HONG KONG: Table of Frequency Allocations
In May 2022 OFCA published the handbook of Table of frequency allocations in accordance with the Region 3 allocations under the Radio Regulations published by the ITU which are applicable to Hong Kong, the allocations which have been adopted by the country, as well as the band plans in use in Hong Kong. This publication […]
CHINA: New EMC standard GB/T 9254.1-2021
The regulator of China, CQC published the new EMC standard – GB/T 9254.1-2021. It will replace the current standards, “GB/T 9254-2008” and “GB/T 13837-2012” from July 1, 2022. It is available to apply for a CCC certificate based on the old standard or new standard until June 30th, 2022. You’ll need to submit an updated […]
INDIA: TEC Announce Amendments to Previous Notice, Ref: No. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/112 Regarding MTCTE
On June 13th, 2022, TEC announced the amendments to their previous notice Ref: No. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/112 dated 31/01/2022 Subject: Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) Phase-III and IV products-reg. These amendments will take effect immediately. Amendments: Extension of date of mandatory certification of MTCTE phase-III and IV products by 12 months, from 01/07/2022 to […]
ZAMBIA: Type Approval Guidelines Updated
The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) published new Type Approval Guidelines to replace the current one – Type Approval Guidelines_Rev5_09-2015. The main change is that ZICTA shall before revoking an approval, give written notice to the holder of a type approval certificate of its intention to revoke the approval and shall: (a) give […]
BELARUS: Changes in The Conformity Assessment for Equipment in Circulation
On May 5th, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus published the decree N 270, which establishes new rules for equipment in circulation on the territory of the Republic of Belarus: The validity of the certificates of conformity expiring from the date of entry into force of this resolution until September 1, 2022, […]
VIETNAM: National Technical Regulation – QCVN 130:2022/BTTTT
The current regulation on electrical safety in Vietnam was issued in 2010, such as QCVN 22:2010/BTTTT (built on the basis of reviewing and transforming bc industry-standard 68-190:2003 based on international standards at the time). At the same time, some TCVN also has safety requirements such as TCVN 7326-1:2003 and TCVN 6385:2009. However, these standards are […]
AUSTRALIA: Amendments to Radiocommunication Class License
On Mar. 5th, 2022, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence Variation 2022 (No.1). It amends Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015 and adds the usage of frequency 5925-6425 MHz. The detailed information is as follows: 63AA Radio Local Area Network transmitters Permitted operating frequency […]
INDIA: Market Surveillance of Products Covered Under The Compulsory Registration Scheme
BIS, the National Standards Body of India, is operating the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) based on Scheme II of Schedule II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The scheme is based on self-declaration of conformity by the manufacturers. Over the years, the number of licenses under this scheme has grown manifold. For this reason, BIS […]
VIETNAM: Regulation on Electromagnetic Compatibility for RadioCommunication Equipment (QCVN 18:2022/BTTTT)
In May 2022, The Minister of Information and Communication (MIC) issued the new technical regulation on electromagnetic compatibility for radio communication equipment, QCVN 18:2022/BTTTT to replace QCVN 18:2014/BTTTT. The technical regulations and measurement methods of QCVN 18:2022/BTTTT are in line with ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11) of the European Institute of Telecommunication Standards (ETSI). […]
VIETNAM: National Technical Regulation on NB-IoT Terminals
Vietnam’s regulator, MIC issued National Technical Regulation on NB-IoT Terminals (QCVN 131:2022/BTTTT) in May, 2022. QCVN 131:2022/BTTTT is built on the basis of ETSI EN 301 908-1 V15. 1.1 (2021-09) and ETSI EN 301 908-13 V13. 2.1 (2022-02) of the European Institute of Telecommunication Standards (ETSI). NB-IoT can operate together with 4G and 5G networks […]