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Wireless game controller NCC certification
Low-power radio frequency devices must be charged through other peripheral devices (such as game consoles) and should comply with the limits specified in 3.3 of the Low-power Radio Frequency Device Technical Specification (LP0002) and the standards.
Mexico IFETEL modifies the modifies the effective date of the Guidelines for the use of the IFT Seal
IFETEL modified the effective date of the Guidelines for the use of the IFT Sea on approved products, equipment, devices or apparatus intended for telecommunications or broadcasting from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2027.
EAEU Tightens Energy Efficiency: TR EAEU 048/2019 to Take Effect
TR EAEU 048/2019‘Regulation on Energy Efficiency Requirements for Energy Consuming Devices’will come into force on September 1, 2025, covering 18 categories of products. Devices must undergo either CoC or DoC to enter the EAEU market, and a two year transition period is in place.
Indonesia KOMDIGI Issues Technical Standards for Mobile Communication Devices
Indonesia KOMDIGI Issues Technical Standards for Mobile Communication Devices.Clearly specifies the technical requirements for mobile communication devices based on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) standard and International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) standard, along with related technologies.
Regulatory and Testing Standards for Drones in the United States
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework governing drone testing and technical standards in the United States, intended to guide compliance efforts for drone manufacturers, operators, and stakeholders.
BSMI’s related matters for those who need to import “wireless chargers”
BSMI has issued a notice that those who need to import "wireless chargers" from January 24, 2012 should promptly apply for the change of product classification number in the "wireless charger" product certificate before January 24, 2025 to facilitate customs clearance.
Wi-Fi 6E module certification changes dramatically
On October 11, 2024, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the WIFI6E test standard RSS-248 Issue 3, which became mandatory on April 11, 2025. The main changes of this certification include the addition of a new device type, very low-power devices, the adjustment of warning statements, and only allow modules to apply for the Limited Modular approval (LMA). In this reform, the certification rules for Wi-Fi 6E modules have attracted the attention of manufacturers. Many enterprises have questions, and a series of frequently asked questions related to this have been sorted out to help them master the key points of certification.
[Reminder] Major changes to the FCC data reference rules
On March 21, 2025, FCC released KDB 484596 D01 Referencing Test Data v03 to replace the old version v02r03. New version 03 can be used for immediate certification. During the transition period (before April 30, 2025), both the old and new versions can be used, but they cannot be mixed. The new version v03 no longer requiring an ECR inquiry to the FCC, and is fully performed by the TCB.
Vietnam MoST issues new regulations on safety of household electrical appliances
Starting from April 1, 2025, the government encourages enterprises and individuals to voluntarily meet the new regulatory requirements of QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN. Starting from April 1, 2027, it will be mandatory for electrical equipment mentioned in Appendix A and Appendix B to meet the new requirements before they are put on the market.
Indonesia Implements New Mandatory Certification Regulations, Raising Market Entry Barriers for Audio-Visual Products
To strengthen the quality supervision system for electronic consumer goods, the Ministry of Industry of Indonesia recently issued Ministerial Regulation No. 75, announcing the mandatory national standard certification for audio and video products.
The Taiwan NCC plans that mobile phones sold in Taiwan should have the function of
NCC In order to prevent 2G (GSM) pseudo base station fraud, NCC plans that mobile phones sold at retail in my country should have the function of "manually turning on" to connect to 2G base station signals and "turning off by default". The relevant schedule is as follows (mobile phone manufacturers have implemented it in advance)
Mexico IFETEL published the technical provisions for radio communication devices operating at 30MHz-3GHz, WIFI 5G and WIFI 6E
Mexico IFETEL published the technical provisions IFT-016-2024 and IFT-017-2023 for radio communication equipment operating at 30MHz-3GHz, WIFI 5G and WIFI 6E in February, 2025.
BTL Re-selected as a DJID (formerly SDPPI) Authorized Foreign Testing Laboratory!Communication and Digitalization Reform Has Officially Launched!
Starting from January 20, 2025, Indonesia’s certification of conformity will undergo significant updates. The new certificates will feature a new logo and QR code logo, and the certificate number format will be changed to “xxxxxx/DJID/2025”.
Thailand NBTC updated the Technical Standard for Telecommunications Equipment and Radio Communications Equipment using the 5.925-6.425 GHz fre-quency band
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand announced on November 14, 2024, that the Technical Standard for Telecommunications Equipment and Radio Communications Equipment using the 5.925-6.425 GHz fre-quency band has been updated.
ICASA announces the opening of the licensing process to issue Community Sound Broadcasting Service licences and related Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences
In August this year, ICASA, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, informed that applications for community audio broadcasting services would be reopened in December 2024. ICASA announces the opening of the licensing process to issue Community Sound Broadcasting Service licences and related Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences.
WIFI6E indoor low-power devices are no longer under PAG
During 2024, the FCC PAG guidance document KDB 388624 D02 was updated twice, namely on July 1, 2024, the FCC released KDB388624 D02 Pre-Approval Guidance List v18r06, and on October 11, 2024, the FCC released KDB 388624 D02 Pre-Approval Guidance List v18r07. The main changes are the deletion of DRGAIN, MEDRAD, UMFLEX and UN5GHz, and the modification of UN6GHZ. WIFI6E indoor low-power devices are no longer subject to PAG constraints.
Advance certification arrangement reminder during the coming Mexico IFETEL holidays
The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFETEL) of Mexico has published its annual calendar of ordinary sessions and the annual calendar of work for the year 2025 and early 2026. Please take note to make certification arrangements in advance.
RSS-102 Issue 6 has been enforced on December 15, 2024
ISED released RSS-102 Issue 6 on December 15, 2023. RSS-102 is a standard specification for "Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands)". It has a 12-month transition period from the date of release and is now officially enforced on December 15, 2024, that is, after December 15, 2024, only RSS-102 Issue 6 will be accepted for certification applications.
[Reminder] Beware of using non-compliant U.S. agent
On November 21, 2024, The Federal Communications Commission today proposed a $734,872 fine against Hong Kong, China-based a smart home device manufacturer for apparent violations for apparent violations of FCC rules that require the company to designate an agent located in the United States....
Implementation Guidelines for Digital Television Standard IS 18112:2022 in India
India''s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced in 2023 that compliance with the IS 18112:2022 standard, Digital Television Receiver for Satellite Broadcast Transmission —Specification, will become mandatory for digital televisions starting April 25, 2025. Recently, MeitY released the implementation guidelines for this standard.
Indonesia SDPPI implemented the new technical standard for Short-range Devices (SRD) on August 11, 2024
Indonesia''s General Directorate of Post and Information Resources and Equipment (SDPPI) has issued Decree No. 260 of 2024 on technical standards for Short Range Devices (SRDS). The decree, which details the frequency allocation and technical parameter requirements for various types of short-range equipment, came into force on August 11, 2024.
The CCC standard for cellular mobile communication devices has been updated with new requirements!
YD/T 2583.18-2024 "Electromagnetic Compatibility Performance Requirements and Measurement Methods for Cellular Mobile Communication Equipment Part 18: 5G User Equipment and Auxiliary Equipment" has been implemented since October 1, 2024, replacing YD/T 2583.18-2019
The new Brazilian test standard for cell phone chargers, Act 5155/2024, entered into force today!
The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) has issued a new version of the test standard Act 5155/2024 for cell phone chargers, replacing Act 5159/2022. The Act mainly focuses on the testing requirements section. The new act comes into force and becomes mandatory on October 14, 2024, with the old Act 3481/2019 being withdrawn simultaneously.
[Notice] All agencies in South Africa will have a long holiday at the end of the year!
Notice that all agencies in South Africa will have a long holiday at the end of the year!We strongly recommend customers to send the files they currently have as soon as possible, and we will pitch the project more efficiently.Avoid review queues that cause delays.
【Notice】ANATEL's latest decision on the renewal policy for certificates expired for more than six months !
ANATEL communicated an important update on the renewal of certificates to the OCD Committee, announcing that it will strictly enforce the provisions of Resolution No. 715 of 2019 regarding the inability to renew certificates after they have expired for more than 180 days (i.e., 6 months)
Thailand TISI has recently announced two new standards related to batteries.
Recently, TISI has introduced two new standards for secondary cells and battery packs listed as follow. With the release of these standards, they wish to improve the safety and performance of batteries used in various applications.
EAEU revised the developing program for "On Safety of Low Voltage Equipment" standard
Recently, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) decided to revise the developing program for the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union "Safety of Low Voltage Equipment" (TR CU 004/2011) about UPS, low-voltage power distribution and control equipment based on the current version of IEC standards