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【Good News】FCC no longer needs the PAG process for 5G DFS products
2023-10-25

【Good News】FCC no longer needs the PAG process for 5G DFS products

On October 23, 2023, FCC released KDB388624 D02 Pre-Approval Guidance List v18r04. PAG items UNIDFS have been removed. This means that from now on, 5G DFS Master and 5G DFS client devices with radar detection capability no longer need the PAG process.

Brazilian medical device registration requirements and procedures
2023-10-11

Brazilian medical device registration requirements and procedures

Registration requirements information

Interpretation of Canadian standard updates for certification for all types of fans in North America
2023-10-08

Interpretation of Canadian standard updates for certification for all types of fans in North America

Currently certified products to CSA C22.2 No. 113 that are now covered under CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-80 or CSA E60335-2-31 shall comply with CSA C22.2 No. 60335-1 and the applicable part 2 standard by the effective date.

ISED SPECTRA SHUTDOWN: September 21 to 25, 2023 (5 days)
2023-09-22

ISED SPECTRA SHUTDOWN: September 21 to 25, 2023 (5 days)

A 5 days shutdown will be required on all Spectra systems, starting on Thursday (morning), September 21st, 2023 for an important update (Code Drop 54).

ANATEL published  IPv6 and Smart TV Box conformity assessment
2023-09-20

ANATEL published IPv6 and Smart TV Box conformity assessment

ANATEL published Act 7971 for the conformity assessment of the IPv6 protocol and Act 9281 for Smart TV Box conformity assessment in July, 2023.

Brazil ANATEL published a new Act!
2023-04-04

Brazil ANATEL published a new Act!

ANATEL nº72 Act 2436/2022 The new act has been introduced and will come into force on 10 March 2024!

[Reminder] New requirements for exporting to the US market
2023-02-06

[Reminder] New requirements for exporting to the US market

On January 24, 2023, the FCC published KDB986446 D01 Covered Equipment v01, which provides staff-level equipment authorization guidance on how FCC 22-84 affects the equipment authorization process. FCC 22-84 is listed to be published in the Federal Register on Monday February 6. Accordingly, since there is no waiting period for these Rules to become effective, it is expected that the new Rules will become effective today as well.

ANATEL published new electrical safety standard Act 17087
2023-01-13

ANATEL published new electrical safety standard Act 17087

ANATEL published new electrical safety standard Act 17087

【ISED Certification】New requirements for Family Certification
2022-11-08

【ISED Certification】New requirements for Family Certification

At the TCB workshop on October 25, 2022, ISED clearly stipulated that ISED is now requesting to see internal and external photos of all models / product versions in a family, even if an applicant is stating that all models are identical.

ANATEL published the guidelines for RF module or Host product approval
2022-10-28

ANATEL published the guidelines for RF module or Host product approval

ANATEL clarified the definition for detachable RF module and non-detachable RF module, and published the additional instructions for certification of RF modules or host product approval covered in Telecom and Non-Telecom products

NEW cellular equipment standard IFT-011-2022 published by IFETEL
2022-10-18

NEW cellular equipment standard IFT-011-2022 published by IFETEL

NEW cellular equipment standard IFT-011-2022 published by IFETEL

Chile SUBTEL changes the authorized bands of WIFI 6
2022-09-30

Chile SUBTEL changes the authorized bands of WIFI 6

Chile SUBTEL changes the authorized bands of WIFI 6

New requirements for FCC certification: proper antenna information must be submitted from August 25
2022-08-31

New requirements for FCC certification: proper antenna information must be submitted from August 25

On August 25, 2022, the FCC issued the latest announcement. From now on, the FCC Part 15 applications must include antenna gain data sheets and/or test reports. Any applications granted after August 25, 2022 that do not contain the proper antenna information will be dismissed.

How much do you know about the FCC market surveillance?
2022-08-11

How much do you know about the FCC market surveillance?

The FCC market surveillance is only for the part that has obtained the FCC ID and the certificate listed on the FCC official website. The proportion of supervision is at least 5%, and the cases with SAR account for 1%. According to the sample test plan, TCB conducts random inspections. The drawn FCC ID, TCB will send an email to the contact window of the corresponding applicant. If you have received the market surveillance email, please read the email in detail, and follow the instructions to complete the market surveillance.

ANATEL decided to extend the Streamlined renewal process to October 31st, 2022
2022-08-08

ANATEL decided to extend the Streamlined renewal process to October 31st, 2022

Due to the remaining impact of COVID-19, ANATEL published the Official letter nº 265/2022 and decided to extend the Streamlined renewal process once more.

Deadline of the way of ANATEL certificate renewal without samples
2022-06-17

Deadline of the way of ANATEL certificate renewal without samples

From 31/07/2022, ANATEL will request samples for local testing for the submissions of certificate renewals, even the certificates are expired between 06/03/2020 to 31/07/2022.

Annual Regulatory Fees doesn't apply to grantees of FCC certified products
2022-06-17

Annual Regulatory Fees doesn't apply to grantees of FCC certified products

CORES 2 (new version) only integrates the fees of CORES (old version), and there is no new fee. The annual regulatory fee does not apply to grantees of FCC certified products. But in order to manage their FRN(s) and FCC ID application, it is recommended that manufacturers register FCC username account as soon as possible, and then associate username to an existing FRN.

Have to pay an annual fee to the FCC?
2022-06-06

Have to pay an annual fee to the FCC?

All customers applying for FCC should note that the old version of the FCC registration system CORES (Commission Registration System) will be deactivated on July 15, 2022. The new version of the registration system CORES 2 needs to be completed as soon as possible, and also needs to pay annual fees.

Mexico IFETEL accepts the approval applications for 5G device within 3450-3550MHz
2022-03-14

Mexico IFETEL accepts the approval applications for 5G device within 3450-3550MHz

Mexico IFETEL approved the modification of the 18 concession titles, and allowed to launch 5G service within frequency bands in the 3450-3550MHz. It will accept the approval applications for the 5G device used the same frequency bands.

WWAN Products are Required to be Tested Locally for ENACOM Certificate
2022-02-08

WWAN Products are Required to be Tested Locally for ENACOM Certificate

All WWAN products are required to be tested locally for ENACOM certificates for both new application and renewal from February 28, 2022.

Mexico IFETEL published the updates of the PEC
2022-01-25

Mexico IFETEL published the updates of the PEC

The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones of Mexico (IFETEL) published the updates of the PEC (Procedimiento de evaluación de la conformidad en materia de telecomunicaciones y radiodifusión) on December 27, 2021.

How much do you know about the FCC Logo?
2022-01-19

How much do you know about the FCC Logo?

The FCC Logo shall only be used on a product that has been tested, evaluated, and found to be compliant in accordance with the SDOC procedures. Also, please be aware that the logo is optional. The FCC Logo has two kinds: acute angle and right angle. The black FCC Logo with right angle F should be used on the product label.

Mexico IFETEL approval will be delayed
2021-12-20

Mexico IFETEL approval will be delayed

Mexico IFETEL approval will be delayed due to the holiday closure and logistics of the Homologation department move.

ISED released CS-03, Part V, issue 9, amendment 3:August 2021
2021-11-04

ISED released CS-03, Part V, issue 9, amendment 3:August 2021

Canada’s (ISED) website released the latest version CS-03, Part V, issue 9, amendment 3, Requirements and Test Methods for Magnetic Output from Handset Telephones for Hearing Aid Coupling and for Receive Volume Control on 2021/08/12.

ANATEL - ACT 3939 - Declaration of Conformity with Test Report
2021-07-02

ANATEL - ACT 3939 - Declaration of Conformity with Test Report

ANATEL published the ACT 3939 related to guideline of Declaration of Conformity (DoC) with testing report.

The SEC issued new rules on external power sources used in computers, tablets and phones
2021-06-22

The SEC issued new rules on external power sources used in computers, tablets and phones

PROTOCOL NO. 8/10:2020 FOR EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES FOR COMPUTERS, TABLET, AND MOBILE PHONE

Brazil ANATEL Released Technical Regulation of Wi-Fi 6E
2021-03-05

Brazil ANATEL Released Technical Regulation of Wi-Fi 6E

Brazil ANATEL released new Act no 1306 about technical regulation of Wi-Fi 6E on 26th February, 2021.

New Conformity Assessment Procedure(PEC) for wireless products for Mexico
2021-02-07

New Conformity Assessment Procedure(PEC) for wireless products for Mexico

A new Conformity Assessment Procedure (PEC) for telecommunications and broadcasting products has been take effect in the Mexico Official Gazette on February 25th 2021.

Brazil ANATEL Changed the Approval Requirements and Extend the Scope of Renewal without Samples
2020-12-30

Brazil ANATEL Changed the Approval Requirements and Extend the Scope of Renewal without Samples

Brazil ANATEL recently changed related information of the types of controlled products. Also, ANATEL extended again the scope of renewal of ANATEL certificates without samples.

ICES 003 Issue 7: October 2020---what's new?
2020-12-01

ICES 003 Issue 7: October 2020---what's new?

Canada ISED released of the latest version ICES-003 Issue 7 -- Information Technology Equipment (including Digital Apparatus) in 2020/10/15. The transition period is one year. The issue 6 transition period ends on October 15, 2021. After that, only the issue 7 report will be accepted.

Argentina ENACOM Issued Res. 1223/2020 and Extend Again the Validity of Certificate
2020-11-20

Argentina ENACOM Issued Res. 1223/2020 and Extend Again the Validity of Certificate

For ENACOM certificates which expire between 3/16 and 11/17, its validity extends 60 days.

Argentina Updates Labeling Requirements
2020-09-11

Argentina Updates Labeling Requirements

Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (henceforth referred to as ENACOM) of Argentina has published the Resolution No. RESOL-2020-854-APN-ENACOM#JGM on August 6, 2020. According to this Resolution, new labeling requirements for telecommunication approvals in this country become effective.

Brazil ANATEL Published Public Consultation n.o 54/2020
2020-07-24

Brazil ANATEL Published Public Consultation n.o 54/2020

ANATEL released the Public consultation n.o 54/2020 in order to update the Act 14448.

Brazil Allows 5G NR to Be Approved and Commercialized, and Extends Again the Scope of Renewal without Sample
2020-06-24

Brazil Allows 5G NR to Be Approved and Commercialized, and Extends Again the Scope of Renewal without Sample

Brazil ANATEL published 3 Acts about 5G NR and extended again the scope of renewal without sample.

Argentina ENACOM extends the certificate validity again due to COVID-19
2020-06-01

Argentina ENACOM extends the certificate validity again due to COVID-19

ENACOM certificates which expire between 3/16-6/30 were extended the validity for 60 days due to COVID-19.

Mexico NOM-001-SCFI-2018 New Standard Extension Notice
2020-05-20

Mexico NOM-001-SCFI-2018 New Standard Extension Notice

The mandatory date of Mexico''s official NOM-001-SCFI-2018 has been extended from the original 14 May 2020 to 14 August 2020.

Part of ENACOM certificates extend for 60 days due to COVID-19
2020-04-08

Part of ENACOM certificates extend for 60 days due to COVID-19

ENACOM certificates which expire between 3/16-5/16 were extended the validity for 60 days due to COVID-19.

None testing is required for ANATEL certificate renewal due to the novel coronavirus
2020-03-12

None testing is required for ANATEL certificate renewal due to the novel coronavirus

Affected by the novel coronavirus, Brazil ANATEL made an interim adjustment for certificate renewal which exempted providing sample for local testing.

FCC has temporarily discontinued the DFS verification demonstration at the FCC Lab
2020-03-11

FCC has temporarily discontinued the DFS verification demonstration at the FCC Lab

Affected by coronavirus, the FCC''''''''s Laboratory division in Colombia MD will temporarily discontinue the DFS verification demonstration.

Applicability of IEC 62209-2 AMD1:2019 Standard
2019-09-20

Applicability of IEC 62209-2 AMD1:2019 Standard

ISED encourages voluntary use of the requirements defined in the amendment (AMD1) starting on the publication date of this notice. However, on March 1, 2020, the requirements of the IEC 62209-2 AMD1:2019 standard shall become mandatory.

New changes for RF certification in Canada: standard RSP-100 Issue 12 is publised by ISED
2019-09-20

New changes for RF certification in Canada: standard RSP-100 Issue 12 is publised by ISED

Radio Standards Procedure RSP-100, issue 12, pubilised in August 2019, Certification of Radio Apparatus and Broadcasting Equipment replaces Radio Standards Procedure RSP-100, issue 11, Certification of Radio Apparatus dated January 2016.

Update on battery charger NRCan
2019-09-20

Update on battery charger NRCan

BTL has obtained UL TDTDP qualification for battery charger/power supply product NRCan.

ICES-003 Issue 6 is updated again
2019-06-28

ICES-003 Issue 6 is updated again

This update only extends the transitional period of the external thermostat from 2019/04/30 to 2019/12/31, without any technical changes.

FCC's first auction of high band 5G airwaves
2019-05-31

FCC's first auction of high band 5G airwaves

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a piece of news on May 28, 2019: On May 28, 2019, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concluded the first auction of high band 5G airwaves. High-Band Spectrum in 24 GHz and 28 GHz Bands Auctioned for Over $2.7 Billion. On December 10 2019,the FCC will begin Auction 103, which includes the upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands. This will be the largest spectrum auction in our nation’s history, with 3400 megahertz up for bid.

USA Certificate Procedure
2019-05-22

USA Certificate Procedure

Canada Certificate Procedure
2019-05-21

Canada Certificate Procedure

America approval Q&A
2019-05-21

America approval Q&A

Canada approval Q&A
2019-05-21

Canada approval Q&A

Chile Subtel Certificate Procedure
2019-05-21

Chile Subtel Certificate Procedure

Chile approval Q&A
2019-05-21

Chile approval Q&A

New requirement on Mexico NOM certificates
2019-05-20

New requirement on Mexico NOM certificates

NOM of Mexico announces new regulation,All NOM certificates from 2019.06.03 shall be marked with HS code information.

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