MEXICO: IFT Homologation Guidelines Regarding Submission and IFT Approval Code
IFT has published additional Guidelines related to the new PEC 2022 now to be in force after June 27th. From June 27th and while IFT finishes the implementation of the electronic window, the initial electronic way that will be used for submissions and Homologation procedures will be through the official email: oficialiadepartes@ift.org.mx and using the eFormat attached. […]
MEXICO: Reminder – New PEC Entering Force June 29th
This is a reminder that the adjusted PEC (Conformity Assessment Procedure) published by IFT on Dec 27/2021 and the new homologation guidelines applicable to the telecommunications products or broadcasting, connected to a telecommunications network, or using the radio spectrum, published on Dec 29/2021 will enter into force next week on June 29th, 2022, after the transition period of 180 days after the […]
HONG KONG: Table of Frequency Allocations
In May 2022 OFCA published the handbook of Table of frequency allocations in accordance with the Region 3 allocations under the Radio Regulations published by the ITU which are applicable to Hong Kong, the allocations which have been adopted by the country, as well as the band plans in use in Hong Kong. This publication […]
CHINA: New EMC standard GB/T 9254.1-2021
The regulator of China, CQC published the new EMC standard – GB/T 9254.1-2021. It will replace the current standards, “GB/T 9254-2008” and “GB/T 13837-2012” from July 1, 2022. It is available to apply for a CCC certificate based on the old standard or new standard until June 30th, 2022. You’ll need to submit an updated […]
INDIA: TEC Announce Amendments to Previous Notice, Ref: No. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/112 Regarding MTCTE
On June 13th, 2022, TEC announced the amendments to their previous notice Ref: No. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/112 dated 31/01/2022 Subject: Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) Phase-III and IV products-reg. These amendments will take effect immediately. Amendments: Extension of date of mandatory certification of MTCTE phase-III and IV products by 12 months, from 01/07/2022 to […]
COLOMBIA: NFP And Wireless Microphones Operational Conditions Modification
ANE Published the Resolution 148/2022 by means of which Resolution 105 of 2020 is modified and the National Table of Frequency Band Allocation is updated. The Resolution 148/2022 is updating the Annex 1, Table 1.2 of the Resolution 105/2020, in respect to the operational conditions of the wireless microphones. Specifically, it expanded one of the […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Publish Act 5159, Testing Technical Requirements For Mobile Phone Chargers
ANATEL has published the Act Nº 5159 which establishes the EMC and safety testing technical requirements for wired and wireless mobile phone chargers. This new Act revokes the previous Act 3481 and will take effect on October 26, 2022. The scope of the Act applies to: – A/C portable chargers i.e., residential chargers– D/C portable chargers i.e., car […]
CHILE: Proposal on Universal USB-C Type
On Apr 21st the Chamber of Deputies in Chile proposed implementing a universal charger (type USB-C) for all the smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and portable video consoles. With a transition period of 2 years from the publication of the law for implementation. Type Approval impacted: NoSpectrum Impacted: NoImports Impacted: YesStandards Impacted: Yes, standardized universal charger […]
ZAMBIA: Type Approval Guidelines Updated
The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) published new Type Approval Guidelines to replace the current one – Type Approval Guidelines_Rev5_09-2015. The main change is that ZICTA shall before revoking an approval, give written notice to the holder of a type approval certificate of its intention to revoke the approval and shall: (a) give […]
BELARUS: Changes in The Conformity Assessment for Equipment in Circulation
On May 5th, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus published the decree N 270, which establishes new rules for equipment in circulation on the territory of the Republic of Belarus: The validity of the certificates of conformity expiring from the date of entry into force of this resolution until September 1, 2022, […]