Guinea-Bissau Implements Mandatory Local Representative Rule
New Requirement for Local Representation in ICT Approvals The National ICT Regulatory Authority (ARN) of Guinea-Bissau has issued Order No. 4/CA/ARN/2025, establishing a new requirement for local representation in the approval process of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment. Effective August 4, 2025, this order applies to all domestic and foreign entities applying for product […]
Vietnam MST Updates Type Approval and DoC Rules
A Regulatory Shift in Vietnam ICT Compliance On November 13, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) issued Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN, establishing a new legal foundation for managing ICT products categorized under Group 2, those considered potentially unsafe. Effective December 31, 2025, this Circular replaces Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT from the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), […]
Nicaragua TELCOR Introduces Labeling and Certification Rules
Transforming Nicaragua’s Telecom Compliance Landscape Following the enforcement of Nicaragua’s General Telecommunications Convergent Law (Law No. 1223/2024), the Nicaraguan regulator TELCOR released the first six regulatory instruments designed to implement this new legal framework. Published on November 18, 2025, these initial rules introduce sweeping updates in key areas, including user rights, administrative processes, equipment approval, […]
India Adopts IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for ICT Product Safety
IS/IEC 62368-1 Adoption Replaces Legacy ICT Standards in India The IS/IEC 62368-1 adoption marks a major regulatory shift in India. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified that it will replace safety standards IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and IS 616:2017 with IS/IEC 62368-1:2023. This change amended the Electronics and Information Technology […]
Cambodia Launches Online Type-Approved Equipment Lists
Digital Access to Certified Telecom Equipment in Cambodia The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has officially launched an online search platform listing all telecommunications equipment that has received Type Approval Certificates. This system, now live on the TRC website, supports improved public service and regulatory compliance by offering real-time access to verified data for importers, […]
Brazil: New Wireless Regulations under Anatel Act 14158/2025
Anatel has taken a major step toward modernizing Brazil wireless regulations with the publication of Act No. 14158/2025. This new regulation updates the technical requirements for radio frequency devices, aligning Brazil’s framework with international ETSI and FCC standards. The revision strengthens compatibility with next-generation wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and advanced radar systems. […]
New Zealand Radio Standards Update 2025
In a major move to modernise its rules, New Zealand has introduced the New Zealand radio standards via the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM). This announcement reflects a strong step toward aligning with international best practices and addresses emerging technologies in the radio‑transmitter space. What’s Changing Under the New Zealand Radio Standards Moreover, the Radiocommunications Regulations (Radio Standards) Notice 2025, […]
Mexico Dissolves IFT as CRT Takes Over Telecom Regulation
New Mexico Telecom Regulator: CRT As of October 17, 2025, Mexico officially ended operations of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT). The Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) has now taken over all responsibilities for regulating the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. This structural change comes under the 2025 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, which redefines federal oversight of […]
ETSI Opens Early CRA Standards for Feedback
ETSI Pilots Early CRA Standards Feedback for Key Digital Products In a noteworthy move to enhance transparency and stakeholder participation, ETSI has launched early-stage informal consultations on the vertical standards supporting the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). These preliminary drafts, currently published as “INTERIM DRAFTS (v0.0.x)”—are publicly accessible in the OPEN AREA folder of ETSI’s DocBox […]
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 […]