08-09-2022
The General Authority for Communications and Informatics of Libya has published a notice of a temporary suspension of work in the Authority building. The closure is due to recent vandalism of the building and operations will be conducted remotely until repairs are conducted.
Type Approval delays may be possible due to the suspension of work.
05-09-2022
Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) informs that the new Frequency Licensing Fee Regulation has recently entered into force, pursuant to the Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 632 dated June 14, 2022. This regulation applies to all frequencies and aims to support the financing of wireless technologies and ease access to underserved radio frequency ranges.
Official Document you may access here
01-09-2022
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has published Guidelines on the Use of Radiofrequency Spectrum by Short Range Devices.
The updated guidelines include:
30-08-2022
Malaysian Communications And Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released a new class assignment No.2 2022 on July 25th, 2022. Class Assignment No.1 2021 will be cancelled and replaces by Class Assignment No.2 2022. Which allocate certain frequency bands to various types of devices including SRDs,UWBs, Radio Access Devices, Remote controlled Devices, RFIDs, Automotive Radars etc
Official Announcement you can catch here
17-08-2022
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain have announced that they have updated their Wi-Fi regulations to permit the use of 5470 – 5725 MHz in the 5 GHz band, & to enable Wi-Fi 6E using the frequency range 5925 – 6425 MHz
12-08-2022
ENACOM has published a new label resolution for telecommunications approvals. ENACOM has recently published a new resolution in the Official Bulletin of Argentina which introduces a new label for telecommunications approvals in Argentina.
The ID will be called RAMATEL ID.Old CNC logo and markings are allowed to be used until August 12, 2022.
Existing products should have already been updates and any renewals must use the new labelling provision.
Main changes are :
10-08-2022
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) announce new RoHS requirements. The country has decided to issue a Regulation on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to be followed by relevant manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
Product categories that will be affected by this regulation include:·
Dates of the Mandatory Application for Product Categories Covered by the Scope of Technical Regulation:
| CATEGORY | Dates of the mandatory application for product category in scope of technical regulation |
|---|---|
| Small Electrical Household Appliances | 04/07/2022 |
| Large Electrical Household Appliances | 02/10/2022 |
| Telecommunication & Information Technology equipment | 31/12/2022 |
| Lighting Equipment | 31/03/2023 |
| Toys,Entertainment devices and tools,and Sports equipment | 23/07/2023 |
| Tools for Monitor,Measurement and Control | 26/12/2023 |
Official Document you may access here
01-08-2022
The Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia had announced that the implementation of the interim Type Approval for IPv6 cellular equipment without WiFi interface has been extended for another year, effective July 10, 2022. As a Result all new applications and renewal of Certificate of Conformity (CoC) are allowed with a maximum validity of one (1) year.
However, the applicant must conduct the test in any accredited laboratory available during the interim approval period and submit the test report for SIRIM evaluation. IPv6 Product Declaration letter template has been updated.
01-08-2022
RSM The New Zealand Radio Spectrum Management Authority now made the 5925 – 6425 MHz frequency band available for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) services under the Low Power Indoor (LPI) use and the Very Low Power (VLP) Indoor and Outdoor regimes through the Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio License for Short Range Devices) Notice 2022.
RSM also extended the 57 – 66 GHz band to now cover the 57 – 71 GHz band. This is to support a range of technologies including Multi Gigabit Wireless Systems (MGWS) and International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) on a shared technology neutral basis.
Summary of technical conditions for 6 GHz WLAN:
| Permitted frequency band | category | Maximum Power (EIRP) | Maximum Power Density (EIRP) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5925-6425 MHz | Low Power Indoor (LPI) | 24 dBm (250mW) | 11dBm/MHz(12.6 mW/MHz) | Indoor use only within a building or within an enclosed space having attenuation characteristics at least equivalent to those of a building |
| Very Low Power (VLP) | 14 dBm (25.11mW) | 1dBm/MHz(1.26 mW/MHz) | No indoor restriction (i.e. Outdoor is permitted) |
31-07-2022
Israel MoC has updated the additional frequency ranges for technology for the products imported into the country and used both for private and commercial purposes. Devices using Wi-Fi 6E technology and others are also included in the RF spectrum.
