European Union: Key Takeaways from REDCA 2025
Introduction: Why REDCA 2025 Matters The REDCA May 2025 meeting delivered significant regulatory insights for the radio equipment sector. Covering topics such as cybersecurity, harmonised standards, and market surveillance, the discussions emphasized the importance of coordinated compliance strategies. As a result, stakeholders across the industry must remain aligned with evolving EU requirements to ensure uninterrupted […]
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 […]
Mexico: Introduces ADYT for Digital Transformation While Postponing Debate on IFT Dissolution
The Mexican government has launched the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ADYT) to simplify bureaucratic processes, enhance digital public services, and reduce corruption. The initiative includes a Digitalization and Simplification Law that prioritizes technological autonomy, data intelligence, and public accessibility, with milestones such as digital identity implementation and regulatory simplifications planned through 2025. Meanwhile, the […]
[REMINDER] United Kingdom: Coming into force of The UK PSTI (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products)
The UK’s consumer connectable product security regime comes into effect on the 29th of April this year. It extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. From that date onward, UK law will mandate manufacturers of consumer connectable products (commonly referred to as ‘smart’ products) to adhere to the specified obligations outlined in the […]
Brazil: ANATEL Letter No. 100 – Cybersecurity for Enterprise devices
Anatel’s ORCN has clarified that the cybersecurity requirements outlined in Act No. 2436/2023 do not apply to Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) intended solely for corporate use. These requirements, specified for CPE serving the general public, are not relevant to corporate equipment, which is typically installed and managed by specialized technical teams within secure corporate networks. […]
USA: FCC Introduces a Voluntary Labeling Scheme for IoT Cybersecurity
The FCC has recently initiated a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program specifically for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. This is a significant step towards enhancing the security of wireless IoT devices. The primary aim of this program is to help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing IoT products. It also encourages manufacturers to adhere to […]
Europe: European Commission and ENISA Introduce EU Common Criteria Cybersecurity Certification Scheme
The European Commission and ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) on January 31st published the regulation for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards the adoption of the European Common Criteria-based cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCC). The EUCC is a standardized approach to assess and certify […]
United Kingdom – enacts the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (PSTI) have been put into action by the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State. The PSTI regulation stipulates the security criteria that UK manufacturers of consumer connectable products – including importers – must adhere to and the conditions for meeting these requirements. […]
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
BRAZIL: On June 5th of 2021 Act 77 of ANATEL Will Come Into Effect Changing The Minimum Cybersecurity Requirements
On January 5th of 2021, ANATEL issued Act 077 which is now relating some concerns of Cybersecurity that will require conformity also throughout the ANATEL Certification process in Brazil. This will be applicable for all the products listed in the Telecommunications Products Reference List published by the Agency (Act 7280 from November 2020) and for […]