REDCA Meeting Digest – November 2024
At Entirety we are pleased to share a summary of the significant progress and updates from the REDCA over the past few months, as presented during the recent meetings in Nice. These efforts reflect the collective commitment and collaboration within our community to advance regulatory clarity and support industry compliance.
- Harmonized Standards
- The process of citing harmonized standards in the EU Official Journal is complex, but efforts are underway to streamline it. This highlights the adaptability and resilience of manufacturers in overcoming these challenges.
- The submission of Cybersecurity standards to the European Commission on October 2nd ensures robust and forward-looking regulatory measures. The European Commission is carefully assessing these standards for potential restrictions and is working to ensure clarity for Notified Bodies before citing them. The date for implementation remains unchanged: August 1, 2025.
- A proposed harmonized standard for WiFi 6E is facing difficulty because it references IEEE standards, creating an obstacle for citation.
- The potential update or removal of the ITS 302 571 V.2.1.1 standard reflects the commitment to keeping standards relevant in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
- Common Charger
- The December 31st, 2024 deadline for USB Type-C as a common charger marks a milestone in sustainability and consumer convenience. The ongoing efforts by the industry to meet this mandate demonstrate a shared commitment to reducing electronic waste.
- Discussions about the application of this mandate to refurbished devices highlight the need for clarity and consistency, ensuring fairness across the market.
- RED and Other Regulations
- Examining the interaction between the RED and the AI Act has identified opportunities to harmonize regulatory approaches across emerging technologies, reflecting a shared vision for comprehensive and future-proof frameworks.
- Risk Assessments
- New guidance documents, including ETSI TR 103 879 published in October 2024, offer valuable tools to manufacturers for conducting effective risk assessments. This collaboration strengthens the ability to address challenges in EMC and radio spectrum issues with confidence.
- Market Surveillance
- Observations from market surveillance activities in both the EU and Canada provide important insights into areas for improvement and offer key lessons for enhancing compliance processes. These findings serve as a foundation for refining testing methods and strengthening quality management systems.
- Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)
- The increasing focus on conformity assessment bodies under MRAs demonstrates a growing emphasis on quality assurance and process rigor, which strengthens global trust in certification processes.
- The FCC’s voluntary cyber trust mark program sets a positive example for enhancing consumer confidence in device security and shaping market expectations.
- Collaboration
- The discussions in Nice emphasized the crucial role of collaboration within our community. Through platforms like REDCA, there is shared knowledge, tackles challenges, and the future of regulatory compliance takes shape. All this fosters a more transparent and innovative regulatory environment that benefits both businesses and consumers.
More in-depth content will be available from next week. Stay tuned!