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ICASA OFFICES WILL BE PARTIALLY CLOSED OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD – SOUTH AFRICA

Type Approval Regulatory news- South Africa

South Africa

22-12-2023

ICASA OFFICES WILL BE PARTIALLY CLOSED OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD

In observance of the festive period, all ICASA offices will be partially closed from 18 December 2023 to 01 January 2024.
 
Operational Schedule:
Partial Closure: Monday,18 December 2023 to Monday, 01 January 2024.
Resumption of full operations: Tuesday, 02 January 2024
 
The official announcement can be found here.

Policy Statement on Private 5G Mobile Networks – Decision No. (53) of 2023 by the Communications Regulatory Authority President – Qatar

Qatar - Type Approval Regulatory news

Qatar

22-12-2023

Policy Statement on Private 5G Mobile Networks - Decision No. (53) of 2023 by the Communications Regulatory Authority President.

CRA, Communications Regulatory Authority has provided a policy for implementing Private Mobile Networks Using 5G Technology. The two public mobile operators in Qatar (Ooredoo Qatar Q.P.S.C. and Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C.) offer 5G networks and services which CRA recommends for use by Enterprises (businesses as well as government organizations). However, if an Enterprise intends to establish and operate its own 5G private mobile network, and wishes to obtain a spectrum license from CRA, CRA will review such cases on an exceptional basis. The spectrum license application must include a set of specific requirements, which are outlined in the policy document.
 
Document can be downloaded here: President Decision and Policy Statement

SIRIM to suspend CoC renewals expired for 6 months – MALAYSIA

Malaysia - Type Approval Regulatory news

Malaysia

22-12-2023

MCMC Cancels 477 MHz Band for Personal Radio Service Device Use

SIRIM, Malaysia has declared that CoCs that have been expired for more than six months will no longer be valid for renewal. The system will automatically suspend the CoC, as per clause 4.3 of the Certification Agreement eTAC/DOC/01-1, and notify SIRIM QAS International if it has expired for more than six months. If the Certificate Holder does not take any action within fourteen working days from the suspension date of the CoC, the CoC will be recommended for cancellation to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) without any further notice to the Certificate Holder.
 
However, impacted applicants will be given a 30-day grace period from the date of this announcement to proceed with renewal applications. If no action is taken within this 30-day period, the approved Type Approval application will be closed, and the impacted model will need to go through a new Type Approval application before it can be imported.
 
Official Announcement Date: 13 December 2023
More details can be found here

The TRC has released draft Type Approval Regulation for public review – JORDAN

Jordan telecom regulatory news

Jordan

22-12-2023

The TRC has released draft Type Approval Regulation for public review
On November 22, 2023, the TRC, Telecommunications Regulation Commission of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has initiated a public consultation regarding the draft instructions for the type approval of telecommunications devices. The suggested modifications to TRC’s Type Approval Certificate Regulation consist of:
  1. Certificates will now be valid for a period of 1 year instead of 3 years.
  2. Renewal submissions can be made 3 months before the expiration date without requiring additional renewal documents, unless the device undergoes a change.
  3. The lead time for processing requests will be increased from 10 business days to 20 business days.
  4. Categorizing various electronic devices into four different types, namely,
    • wired communication devices,
    • radio devices (divided into low,
    • power and high power devices),
    • terminal equipment, and
    • infra devices.
  5. Changes to submitted documents and labeling requirements

You can find the consultation on this website and you have the opportunity to share your comments until January 4, 2024.

Indonesia SDPPI Updates Certification Fees – INDONESIA

Indonesia Wireless Regulatory Services

Indonesia

22-12-2023

Indonesia SDPPI Updates Certification Fees

Kominfo Indonesia made an announcement on September 19th, 2023 regarding regulation Nomor 43 TAHUN 2023. This regulation pertains to the types and tariffs of non-tax state revenues that apply to the Ministry of Communication and Information.
The regulation covers all fees charged by the Ministry of Communications and Information, leading to changes in SDPPI certification fees based on the new regulations.
This regulation will be implemented on November 18, 2023
 

China’s MIIT issues Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Model Approval of Wireless LAN Equipment – China

China Regulatory Authority Type approval

China

22-12-2023

China's MIIT issues Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Model Approval of Wireless LAN Equipment

The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a notice on November 28, 2023: Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Model Approval of Wireless LAN Equipment Using the IEEE 802.11be Technical Standard.

National Communications Commission Releases 2024 Legislation and Regulation Compilation Plan – TAIWAN

Taiwan Type Approval

Taiwan

22-12-2023

National Communications Commission Releases 2024 Legislation and Regulation Compilation Plan

The National Communications Commission (NCC) of Taiwan published the List of Laws of the National Communications Commission to be Formulated, Amended, or Abolished in 2024.
 
Please click here for the detailed information:

Amendment in safety requirement of low voltage electrical devices – ARGENTINA

Enacom Regulatory news update-Argentina

Argentina

22-12-2023

Amendment in safety requirement of low voltage electrical devices

The certification authority of Argentina has introduced changes to exemption rules of product safety of low voltage electrical equipment. The scope, procedure, and validity of the certificate of exemption for industrial use equipment has been changed.

Official Announcement

 

ARPCE Requirements for Taking Samples from Customs Services – ALGERIA

Algeria- Type Approval Regulatory news

Algeria

22-12-2023

ARPCE Requirements for Taking Samples from Customs Services

Algeria’s Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Communications Électroniques (ARPCE) announced that all applicants seeking approval to take a sample from Customs services for approval purposes: please note that in order to be authorized to take a sample, you must provide a document called “Commitment for Taking a Sample for Approval Purposes”. The document should be signed, dated, and sealed by the legal representative of the legal entity or their agent. Additionally, the document must be submitted alongside a complete approval application file.

Document: Commitment for taking a sample for approval purposes

The official announcement can be found here.

 

IMDA Defines Technical Specification for Cellular Base Station and Repeater System- SINGAPORE

Singapore - Type Approval Regulatory news

Singapore

30-11-2023

IMDA Defines Technical Specification for Cellular Base Station and Repeater System

The minimum technical requirements for the Cellular Base Station and Repeater System to be used in the Public Mobile Radio Communication System have been defined in this specification.
The IMDA TS CBS Issue 1 Rev 2 has been replaced by the IMDA TS CBS Issue 1 Rev
3 and a few revisions include:
  1. Inclusion of current harmonics test methods of IEC/EN 61000-3-2 or IEC/EN 61000-3-12
  2. Inclusion of voltage fluctuations test methods of IEC/EN 61000-3-3 or IEC/EN 61000-3-11
  3. tests are to be done on all AC power ports regardless of cable lengths, and that tests are to be done on signal, wired, controlled, and DC power ports that have cables longer than 3m;
  4. Providing better clarity to requirements for different RAT by streamlining the requirement tables and separating them
  5. Providing requirements for NR based on the base station types (BS Type 1C, Type 1H, Type 1-0 and Type 2-0)
 
For more detailed information and the full technical specifications kindly check the Official Document