BRAZIL: Act 4088 of 2020 Addresses ANATEL Label Marking
ANATEL issued on 31 st July 2020, the Act 4088 of 2020, and it states about the ANATEL label marking, with important remarks and the addition of QR code possibility. First, an important change is that item 5.2.1 determines that the ANATEL label must be affixed prior to the enter the product in Brazil when […]
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact – August 7th, 2020
Given the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19, governments, regulators and laboratories all around the world have started to implement measures to decrease the probability of infection among their staff. This is a summary of relevant changes that should be taken into consideration. Regulators that are operating with limitations: Mexico (IFT), Venezuela (CONATEL) Regulators that […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Opens Public Consultation No. 61 for Private Limited Service in 2.4 GHz
On August 1st, 2020, ANATEL opened a public consultation for the technical and operational requirements of the use for the frequency range from 2.485 MHz to 2.495 MHz used by stations in the Private Limited Service, based in the Resolution no. 176 of October 31st, 2019. The date for final comments is August 28th, […]
INDIA: Inclusion of Exemptions for India’s BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)
In India, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has published a document indicating you can apply for exemption for some products to be certified by BIS under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) under certain conditions/circumstances. Exemptions are as follow: -Imported for Export Purpose -Imported for personal use -Imported for use in explosive atmosphere […]
UAE: Equipment Type Approval Policy
The TRA is the entity concerned with regulating the telecom sector, including telecommunications equipment. Thus, and in accordance with the Law, it is an offense for anyone to sell or offer any non-TRA-approved telecommunications apparatus. According to the (Telecommunications Equipment Type Approval Policy), a conformity mark shall be placed on approved equipment: The Manufacturer, Importer, […]
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact – July 30th, 2020
Given the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19, governments, regulators and laboratories all around the world have started to implement measures to decrease the probability of infection among their staff. This is a summary of relevant changes that should be taken into consideration. Regulators that are operating normally: Egypt (TRA) Please note this information does […]
RUSSIA: FSS Notification to be Granted Online
In accordance with the order of the Government of the Russian Federation dated March 25, 2020, No. DG-P-17-2301kv, the personal reception of citizens has been stopped until the epidemiological situation improves. Notices of refusal to register notifications with an indication of the reasons, as well as unregistered notifications (including other documents submitted with them) are […]
MOLDOVA: Public Consultation on Draft Documents for Auction
ANRCETI has been working on several drafts for the future auction for the award of licenses for the use of radio frequencies in [470-694 MHz] frequency band, for the provision of publicly available electronic communications networks with regional coverage and services, in digital terrestrial television system, and for the award of a license to use […]
EGYPT: Type Approval Scheme Determination Chart Updated
NTRA published the updated Type Approval Scheme Determination Chart, in which the type of scheme for certification is defined based on the ISO 17025 certification and/or the factory unit location. The new flowchart (below) aims to give clarity to the process:
SAUDI ARABIA: Public Consultation on Spectrum for IMT-2020 and Beyond
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has launched a public consultation setting out its five-year outlook on radio spectrum for commercial and innovative use. The consultation invites views on a range of measures, with the aim of enabling the transformation of Saudi Arabia into a leading digital society in alignment with the goals of […]