Moldova Aligns CE Marking Rules with EU Standards
Moldova CE Marking Rules Now Mirror EU Framework On 28 August 2025, Moldova issued new regulations that fully align the country’s conformity assessment procedures and CE marking rules with the European Union’s New Legislative Framework, notably Decision 768/2008/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008 . The legislation marks a shift toward seamless market access for CE-marked […]
United States FCC Equipment Authorization
Key Changes in FCC Equipment Authorization On July 16, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued new rules that change how the FCC equipment authorization process works. These rules affect Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs) and testing laboratories. The goal is to improve security and strengthen oversight. The FCC equipment authorization program makes sure that devices […]
Mexico Telecom Law Reshapes Certification and Market Access
Mexico’s Telecom Sector Sees Major Overhaul with New Law On July 16, 2025, the new Mexico Telecom Law was officially published as the Ley en Materia de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusión in the Diario Oficial de la Federación, replacing the former Ley Federal de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusión (LFTR). This significant update to the regulatory framework introduces […]
Mexico Telecom Law Advances With Key Compliance Changes
Mexico Telecom Law Update: Key Changes and Transition Plan The new Mexico Telecom Law introduces sweeping reforms to modernize the country’s telecommunications framework, with careful provisions to ensure smooth implementation. Through close collaboration between the existing Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) and newly created Telecom Regulatory Commission (CRT), the legislation maintains regulatory continuity while minimizing […]
Brazil: Updates Import Rules for Telecom Products
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has opened a public consultation to revise its telecom import rules through a new Operational Procedure for Importing Telecommunications Products. The proposed changes aim to modernize the process by integrating Anatel’s requirements into the Integrated Foreign Trade System (SISCOMEX), ensuring smoother customs clearance for telecom goods. Key Changes to Brazil’s Telecom Import Rules The […]
India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025
India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025 The India telecom certification process underwent a major transformation on May 16, 2025, when the Ministry of Communications introduced a new framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The update, titled the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025, replaces outdated procedures from the Indian […]
Saudi Arabia ICT Regulations: Major Update
Saudi Arabia ICT regulations are undergoing a major transformation, impacting the compliance landscape for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products. The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) have collaborated to enhance product conformity assessment by transitioning to the SASO SABER platform. This shift aims to streamline […]
EU: Cybersecurity Standards Decision 2025/138 Update
OEU Cybersecurity Standards Update for Radio Equipment On January 30, 2025, the European Commission published IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2025/138. This update revises the list of harmonized standards for radio equipment, focusing on cybersecurity compliance under Delegated Regulation 2022/30. Focus on Cybersecurity The updated standards emphasize network protection, data privacy, and fraud protection, aligning with Articles […]
Serbia: RATEL Ceases Conformity Assessments for Radio Equipment
As of January 1, 2025, RATEL ceased to perform conformity assessments for radio equipment, in line with Article 32, paragraph 4 of the Regulation on Radio Equipment. Requests for conformity assessment and issuance of Certificates of Conformity submitted by December 31, 2024, will be processed according to the Regulation on Radio Equipment and RATEL’s established […]
European Union: Cyber Resillience Act: The EU Council adopts a new law on security requirements for digital products
On October 10th, 2024, The European Commission released the final draft of the Cyber Resillience Act, this proposed regulation focuses on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, with a view to ensuring that products, such as connected home cameras, fridges, TVs, and toys, are safe before they are placed on the market. It […]