CANADA: ISED Publishes Consultation RSS-181 to Set Requirements to Certify Equipment for Maritime Services
On April 4th, 2019, the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) published the consultation RSS-181 to receive comments that set the requirements to certify equipment for maritime services. The main proposed changes are the following: Allow equipment with modulation different to amplitude and single band (AM-SSB) Remove performance requirements on receivers as these […]
NIGERIA: NCC Publishes Type Approval Update
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) published a Type Approval standard update to ensure maximum interoperability and affordability for consumers. The standards set by the NCC are based on international standards from The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and its International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR), The European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) and The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). All equipment […]
UNITED KINGDOM: What it Means for CE/UKCA Mark If UK Leaves EU Without a Deal
In regards to the Brexit Deal: If the United Kingdom leaves the EU without a deal you will still, in the majority of cases, be able to use the CE mark to demonstrate compliance with the legal requirements and be able to sell products within the UK market after 12 April 2019. This is intended to […]
CUBA: TIC Issues Type Approval Draft Regulation for Telecom Products Listed
On March 15th, 2019 the Ministry of Communications of Cuba (TIC) issued a type approval draft regulation for telecommunications to be imported, marketed or manufactured in the country to ensure the proper functioning of public telecommunications/ICT networks, security for the end user and rational use of the spectrum. The products that are covered for this regulation […]
MEXICO: The Mexican Official Standard Publishes NOM-184-SCFI-2018, Cancelling NOM-184-SCFI-2012
On March 15th, 2019 the Mexican Official Standard published the NOM-184-SCFI-2018: “Regulatory elements and specific obligations to be observed by providers for the marketing and/or provision of telecommunications services using a public telecommunications network” that cancels the NOM-184-SCFI-2012.
CANADA: ISED Publishes Public Consultation for Certifications for Radio Apparatus and Broadcasting Equipment
On March 21st, 2019 the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) published the consultation RSP-100, Issue 12, found here. and the comments will be submitted and found on Radio Advisory Board of Canada’s webpage. The consultation has 10 points that include but not limited to: General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus Exception […]
INDIA: Certification Under MTCTE Will be Mandatory Starting August of 2019
India’s Telecommunication Engineering Center has notified on March 13, 2019, that the certification under MTCTE (Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment) will be mandatory starting August 1st, 2019. However, the portal continues in trial mode, and the date for the official submission of applications will be notified independently in the coming months.
JAPAN: VCCI No longer Accepting Registrations Done with Test Reports in Accordance with VCCI 32-1 Rules
Japan’s VCCI Council has notified that from the end of March, they will no longer accept registrations done with test reports in accordance with the Rules V-2(compliant with CISPR22). Beginning April 1, 2019, VICCI will only accept applications with tests in accordance with the Rules VCCI 32-1, which are based on CISPR32.
NIGERIA: NCC Creates Committees to Combat Proliferation of Fake and Counterfeit Mobile Devices
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other government agencies set up two committees to work together to ensure the implementation of Mobile Devices Management Systems (DMS), a Public-Private Partnership project, aimed at combatting the proliferation of fake, counterfeit, substandard and cloned mobile communications devices in the telecommunication industry worried by the recurrent cycle of fraudsters deploying […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Publishes Modular Transmitter Integration Guide
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published in February, guidance for host product manufacturers: “Modular transmitter integration guide”. Which contains testing guidance and establishes recommendations for manufacturers who use transmitter modules in their products. It’s a reminder to host product manufacturers that they are responsible for: 1. Following the integration guidance of the modular transmitter 2. Performing a limited set […]