SOUTH KOREA: RRA Public Notification for Conformity Assessment and Procedure
The South Korea Regulator, National Radio Research Agency (RRA), have confirmed in the “Public Notification of Conformity Assessment for Broadcasting Communications Equipment” that specify the relevant matters regarding broadcasting and communication equipment and electrical appliances subject to conformity assessment and detail procedures of conformity assessment. Highlights: – Revision of filing method of conformity certification documents […]
INDIA: MEITY Introduces 13 More Products in Regulation for Feb 2018
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology of India has has introduced 13 more products under the regulation – Guidelines for Series Approval of Products for Implementation of “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012.” These new products include LED luminaries, inverters, televisions, CCTV cameras, adaptors, smart watches etc. This Notification […]
CHILE: SUBTEL Issues New Resolution 1985/2017 For Short Range Devices
The Chilean Telecom Regulator, SUBTEL, has replaced the Resolution No. 755 of 2005 with a new Resolution: 1985 of October/2017. This replacement was done, due to the Resolution 755 had multiple modifications over the years, and SUBTEL considered this makes the application of the norms quite a challenge. The new resolution presents the information in […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Restriction on Hazardous Substances Coming January 2018
The UAE (United Arab Emirates) Cabinet decision published April 27, 2017, on the official gazette to control hazardous substances in electrical and electronic devices is set to come into effect starting January 1, 2018. The 10 hazardous substances the UAE tends to control/or limit presence of include: 1. Lead (Pb) 2. Mercury (Hg) 3. Hexavalent […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Amends Equipment Authorization Regulations
On November 2, 2017, The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) published a new rule for the authorization of radio frequency equipment. According to the FCC, in an act to simplify and streamline certain procedures, they have decided to remove the import declaration FCC form 740 from needing to be filed under certain circumstances. Some key changes […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Published Public Consultation No. 27 for Test Requirements
On November 9, 2017, a new public consultation on the ANATEL system was published regarding the update of the test requirements for radio-communication restricted radiation equipments (CP 27/2017). This Public Consultation will remain available until November 30th, which will be 20 days from its publication date. The CP 27/2017 should be accessed through the SACP […]
MEXICO: National Radioelectric Spectrum Program 2017-2018
The Mexican Official Gazzette announced that the Government will include in its National Development Plan a National Radio-electric Spectrum Program. The idea is to ensure the optimal use of the 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands, under the principles of universal, non-discriminatory, shared and continuous access. The program and its advances will be public, therefore, […]
MAURITIUS: Refarming of the 900 MHz Band
The Information and Communication Technologies Authority, has decided to refarm the 900 MHz band for implementation of Terrestrial Component of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). Allowing it to be available for the deployment of Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) terrestrial component of IMT which shall not preclude the frequency band mentioned from being used for GSM900, among […]
SOUTH KOREA: Marking Guidelines Changes
The RRA ( Telecom Regulator From South Korea) informed about a new change in the format for the conformity assessment number. The decision was taken because they did not want to be influenced by the department name change. The conformity assessment number had “MSIP” at the beginning of it; from now on, a “R” will […]
PARAGUAY: MIC Extends Importer Registration for Cell Phones and Accessories to 2018
Resolution 410 from April 10th, 2017 from MIC (Ministry of Industry and Trade in Paraguay) established the prior import license for the importation of cellular mobile devices and accessories, but after receiving many petitions to extend importer registration, a new resolution (No. 1020) was published announcing that the entry in effect of Resolution 410 is […]