UNITED STATES: FCC Amends Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules
On February 28, 2018, the FCC published a document with a focus on improving access to the emerging communications technologies. This will impact people with hearing loss with its Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) rules. Examples include Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services and a volume control.
United Arab Emirates: ESMA Releases Usage Policy for ECAS Mark of Conformity
On February 14, 2018, the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) of UAE released a usage policy regarding the ECAS Mark for conformity (Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme). This uses an approved standard by ESMA by using a specific scheme on products aiming to use the mark in the market. Corrective actions, conditions and other […]
CANADA: Radio Standard Specifications for Equipment Operating in 758-768 and 788-798 MHz Bands
On February 15, 2018, RABC of Canada started receiving comments in order to modify the use of broadband frequencies (758-768 MHz and 788-798 MHz) including specifications for radio equipment working within those frequencies. The consultation can be contacted with the RABC (Radio Advisory Board of Canada) committee. Please refer to PDF attached for reference.
USA: FCC Publishes Guidance for Certification of GMRS and FRS Transmitting Equipment
On February 5, 2018 the FCC published a guidance for certification of GMRS and FRS transmitting equipment. This document addresses Part 95 of “General Rules for the Personal Radio Services”, Subpart E–Technical Regulations, and covers relevant information, such as: 1. Combined GMRS-FRS transmitting equipment: New grants are not allowed for hand-held portable equipment having a […]
USA: FCC Publish Ultra-Wideband Guide Based on FAQ
On January 29, 2018 the FCC published a guide for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) devices, in which it highlights important aspects of the clause 10.1 of ANSI C63.10-2013, as follows: 1. The technical characteristics that must be measured to demonstrate UWB device are listed in sections 15.31, 15.33, 15.35(a), 15.35(b), 15.204, 15.207, and 15.52. Those are: emission […]
MEXICO: ANCE Reveals 4 Standard Projects in Standardization and Certification Consultation
On January 17, 2018, the Official Gazette of Mexico published an official consultation ‘Association of Standardization and Certification, AC’ mentioning it was working on new rules for security of devices that use energy sources below 1kv for DC and 1.5kv for AC; taking care of use of devices more than features or design. Three additional […]
RUSSIA: Restrictions on Hazardous Substances POSTPONED until 2020
The circulation, production and release of electrical and electronic equipment are allowed in the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union until March 1st, 2020, without the implementation of conformity and compliance documents specifying the requirements of the “Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Radioelectronic Products” (TR EAES 037/2016). It was originally […]
RUSSIA: New Restrictions on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Radioelectronic Products
The Eurasian Economic Union will regulate hazardous substances in electrical and radio electrical products (EAEU TR 037/2016) starting March 1, 2018. The marking information and the user manuals must be made in Russian and any other official language of the EAEU specifying the concentration of substances such as mercury, cadmium, and lead, among others. The […]
INDIA: Changes to Standard IS 16333
The National Standards body of India has made some changes to the standard IS 16333, by adding Urdu (if declared as additional Indian language) to IS 16350. This modification includes new fonts and characters and includes rules for old and new applicants.
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Open to Comments for Low Interference Potential Devices
ACMA from Australia is listening for variations to the Low Interference Potential Devices (LIPD) from interested parties that will make changes in the use of some frequencies that allow LIPD use. Information can be found in the discussion paper attached. that will help interested to participate with ideas.