WORLDWIDE HOMOLOGATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, TYPE APPROVAL SPECIALIST

Update on Korea KC certification – SOUTH KOREA

South Korea Regulatory authority

South Korea

03-07-2023

Update on Korea KC certification

The South Korea telecom authority RRA (National Radio Research Agency) has recently issued three public notifications, regarding certain changes concerning their mandatory KC Mark Certification scheme

  • concerns Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
    Main changes are: 
    – Adding ‘wireless power transmission device used for electric vehicles’ to definition of A Class and B Class 
    equipment (Ref. Article 2, Para. 4 and 5).
    – A new article for ‘wireless power transmission device used for electric vehicles’ (Ref. Article 23, Annex 20).

Official announcement : Adm. Notice 2023-38, dated 2023.05.18

2) concerns Measurement of Electromagnetic Field Strength (EMF)

The main changes are:
– Change to national KS standard in Annexes 1~4. (Ref. Article 3, Para. 2~4).
– Providing a new KS standard for the method of testing human exposure to magnetic field strength from electric
  vehicles (Ref. Article 3, Para. 5).

Official announcement : Adm. Notice 2023-39, dated 2023.05.18

3) concerns Unlicensed Radio Equipment

The main changes are:
-Easing regulations on the use of ‘wireless devices for data transmission in the 433 MHz band in vehicles.
-The regulation is partially revised to add radio used for automobiles to the use of technical standards for specific small output wireless equipment for data transmission using the frequency of the 433 MHz band to Article 7 of the regulation. 

MSIT Public notification 2023-18, dated 2023.06.20

Singapore IMDA TS CD-SEC Comes Into Effect- SINGAPORE

Singapore - Type Approval Regulatory news

Singapore

03-07-2023

Singapore IMDA TS CD-SEC Comes Into Effect

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore published Technical Specification Security Requirements to Guard against Network Storms for Cellular Devices, IMDA TS CD-SEC, on July 1, 2022 and the deadline for compliance with the Technical Specification is July 1, 2023. All applicable cellular devices must now comply with IMDA TS CD-SEC and Section 7 of the GSMA TS.34 are also eligible to use either IMDA TS IOT or IMDA TS CMT. All newly applicable cellular devices must adhere to the IMDA TS CD-SEC during the registration of new equipment.

For cellular devices that were previously registered with IMDA prior to the implementation date, any necessary modifications to the application must be submitted before July 1, 2023. Before July 1, 2023, all applicable cellular devices need to conform to IMDA TS CD-SEC. By 30 June 2023, the equipment supplier must use Go Business Licensing to submit an amendment application for current registered equipment in order to comply with IMDA TS CD-SEC and to submit the Implementation Table and SDoC

Starting from July 1, 2023, all applicable cellular devices intended for local use in Singapore must comply with the new security requirements. Dealers and suppliers are required to discontinue the sale of any applicable cellular devices that do not meet the new requirements.

TEC Announces New Phase V Products – INDIA

India - Type Approval Regulatory news

India

02-07-2023

TEC Announces New Phase V Products

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India has issued a notification on June 23, 2023, announcing the products that fall under Phase 5 of MTCTE. Products listed include:

Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G

5G Core

Hypervisor

E-band Fixed Radio Relay Systems

Converged Multi-Service Application Access Equipment (C-MSAAE)

IP Terminal

Hybrid Set Top Box

Applications for these products will be accepted starting from July 1, 2023, and the certification become mandatory on July 1, 2024. Test reports issued by ILAC accredited labs for technical parameters of these products will only be accepted until June 30, 2024.

Validity of certificate is 2 year

The notification may access here 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/165

CQC Implement new standard GB 17625.1-2022 for electronic products – China

China Regulatory Authority Type approval

China

01-07-2023

CQC Implement new standard GB 17625.1-2022 for electronic products

China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) in China publish a Notification about the new version of the EMC standard GB17625 for electronic products and their accessories. New version of EMC standard GB 17625.1-2022 was released on 2022 and will be released in 2024 it will be implemented and replace GB 17625.1-2012.

From the date of issuance of this notice to June 30, 2024, enterprises can voluntarily choose to implement certification in accordance with the new version of the standard or the old version of the standard. From July 1, 2024, the new version of the standard shall be used for certification.

For products that have been certified according to the old version of the standard, the holder of the old version of the standard certification certificate should apply for the conversion of the new version of the standard certification certificate.

The conversion of all old standard certification certificates should be completed before June 30, 2025 at the latest; if it is not completed within the time limit, CQC will suspend the old standard certification certificates, For certificates which have not been converted by 30 September 2025, CQC will have to cancel the certificates.

For certified products which have been shipped out of the factory before 1 July 2024, put on the market, and no longer produced, certificate conversion is not required.

Official notice

ISED adopt new two standards – CANADA

Canada Type Approval

Canada

30-06-2023

Canada ISED adopt new two standards

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) in Canada  planning to adopt the following standards:

ANSI C63.10-2020, American National Standard of Procedures for Compliance Testing of Unlicensed Wireless Devices, modified per ANSI C63.10-2020/Cor 1-2023.

ANSI C63.25.1-2018, American National Standard, Validation Methods for Radiated Emission Test Sites, 1 GHz to 18 GHz.

Comments related to these adoptions may be submitted before September 6, 2023

The consultation may be accessed here

MIIT Announce deadline type approval application – China

China Regulatory Authority Type approval

China

15-06-2023

MIIT Announce deadline type approval application.

MIIT of China issue notification about the deadline for applying products type approval using the standards MIIT [2002] 353, MIIT [2002] 277, and MIIT [2012] 620 in the 2.4/5.1/5.8GHz frequency bands.

Main changes are give :

Effective October 15, 2023, no new applications for the old standard of products with 2.4/5.1/5.8GHz frequency bands will be accepted, and applications for adding modules certified under the old standard to a new host device will no longer be accepted.

Effective October 15, 2023, renewal applications will only be accepted for devices with 2.4/5.1/5.8GHz frequency bands that meet the new standard MIIT [2021] 129; renewal applications for certificates under the old standard will no longer be accepted.

The equipment/modules certified under the old standard in the 2.4/5.1/5.8GHz frequency bands can be updated to the new standard for equipment through an updated application within the certificate validity period. The updated application requires submission of a self-test or third-party lab report. The laboratory must have CMA qualification and have the testing capability of MIIT [2021] 129.

Applications for equipment under the old standard must be accepted before October 15, 2023.
The maximum validity period for issuing a certificate is December 31, 2025. During the validity period of the certificate, manufacturers with equipment certified under the old standard can apply for an update to meet MIIT [2021] 129 requirements. After the equipment is updated to the new standard, a renewal application will need to be submitted before its expiration date.

ICASA RELEASES MORE SPECTRUM FOR WI-FI SERVICES IN THE LOWER 6GHZ BAND – SOUTH AFRICA

Type Approval Regulatory news- South Africa

South Africa

10-06-2023

ICASA RELEASES MORE SPECTRUM FOR WI-FI SERVICES IN THE LOWER 6GHZ BAND

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ICASA has published an Amendment to Annexure B of Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015 in respect of Radio Frequency Spectrum License Exemptions, effectively opening up the lower 6 GHz spectrum band for the provision of Wi-Fi services. The specific frequencies covered by this amendment range from 5.925 GHz to 6.425 GHz.

This decision effectively allows the utilization of the lower 6 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi services. Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations is an important component of implementing the provisions of the National Radio Frequency Band Plan

Additionally, ICASA has also incorporated the 122-246 GHz frequency band for Non-Specific Short-range Applications.

https://www.icasa.org.za/news/2023/icasa-releases-more-spectrum-for-wi-fi-services-in-the-lower-6ghz-band

MICT publish circular No: 04/2023/TT-BTTTT – VIETNAM

Vietnam - Type Approval Regulatory news

Vietnam

10-06-2023

MICT publish circular No: 04/2023/TT-BTTTT

Ministry of information and Communication MICT of Vietnam issue circular No: 04/2023/TT-BTTTT 

This Circular stipulates the List of potentially unsafe products and goods under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Information and Communications

Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTTTT dated 16 May 2022 of the Minister of Information and Communications, which provides for the list of unsafe products and goods under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Information and Communications. The information and communication shall expire from the effective date of this circular 04/2023/TT-BTTTT 

The circular takes effect from 15 July 2023

Official announcement: 04/2023/TT-BTTTT  

FCC expands use of 12.2 – 12.7 and 12.7 – 13.25 GHz frequency band- USA

USA Type approval Homologation

USA

06-06-2023

FCC expands use of 12.2 – 12.7 and 12.7 – 13.25 GHz frequency band

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. released Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FCC 23-36 on May 19, 2023, to expand the use of 1050 MHz in the 12 GHz band for terrestrial and satellite communications systems, promoting technological innovation and bolstering the growth of the nation’s economy.

The rules reserve spectrum in the 12.2-12.7 GHz band for current and future satellite services and propose measures to allow use of the 12.7-13.25 GHz band for terrestrial wireless services, such as 6G services.

MTCTE Release new labelling guidelines- INDIA

India - Type Approval Regulatory news

India

25-05-2023

MTCTE Release new labelling guidelines

MTCTE revised labelling  guidelines No.5-10/2021-TC/TEC dated 7/9/2021.

Main changes are:

1) Old TEC certification E-label consist name of the Country ” INDIA”, Certificate number, TEC Logo and the address of TEC portal after modification TEC certification E-label consist of TEC logo along with MTCTE followed by the certificate number

2) TEC Logo shall be 1/4th of the size of the brand name on the product

3) Minimum height 6mm

Requirement of labelling on certified products shall be exempted for the initial period of six months with respect to the date from which testing and certification of equipment in India

Download: Labelling Guidelines