MALAYSIA: New Self Labelling Requirements
New Self Labelling requirements for Malaysia SIRIM will stop issuance of Physical Label as normal practice and fully implement SLP on June 1st, 2015. This change will be fully implemented by June 1, 2015. The full document and Label examples are available in the attached PDF. Please refer to it or contact us if you […]
CANADA: Health Canada’s Radiofrequency Exposure Guidelines – Safety Code 6
Health Canada’s mandate regarding human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy from wireless devices is to carry out research into possible health effects, monitor the scientific literature related to such effects, and develop exposure guidelines. The current version of these exposure guidelines is specified in a document entitled: Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy […]
Brazil: Public Consult – Proposal for Modification on the Rules About Channeling and Usage Conditions of the Radiofrequency Band of 380 MHz – 400 MHz.
This public consult aims to : Assign the 388,000 MHz to 389,900 MHz and 398,000 MHz to 399,900 MHz Bands to the Private Limited Service in applications of public safety and civil defense, on a non- exclusive primary basis. Keep the 380,000 MHz to 382,050 MHz and 390,000 MHz to 392,050 MHz assigned to the […]
RUSSIA: Product Certification According to TR CU – Key Date
On February 15th, 2013 three Custom union Technical regulations (CU TR for short) come into force: – On safety of machinery and equipment – On safety of low-voltage equipment – Electromagnetic compatibility of technical devices. However, on March 15th, 2015 the transition period for the above Technical regulations comes to an end. Do all conformity […]
PARAGUAY: Conatel Will Present Its Latest Telecommunications Act
The president of the National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel), Eduardo Neri Gonzalez, said yesterday that no later than next week, the call would be made public hearing to discuss aspects of the draft amendment of Law No. 642/95 Telecommunications. “The main objective of this project is to update the regulatory framework of Act 642 to the […]
USA – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines updated
U.S. Access Board (the Board) has released for public comment a proposed rule updating accessibility standards for information and communication technology (ICT) in the federal sector covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The refresh also covers guidelines for telecommunications equipment subject to Section 255 of the Communications Act. The proposed refresh updates various […]
CUBA: IDT Begins Handling Direct ILD Calls To Cuba
IDT Telecom has begun handling direct international long-distance (ILD) calls between the US and Cuba, making it the first US-based telecoms company with a direct connection to the island. Last month Newark, New Jersey-based IDT signed an agreement with Cuba’s state-owned telecoms monopoly Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (ETECSA) to exchange ILD traffic and the […]
Morocco: ANRT to launch auction for three concessions on 16 March
Moroccan telecom regulator National Agency of Telecommunications Regulation (Agence Nationale de Reglementation de Telecom [ANRT]) has announced that it would launch three tenders – for the establishment and operation of trunked radio networks (3RP), provision of satellite telecommunications services using GMPCS technologies and the provision of telecommunications satellite services using VSAT technology – on 16 March. The regulator has […]
NICARAGUA: New Requirement For The Homologation Process
New Requirement For The Homologation Process The last week, TELCOR has established a new requirement for obtaining certificates. The manufacturer must provide a Power of Attorney whereby the manufacturer authorizes a person of their choice to appear before TELCOR to manage and get the Certificates. The Power of Attorney should be signed by the Manufacturer […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA, Compliance And Labelling Update.
On February 25, 2015, ACMA has made a number of important changes to the existing regulatory arrangements. These include: Reducing the number of categories used to describe the applicable standard and record keeping requirements for specified customer equipment. Increasing the scope for suppliers to rely on overseas compliance documentation to demonstrate compliance with Australia requirements. […]