VIETNAM – TQC Update in Certificate of Conformity Assessment Process: Factory Inspection
The Center for Testing and Quality Certification (TQC) updated the Certificate of Conformity Assessment process for Method 1 by removing the virtual factory inspection from Case 3 of the Conformity Assessment Process. Important! Although Case 3 is still available, the factory inspection must be performed on-site at the outsourcing factory. Type Approval Impacted? Yes: Factory […]
ARGENTINA: Minor Update on ENACOM Label Requirements
In May 2023, the Argentinean ICT regulator, ENACOM, published an updated guideline of the label requirements applicable to radio and telecom products that are approved and registered as homologated devices. The label requirements were updated for the last time in 2020 when the RAMATEL logo was introduced. The new guideline was developed after hearing arguments […]
ARGENTINA: Country Welcomes WiFi 6E Technology
On May 16th, 2023, Argentina’s Minister of Economy, and the President of ENACOM (National Communications Agency), announced the full authorization of the spectrum in the 6 GHz band, from 5925 to 7125 MHz, for unrestricted use without a license. This position from the Argentinean authority is intended to favor the knowledge economy, assist small and […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM – Identification for Registration and Renewals of Equipment
Mindful that it will be two years since the publication of ENACOM Resolution No. 854/2020, which establishes the mandatory minimum guidelines for the marking of the equipment registered in the RAMATEL, mainly of the iso logotypes and isotypes that must be included in the marking of approved products, and that was granted for its adequacy […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Approved the Technical Norm ENACOM-Q2-60.14 V21.1 Related to Low Power Devices
On March 4th, 2022, ENACOM published norm ENACOM-Q2-60.14 V21.1, which replaces the electric field intensity limits of the previous norm Resolution No. 551 of ENACOM, dated April 22, 2021. After analyzing the standards of various countries (USA, BRAZIL, CHILE), It was considered appropriate to adopt the indicated electric field intensity limits in the Annex to […]
ARGENTINA: Local Testing for Devices With Cellular Interfaces Came Into Force on March 1st (Reminder)
This is short notice for our previous update in regards to the Local testing for Devices with Cellular interfaces which came into force on March 1st. Early January, ENACOM updated its list of Accredited Laboratories to include an additional recognized and authorized Argentinian Lab to carry out testing and measurements of UE for Mobile Communication […]
ARGENTINA: Local Testing for Devices With Cellular Interfaces
Early January, ENACOM updated its list of Accredited Laboratories to include an additional recognized and authorized Argentinian Lab to carry out testing and measurements of UE for Mobile Communication System (as per Q2-61.03 V17.1 Standard). The lab is capable of testing all types of cellular technologies from 2G, 3G, and 4G for homologation purposes. With this […]
ARGENTINA: Update to Electrical Safety Certification Main Resolution 169/2018
On October 12th, 2021 Secretary of Commerce published Resolution 1038/2021 to introduce several changes to former Resolution 169/2018 for Electrical Safety Certification in Argentina. The new scope of electrical products under 50V will require mandatory Electrical Safety Certification includes: 1. Led lamps and led-mounted modules (from October 12th, 2021) 2. Hand tools, transportable, and lawn and […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Awarded Lab Accreditation for In Country Testing on Medical Devices, Radio Base Transceivers, and Cellular User Terminals
On September 01st, 2021 ENACOM published the Resolution 1248/2021 to formally assign to the Lab INTI (INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGÍA INDUSTRIAL) as an Accredited Laboratory for the following Testing Standards: -ENACOM-Q2-61.03 V17.1: User Terminals for Mobile Communication Systems -ENACOM-Q2-60.15 V19.1: Medical Devices -ENACOM-Q2-61.04 V17.1: Radio Base Transceivers of Mobile Communication Services This accreditation revokes the […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM and Secretary for Public Innovation Open Public Consultation on Radio Spectrum Regulation Considerations
On August, 20th, the Secretary for Public Innovation (Secretaría de Innovación Publica) published RESOL-2021-527-APN-SIP#JGM in the Official Gazette, which calls for public consultation on the concepts, methodologies, figures, and procedures that should be included in a draft Radio Spectrum Regulation, taking into account the regulations currently in force, approved by Article 4 of Decree No. […]