Regulatory Updates 2017

2016-12-21 A76-77GGHz band now open for automotive radars.

2017-09-20 Local testing requirements for Cellular Devices set to be introduced by the end of 2017.

2017-07-05 Argentina technical standard Q2-60.14 v16.1 for low power devices updated.

2017-03-15 Allocation of 60GHz frequency for multi gigabit wireless systems.

2016-12-20 Update on implementation date for Energy Efficiency requirements.

2017-06-16 Further information on Energy Efficiency and Energy Labelling requirements received from regulator.

2017-01-13 Implementation date for Energy Efficiency requirements postponed.

2017-01-13 Update on implementation date for mandatory conformity assessment in Belarus.

2017-06-22 Clarification received from BOCRA regarding renewal validity period of Approvals issued before April 2017.

2017-06-02 Updates Type Approval guidelines issued in Botswana - impact assessed.

2017-12-21 Public Consultation No. 33 – proposed changes to Resolution 242/2000, Type Approval Regulations for Telecommunication equipment.

2017-10-30 ANATEL Resolution 686/2017 – updates to ANATEL technical standards.

2017-09-06 ANATEL Resolution 680/2017 for Restricted Radiation Equipment.

2017-07-17 New Brazil ANATEL Approval requirements for cellphone chargers.

2017-07-05 ANATEL introduce Resolution 680/2017 to replace Resolution 506/2008.

2017-02-02 ANATEL system migration deadline postponed.

2017-01-12 ANATEL migrating to new system between 23rd January and 1st February 2017.

2017-08-16 Implementation of new Type Approval Process.

2017-09-06 Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Irma – Delays to Type Approval highly likely.

2017-10-27 Publication of Resolución 1985.

2017-08-22 New IMEI registration requirements for cellular devices.

2017-08-22 Local Testing for Smart Phones to be Introduced.

2017-08-07 Modular Approvals no longer permitted.

2017-03-28 Multi-band stamp now mandatory on mobile phones in Chile.

2017-01-31 Impact on devices with 5470-5725MHz confirmed by Regulator, following update of Resolution 755.

2017-01-24 Modifications made to Resolucion 755.

2019-12-04 Notification “工信部无[2017]276” - Newly available frequency ranges for 5G.

2017-07-11 Deadline for LoNA requests for data-only mobile terminal equipment extended to February 2018.

2017-05-24 902-928MHz band now truncated to 915-928MHz in Colombia.

2017-02-22 Public consultation underway to update NFAP to include E-bands (71-77GHz and 81-86GHz).

2017-01-18 Date to obtain LoNA for data-only cellular terminal devices has been extended.

2017-05-18 Djibouti Type Approval scheme reinstated.

2017-07-03 LoNA process confirmed to be voluntary only under new ARCOTEL Approval scheme.

2017-06-21 New Type Approval regulation in force in Ecuador.

2017-01-30 Consultation on draft for new Type Approval framework underway.

2017-10-24 4G LTE now permitted in Egypt.

2017-11-13 Guidelines for Series Approval of Products – Phase III – Standard Mark.

2017-10-18 India – Guidelines for Series Approval of Products.

2017-10-06 Electronic Labelling (E-Labelling) Guidelines.

2017-10-05 Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Products for Implementation of “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012” – Phase III.

2017-10-04 Extended Date of Implementation of IS 16333 (Part 3): 2016 - Mobile Phone Handsets - Part 3 - Indian Language Support for Mobile Phone Handsets - Specific Requirements.

2017-08-30 India – BIS Safety Approval Scheme Expansion – Phase III – Deadline Date Confirmed.

2017-08-18 India – BIS Safety Approval Scheme Expansion – Phase III.

2017-06-30 Implementation date of IS 16333 (Part 3) 2016 requirements concerning India Language support for mobile phone handsets has been extended.

2017-06-14 Indian language support needed for all mobile phones per IS 16333 (Part 3): 2016 as of 1st July.

2017-06-06 Extension on deadline for comments on TEC's draft procedure for mandatory certification requirements for Telecommunications devices in India.

2017-05-31 India's Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) have published a notice for stakeholder review and comment on draft procedure for mandatory testing and certification for telecommunications equipment.

2017-02-20 Proposed expansion of product scope for BIS Safety scheme.

2017-12-14 Paperwork Only Type Approval Process may be re-introduced in 2018.

2017-09-29 Indonesia – Certification of Products Without Local Testing.

2017-09-26 Indonesia – Certification of Products Without Local Testing.

2017-08-30 Announcement of Submission of New Applications via a New Online System.

2017-08-15 4G / LTE Products – Update to Products Required to Meet Minimum Domestic Content.

2017-03-17 Introduction of EMI Testing in Indonesia for AC powered devices.

2017-02-07 Introduction of paperwork only Approval process for cellular phones, handheld computers, and computer tablets.

2017-11-29 Change of Type Approval procedure for WWAN devices.

2017-11-07 Ongoing delays at Ministry of Communications (MoC).

2017-09-04 Israel Regulators MoC and SII closed for business for Jewish New Year.

2017-06-06 Change of opening hours and submission format at Israel's Ministry of Communications (MoC).

2017-05-04 MoC Type Approval no longer needed for Bluetooth and/or GPS/GLONASS only devices.

2017-12-22 New online system at CITRA.

2019-11-03 Amendments to Type Approval exemption list.

2019-12-12 Introduction of Laboratory and Test Report Registration module in online system for Type Approval.

2017-11-23 NOM-029-ENER-2017 Energy Efficiency standard of External Power Supplies (PSU’s).

2017-11-16 4G LTE bands 7 and 28 now permitted.

2017-09-28 IFT have re-opened for business.

2017-09-20 Mexico City affected by earthquake – Delays to Type Approval highly likely.

2017-09-04 Update on new IMEI requirements for Type Approval and import for cellular devices.

2017-08-29 New IMEI requirements for Type Approval for cellular devices.

2017-08-10 Public Consultation on draft IFT-011-2017 regarding the use of Mobile Terminal Equipment operating in the 700MHz, 800MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz and/or 2500MHz bands.

2017-06-06 Public consultation opened on draft procedure for conformity assessment in Telecommunications and Broadcasting sector.

2017-05-18 57-64GHz band now classified for free use in Mexico.

2017-04-11 NOM-208-SCFI-2016 is now in force.

2017-02-17 Public consultation on draft for 57-64GHz band.

2017-02-08 NOM-208-SCFI-2016 has now been published.

2017-01-19 NOM-208-SCFI-2016 to be implemented at the end of January.

2017-13-03 Changes in conformity assessment procedure and labelling requirements.

2017-10-12 Increased Type Approval Lead Time.

2017-01-05 LTE 1800MHz band now authorised in Nepal.

2017-10-04 Netherlands Antilles, St Maarten - Authority office re-opened – Delays to Type Approval still highly likely.

2017-06-27 Internal Type Approval procedure finalised in Niger.

2017-06-02 UCC have opened a public consultation of Short Range Device (SRD) guidelines in Uganda.

2017-01-09 New list published for devices exempt from Type Approval.

2017-02-02 New resolution released regarding modifications to NFAP.

2017-11-15 Minimum 4G LTE band requirements.

2017-09-22 New labelling requirements in Paraguay - additional information obtained.

2017-09-21 New Labelling Requirements in Paraguay.

2017-08-09 Continuation of delays to lead-time of Approvals issued by Regulator in Paraguay.

2017-05-04 Delays in lead time due to political unrest in country.

2017-06-23 Circular 03-05-2007 updated with regards to Short Range Devices (SRD) in Philippines.

2017-07-20 Public consultation on Amendment to Class License for Short Range Devices (SRD).

2017-07-14 New regulatory framework to be introduced by RURA in Rwanda, timeframe not yet confirmed.

2017-05-04 Discussions ongoing within Authority regarding applications for Type Approval from international applicants.

2017-10-19 New Emergency Number.

2017-08-24 Policy changes at CITC for Radio Devices.

2017-07-21 Serbia – New EMC and LVD Rulebooks Come into Force.

2017-05-30 Reinstatement of SABS CoC scheme to be pushed out to mid-July.

2017-05-08 SABS CoC scheme to be reinstated on 1st June 2017.

2017-04-12 ICASA release Notice 248 to confirm their current position on equipment to be exempt from Type Approval.

2017-02-09 ICASA holding discussions on NFAP, in a bid to promote more efficient use of radio spectrum.

2017-12-07 Amendments to Labelling Requirements.

2017-10-17 Consultation on proposed amendments to labelling.

2017-01-09 2G services to terminate in July 2017.

2017-08-15 Updated draft on Technical Regulation LP0002 for low power devices released for public consultation.

2017-08-09 Updated labeling requirements for NCC Approved devices.

2017-06-15 Simplified Approval procedure for certain Bluetooth devices introduced.

2017-12-14 Draft UWB standard issued in Thailand.

2017-12-04 New standard for RFID Radio Communication Equipment issued.

2017-12-04 New standard for non-RFID Radio Communication Equipment issued.

2017-05-12 New standards for GSM/WCDMA/E-UTRA released in Thailand.

2017-03-09 One year grace period offered for products on market and which require Type Approval.

2017-08-24 Equipment exempt from Type Approval.

2017-10-31 Implementation of Cell Broadcast Specification.

2017-06-05 UCC have opened a public consultation of Short Range Device (SRD) guidelines in Uganda

2017-12-04 Possible changes to labelling format for radio and telecommunications terminal equipment.

2017-07-20 New labelling format for radio and telecommunications terminal equipment imported into Ukraine.

2017-05-17 New RoHS requirements to be introduced in Ukraine as of September 2017.

2017-11-15 New EMC Requirements for Radio Broadband Data Transmission Equipment.

2017-08-23 Local laboratories are beginning to obtain authorization to conduct 2G and 3G testing.

2017-03-31 Energy Efficiency Decision issued to replace Decision 51/2011/QD-TTg. More products added to the scope.

2017-03-31 886/BTTTT-KHCN released as guidance on the new regulations in Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT.

2017-02-14 Circular 46/2016/TT-BTTTT now released.

2017-01-18 Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT finally released and to come into effect in October 2017.

2017-01-12 New Circular regulation issued for Energy Efficiency requirements,

2017-10-23 Public consultation - IMT Mobile terminals.