jenderal Infrastruktur Digital or Director General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID), as a result of the organizational structure of the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) previously, KOMINFO. The new certificates issued by DJID will include a […]
India: TEC announced Acceptance of ILAC Test Reports under MTCTE
The Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) announced a partial modification with No. 5-2/2024-TC/TEC, published on 01/01/2025. The update addresses the acceptance of ILAC test reports issued by laboratories from non-border sharing countries for certain telecommunication equipment. Here are the following products notified under MTCTE: The test reports issued by ILAC signatories (other than border-sharing countries) should […]
Indonesia: SDPPI Announces Expiration of KEPDIRJEN No 109 Tahun 2024 on the Recognition of Foreign Test Labs.
On January 2nd, 2025, SDPPI announced the expiration of Decree 109 of 2024 concerning the determination of Foreign Test Labs for the purpose of certification of Telecommunication equipment in Indonesia. Manufacturers must consider the following conditions for their upcoming SDPPI applications, considering the accredited labs under Decree 109 of 2024: SDPPI has not launched yet […]
Israel: MoE Releases Draft Guidelines for Importing Goods with Official Standards for Public Comment
The Economy Ministry has announced a revised edition of the guidelines for standardization, reflecting significant amendments to the Standards Law (5713-1953, Amendment No. 19) and the Import and Export Ordinance (5739-1979, Amendment No. 7). These updates introduce an additional standardization track based on European regulations and adjust compliance requirements for importers. Key changes include centralized […]
Bolivia: ATT Published a New Type Approval Guidelines
The Telecommunications and Transportation Authority of Bolivia (ATT) has released a new regulatory administrative resolution, ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 539/2024, which governs the registration and homologation of telecommunications and ICT equipment. This resolution, issued on November 6, 2024 and recently published in early December, replaces the previous regulation, ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 443/2023, which had been in effect since […]
Malaysia: SIRIM shared the revised Intellectual Property (IP) Form for Type Approval process, effective in January, 2025.
New Intellectual Property (IP) forms for Type Approval applications will be fully enforced starting January 1, 2025. These updated forms replace the current versions and include an additional declaration option for applicants unable to obtain written consent from IP owners. An IP Infringement Disclaimer has also been introduced. Applicants should carefully review these updates to […]
Indonesia: Public Consultation Updated Telecom Standards – What LTE and IMT-2020 Manufacturers Need to Know
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in Indonesia has introduced a draft decree that updates the technical standards for international mobile telecommunication equipment and devices under class permits. These changes, which affect LTE and IMT-2020 devices, include new compliance requirements for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and radio frequency. The decree will impact telecom […]
Eswatini: to Retire 2G and 3G Networks: Key Regulatory Updates for Compliance
The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has announced a decision to retire legacy mobile networks, with 2G services set to be phased out by 31 December 2026 and 3G services by 31 December 2028. Effective 31 December 2024, the importation and type approval of 2G-only and 3G-only devices will be prohibited. This decision aims to optimize […]
Argentina: releases the technical and procedural specifications for the conformity assessment
Following the approval of the GENERAL CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK described by Resolution No. 237. Argentina has released the technical and procedural specifications for the Conformity assessment named Disposición 1/2024 Manufacturers and importers currently using a safety seal may continue doing so or switch to the new “MARCADO DE CONFORMIDAD” until the deadline specified in Article […]