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Changing requirements for battery chargers- USA

USA Type approval Homologation

USA

23-05-2023

Changing requirements for battery chargers

The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)and the Department of Energy (DOE), USA recently released a notice regarding energy conservation standards for battery chargers.

The proposed new standards will affect the following types of chargers to be marketed in the US:
-Fixed-location wireless battery chargers
-Open-placement wireless battery chargers
-Low-energy, medium-energy, and high-energy battery chargers

Official announcement: EERE-2020-BT-STD-0013-0026

TRA Issues Directive on International Roaming for IoT Services – OMAN

Oman Type Approval Homologation

Oman

15-05-2023

TRA Issues Directive on International Roaming for IoT Services

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has issued a directive on IoT devices used for international roaming SIMs; This is after studying the regulatory challenges of international roaming for IoT devices and consulting with relevant parties in the telecommunications sector.

The directive targets licensees to provide IoT services, service providers, vendors, and integration service providers, and seeks to regulate international roaming for IoT devices, enhance the security level of IoT services provided to beneficiaries, and protect their personal data.

Official Announcement

IMDA allocate 6GHz Frequency band- SINGAPORE

Singapore - Type Approval Regulatory news

Singapore

12-05-2023

IMDA allocate 6GHz Frequency band

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore announce more radio frequency spectrum to facilitate advanced Wi-Fi connectivity in Singaporeon on May 12, 2023, This will be done through an allocation of 500 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi use in Singapore. IMDA will amend its Regulations to allocate the radio frequency spectrum 5,925 MHz – 6,425 MHz for Wi-Fi use in Singapore. IMDA expects Wi-Fi 6E-enabled equipment and devices to be commercially available in Singapore by 3Q 2023.

Official Announcement you may find here : Allocation of 6GHz Band

 

New Label requirements- ARGENTINA

Enacom Regulatory news update-Argentina

Argentina

11-05-2023

New label requirements

Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) in Argentina published Resolution No. 662 with changes to the labeling requirement for products. updated requirements for RAMATEL Labels on May 10, 2023, with new label conditions like:

label must have a minimum size of 4 mm

If marking cannot be placed directly on product manufacturers can apply to the authority for an exception so that the approval information is only displayed in the manual.

If the approved device is installed inside a vehicle and its regulatory identification is not visible, the marking must be printed in manuals and documents accompanying the vehicle, or be published on the official website of the vehicle’s manufacturer or importer.

If e-labeling is chosen, instructions on how to access the e-label must be readily available in the user manual, quick start guide (or other documents accompanying the device), on the packaging, and/or on the official website of the device’s manufacturer or importer.

 

Announcement of NBTC About 5.925–6.425 GHz Band – THAILAND

Thailand Regulatory Authority

Thailand

05-05-2023

Announcement of NBTC About 5.925–6.425 GHz Band

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has decided to use frequency 5.425- 6.425 GHz as telecommunication equipment for radio communication.

https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/140D100S0000000004200.pdf

MeitY Introduces Phase VI for CRO – INDIA

India - Type Approval Regulatory news

India

04-05-2023

MeitY Introduces Phase VI for CRO

The Ministry of Electronics and information Technology (MeitY) of India has introduced Phase VI under the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO) 2021, adding a new product category “Television Set” under the standard IS 18112:2022 “Digital Television Receiver for Satellite Broadcast Transmission – Specification.” The implementation date of this phase is April 26, 2025.

CCC IMPLEMENT OF NEW STANDARD GB 17625.1-2022 – China

China Regulatory Authority Type approval

China

20-04-2023

CCC IMPLEMENT OF NEW STANDARD GB 17625.1-2022

CCC Implement new standard  GB 17625.1-2022 On December 29, 2022 for electromagnetic compatibility limits was released. This standard is the basis for CCC certification and will replace the old version standard, GB 17625.1-2012, from July 1, 2024.

Until June 30, 2024, enterprises have the option to voluntarily certify their products according to either the old or new versions of the standard. However, starting from July 1, 2024, the new version of the standard should be used for certification, and the old version of the standard certification certificate will no longer be issued

Ofreg issues new guidelines for Wireless LAN (WiFi) services in the Cayman Islands- Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands type approval

Cayman Islands

10-04-2023

Ofreg issues new guidelines for Wireless LAN (WiFi) services in the Cayman Islands

The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (Ofreg) has issued new guidelines for the operation of Wireless LAN (WiFi) services in the Cayman Islands. The guidelines provide relevant technical and operating information for the use of these services in the region.

The document contains a table outlining the frequency ranges within which Wireless LAN equipment may be operated. It also references the technical and operating parameters of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the European Union (EU) that must be adhered to for equipment carrying their respective approval marks. 

The official announcement Link

OFCA PUBLISHES TAC FOR 5G NR REPEATER EQUIPMENT OPERATING BELOW 6 GHZ- HONG KONG

Hong Kong Type Approval Services

Hong Kong

10-04-2023

OFCA PUBLISHES TAC FOR 5G NR REPEATER EQUIPMENT OPERATING BELOW 6 GHZ

The Office of the
Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong released “Type Acceptance Criteria
for 5G New Radio Repeater Equipment Operating Below 6 GHz” (TAC 012) issue
March 2023.

The equipment shall meet the technical requirements as stipulated in the specification TS 38.115-1 titled “3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; NR; Repeater conformance testing – Part 1: Conducted conformance testing” published by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) in respect of the following:

output power,

out of band gain,

operating band unwanted emissions,

TX/RX spurious emissions,

Input/Output intermodulation,

Adjacent Channel Rejection Ratio and

Transmit ON/OFF power.

TAC criteria for homologation of telecommunications equipment in Peru -PERU

Peru regulatory authority latest news

Peru

01-04-2023

TAC criteria for homologation of telecommunications equipment in Peru

The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) of Peru has issued a statement for all users and marketers of telecommunications equipment in the country.

In the statement, the MTC has explained that the TAC can now refer to either the final device or the internal module incorporated within the device for the purpose of granting a Homologation Certificate. This means that manufacturers and importers have the option to register the TAC to either the device or the internal module, providing more flexibility in the homologation process. This change aims to strengthen the market in the commercialization of telecommunications equipment and the MTC is providing all facilities to ensure that the homologation procedures are agile and effective, thus guaranteeing the proper functioning of equipment on mobile networks in the country.
Official statement Link : https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/4027001/Nota%20de%20prensa%20Homologacion%20f%20%281%29.pdf.pdf?v=1673034213