India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025
India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025 The India telecom certification process underwent a major transformation on May 16, 2025, when the Ministry of Communications introduced a new framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The update, titled the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025, replaces outdated procedures from the Indian […]
Saudi Arabia ICT Regulations: Major Update
Saudi Arabia ICT regulations are undergoing a major transformation, impacting the compliance landscape for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products. The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) have collaborated to enhance product conformity assessment by transitioning to the SASO SABER platform. This shift aims to streamline […]
EU: Cybersecurity Standards Decision 2025/138 Update
OEU Cybersecurity Standards Update for Radio Equipment On January 30, 2025, the European Commission published IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2025/138. This update revises the list of harmonized standards for radio equipment, focusing on cybersecurity compliance under Delegated Regulation 2022/30. Focus on Cybersecurity The updated standards emphasize network protection, data privacy, and fraud protection, aligning with Articles […]
Serbia: RATEL Ceases Conformity Assessments for Radio Equipment
As of January 1, 2025, RATEL ceased to perform conformity assessments for radio equipment, in line with Article 32, paragraph 4 of the Regulation on Radio Equipment. Requests for conformity assessment and issuance of Certificates of Conformity submitted by December 31, 2024, will be processed according to the Regulation on Radio Equipment and RATEL’s established […]
European Union: Cyber Resillience Act: The EU Council adopts a new law on security requirements for digital products
On October 10th, 2024, The European Commission released the final draft of the Cyber Resillience Act, this proposed regulation focuses on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, with a view to ensuring that products, such as connected home cameras, fridges, TVs, and toys, are safe before they are placed on the market. It […]
MEXICO: IFT Publishes Conformity Assessment Procedure for Telecommunications and Broadcasting
On February 25th, IFT has published in the Official Gazette the Conformity Assessment Procedure For Telecommunications and Broadcasting that can be connected to the telecommunication network or make use of the radio spectrum, which are subject to the IFT technical provisions. – Formats, Documents, user guides, and requirements should be provided in Spanish. Technical documents […]