Regulatory Updates 2018

2018-07-25 Regulator Name Change - ARPCE.

2018-12-04 ENACOM has published an updated standard for Low Power Devices: ENACOM-Q2-60.14 V18.1. This will replace the existing ENACOM-Q2-60.14V17.1 standard.

2018-08-03 Resolution 4709-2018 released by ENACOM, confirming local testing for cellular radios will not be implemented. Foreign test reports continue to be accepted.

2018-01-05 WWAN local testing to be introduced from 24th June 2018.

2018-11-20 New national standards under the new Regulation "Safety regulation for Telecommunication Equipment" have been approved.

2018-08-24 Changes in the national level Approval scheme to be introduced.

2018-07-04 Publication of Resolution of Council of Ministers No. 469 - "Safety regulation for Telecommunication Equipment".

2018-11-28 ANATEL releases new letter regarding Act 6506/2018.

2018-09-03 ANATEL Act 6506 for Radiated EMC tests.

2018-07-06 ANATEL Act 4735 for Radiated EMC tests.

2018-05-30 ANATEL Inspection of non-approved products.

2018-02-20 New Acts replace ANATEL Resolutions.

2018-01-26 ANATEL Act 14448/2017 replaces Act 11542/2017 for Restricted Radiocommunication equipment.

2018-08-07 Amendments to Resolución 1985 implemented.

2018-10-15 China SRRC Approval Scheme Updates.

2018-07-03 Update for China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Approval Scheme.

2018-03-21 China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Marking - Updates.

2018-04-12 ANE public consultation – unlicensed radio spectrum.

2018-03-22 Deadline for LoNA Requests for data-only mobile terminal equipment - update.

2018-01-30 Deadline for LoNA (Letter of No Action) requests for data-only mobile terminal devices to be extended.

2018-05-31 New Regulation for non-WWAN Type Approval - RSC-154-2018.

2018-11-23 SIGET have confirmed that they have implemented changes to the regulations for the use of 900 MHz UHF RFID devices.

2018-11-01 Regulator Name Change - MIN.

2018-01-29 Publication of HKCA 1078 Specification – Radio Equipment operating in 920-925MHz for the provision of Public Telecommunication Services.

2018-12-19 TEC have now announced more likely delays in the roll-out of the Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) scheme.

2018-11-20 Changes to permitted output powers for 5GHz frequency band in India.

2018-11-19 WPC have published a notice to suspend the information contained within a previously released memorandum confirming the procedure of equipment falling in scope of WPC and TEC Approval.

2018-11-14 A memorandum from WPC has been published to confirm the correct procedure for certification of equipment which falls under TEC and WPC.

2018-11-07 Additions made to license exemption list and release of 2018 National Frequency Allocation Plan.

2018-10-03 Publication of the TEC Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MT&CTE) Final Procedure.

2018-09-03 Update - The Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 – new labelling requirement.

2018-08-14 The Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 – new labelling requirement.

2018-06-12 Implementation of TEC Procedure for Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MT&CTE) – Release of Essential Requirements and PCS meeting with TEC.

2018-03-22 TEC – Further stakeholder meetings regarding draft procedure for mandatory certification of telecommunication equipment in India.

2018-03-16 India - Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 - Amendment.

2018-02-21 India – BIS Safety Approval Scheme Phase III – Date of Implementation Extended.

2018-01-26 TEC - Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) date brought forward to 1st April 2018.

2018-01-03 India - Implementation of Revised IS 16333 (Part 3): 2017.

2018-08-15 Changes in the Type Approval Process to be introduced.

2018-05-22 Changes in the Type Approval Process for SDoC Applications.

2018-05-10 Changes in the Type Approval Process to be introduced in May 2018.

2018-02-08 Draft regulation issued with proposal to open 5GHz WLAN bands in Indonesia.

2018-10-31 MoC Type Approval Certificate Validity Changes.

2018-07-30 MoC closed and SII working reduced hours during Jewish New Year.

2018-03-23 Israel Regulators MoC and SII closed for business for Jewish National Holiday Passover (Pesach).

2018-05-15 Guidelines published regarding features and technical specifications for mobile cellular devices imported into and distributed in Kenya.

2018-04-20 Guidelines regarding proposed regulatory interventions on the use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices by Communications Authority.

2018-02-20 Public consultation by Communications Authority regarding proposed regulatory interventions on the use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

2018-05-24 List of products subject to mandatory National level Approval published in Kyrgyzstan.

2018-07-10 Mandatory Approval for secondary / rechargeable batteries from 1st January 2019.

2018-01-09 ICTA publishes list of exempt devices in conjunction with additional obligations for licensed dealer.

2018-11-08 IFT Holiday Period.

2018-07-13 IFT closed for business from 16-Jul to 27-Jul.

2018-05-17 Public consultation regarding update to the National Frequency Plan.

2018-05-03 Local laboratories now accredited for WWAN testing.

2018-01-18 WWAN local testing to be introduced for mobile terminal devices.

2018-01-11 Public consultation on replacement NOM safety standards.

2018-11-13 Certain communication equipment now subject to mandatory Type Approval in Mongolia.

2018-06-25 Mandatory National Level Type Approval to be introduced for radio products.

2018-05-15 Notification issued regarding scope of equipment subject to Type Approval.

2018-10-09 Regulator Name Change - ARCEP.

2018-01-22 Implementation of new Type Approval Regulation.

2018-10-16 UHF RFID band opening.

2018-05-18 Implementation of Cellphone Broadcast Service (CBS) requirements for mobile cellular terminals.

2018-09-03 Memorandum Circular No. 06-08-2018 published.

2018-05-29 Class License for SRDs Version 3 has been published.

2018-10-29 Public consultation on Internet of Things (IoT) in Senegal.

2018-09-19 Cessation of Registration for Approval and Sale of Short Range Devices Operating in the 698 - 806 MHz Frequency Band.

2018-01-18 Cessation of Registration for Sale of Short Range Devices that Operate in the 450 – 470 MHz Frequency Band.

2018-10-22 Type Approval Scheme to be introduced.

2018-05-14 SABS - Grandfathering Impact.

2018-02-20 Regulatory Update South Africa SABS.

2018-12-22 Ministry of Science and Technology has released a notification concerning amendments to the Technical requirements on Non-License Radio equipment.

2018-08-02 Amendments to regulation on conformity assessment of broadcasting and communications equipment, etc. which impacts labelling requirements.

2018-07-05 Notification of amendments to Technical requirementson Non-License Radio equipment.

2018-06-28 Consultation on proposed amendments to “Notification on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Communication Equipment, etc.".

2018-05-03 Consultation on proposed amendments to Technical requirements on non-licensed Radio equipment.

2018-02-07 Final technical specifications released for narrowband terminal equipment for mobile broadband business.

2018-01-30 Final Technical Regulation for low-power radio-frequency devices.

2018-07-23 New national VHF/UHF technical standards drafted.

2018-07-20 New national EMC and Safety standards drafted.

2018-04-09 New standard issued for General Public Use Frequency Bands 78-79 MHz and 245-247 MHz.

2018-02-08 Frequency band criteria for wireless microphones.

2018-01-10 New standard issued to replace old standard for wireless microphones.

2018-06-28 Public Consultation on UWB & SRD Regulations.

2018-07-04 Changes to Registration of radio equipment with National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications and Informatization of Ukraine (NCCIR).

2018-05-24 Registration of radio equipment with National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications and Informatization of Ukraine (NCCIR).

2018-04-26 National technical standards for Ukrainian RED Technical Regulation now published.

2018-04-04 Further updates to new Technical Regulation - all imported radio devices must be Approved to new regulation by 1st April 2019.

2018-02-08 New technical regulation based on Radio Equipment Directive (RED) is Approved.

2018-01-10 Changes to labelling format for radio and telecommunications terminal equipment imported to Ukraine.

2018-07-18 Public Consultation on Draft Circular to amend Circular 46/2016/TT-BTTTT.

2018-06-04 Clarifications on Circular 04/2018/TT-BTTTT released by MIC.

2018-05-16 New Circular No. 04/2018/TT-BTTTT to replace Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT from 1st July 2018.

2018-03-20 Recognition of local 2G/3G test reports to support Type Approval Applications.

2018-01-19 Vietnam – Temporary re-acceptance of 2G/3G test reports issued by local laboratories to support Type Approval applications.

2018-01-05 Test Reports issued by foreign labs on MRA list again required to support Type Approval applications for 2G & 3G products.