Moldova
11-07-2019
New Location Head Office
Due to moving to a new location the National Service for Radio Frequency Management has only limited acces in CW 3
New Location Head Office – MOLDOVA
Author: Ann editor
New certificate Format – JORDAN
Jordan
30-10-2019
New certificate Format
Jordan TRC recently introduced a new certificate format. One of the important changes is the new format does not mention any requirement to include the TRC Certificate Number as part of the product’s label, which the old certificates required. Following a meeting by our local team with TRC officers, we have confirmed that TRC has suspended the previous label requirement while they consider updates. Newly certified products will not need to include the certificate number as part of the product label. Please contact us for more information.
ARPTC Resumes Type Approval Application Processing – CONGO
Congo
24-10-2019
ARPTC Resumes Type Approval Application Processing
Autorite de Regulation de la Poste et des Telecommunications du Congo (ARPTC), the regulatory authority in Democratic Republic of Congo, has resumed the processing of type approval applications after a period during which applications were not accepted.
New type approval procedure in force – ALGERIA
Algeria
22-10-2019
New type approval procedure in force
On 17th of October Algerian’s Authority AUTORITÉ DE RÉGULATION DE LA POSTES ET DES COMMUNICATIONS ÉLÉCTRONIQUES (ARPCE) has published the new procedure for type approval under “Decision N ° 28 / SP / PC / ARPECE / 2019 du 16/10/2019”.
Here is a short overview of important points to be aware of:
- The validity of all certificates is 3 years from now on
- Submitted test reports should not be older than 3 years / same applies tp declarations from manufactuerers as well
- SAR tests are mandatory
- The deadline of the evaluation for any application won’t exceed two months
Here the link to the Official decision
Addition to Namibia new as of 2019-09-17 – Namibia
Namibia
19-09-2019
Addition to Namibia new as of 2019-09-17
CRAN – Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has expanded the list for SRD devices which are subject to mandatory homologation
Amendments on RoHS – UKRAINE
Ukraine
27-08-2019
Amendments on RoHS
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers adopted the Resolution № 557 to amend Resolution № 139 namely the “Technical Regulations on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment” (Ukrainian RoHS).
The Resolution № 557 came into force on July 3, 2019 – these are the main points:
1. The resolution excludes pipe organs product group from the scope.
2. The compliance deadline of July 1, 2019 has been removed for mercury in electric rotating connectors used in intravascular ultrasound imaging systems capable of high operating frequency (> 50 MHz).
3. The goal of the resolution is to achieve compliance with the requirements of the EU RoHS Directives:
- (EU) 2018/736 as regards an exemption for lead in glass or ceramic for some electrical components
- (EU) 2018/737 as regards an exemption for lead in solders for the soldering to machined through hole discoidal and planar array ceramic multilayer capacitors
- (EU) 2018/738 as regards an exemption for lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements
- (EU) 2018/739 as regards an exemption for lead as an alloying element in steel
- (EU) 2018/740 as regards an exemption for lead as an alloying element in aluminum
- (EU) 2018/741 as regards an exemption for lead as an alloying element in copper
- (EU) 2018/742 as regards an exemption for lead in high melting temperature solders
MACRA develops new Type Approval regulations -MALAWI
Malawi
09-07-2019
MACRA develops new Type Approval regulations
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority MACRA is developing new Type Approval regulations.
According to the draft regulations all electronic communication products require type approval. Products which already have a recognized approval from ITU Region 1. eg have a CE DoC, can apply for a simplified scheme.
We recommend for interested parties to check the draft regulations and especially the Schedule 2, which lists the recognized ETSI standards.
Comments can be provided via email to dg-macra@macra.org.mw by July 31, 2020.
Source: E-Mail from authority – PDF can be donwload here
MCMC revised Technical Code for Short Range Devices – MALAYSIA
Malaysia
26-05-2019
MCMC revised Technical Code for Short Range Devices
On 6 May 2020, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) registered the 2nd revision of the Technical Code for Short Range Devices “MCMC MTSFB TC T007: 2020”, which cancels and replaces the previous version MCMC MTSFB TC T007: 2014.
The main modification are as following:
a) Update the frequency bands and maximum transmit power limits for generic and specific SRD applications to be aligned with the latest Class Assignment No. 2 of 2019;
b) Inclusion of technical requirements for new SRD applications such as Ultra-Wideband (UWB), inductive device and automotive radar based on the latest Class Assignment No. 2 of 2019; and
c) Inclusion of new technical requirements for electrical safety and EMC for devices that can be directly connected to the service provider’s network.
Source: https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/media/General/pdf/Short-Range-Devices-Specification.pdf
CRA issues a public consultation for Wireless Home Area Networks – QATAR
Qatar
12-05-2019
CRA issues a public consultation for Wireless Home Area Networks
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) launched a public consultation for the proposed Class License for Wireless Home Area Networks (WHANs). The aim of the consultation is to receive views and comments on the content of the Class License from multi-stakeholders including consumers, telecom service providers, or suppliers and manufacturer of Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) no later than May 21st 2019.
The proposed Class License for Wireless Home Area Networks covers Smart Home Area Systems to enable the automation of electrical home appliances, wireless alert and sensors, as well as lighting automation systems.
Consumers, stakeholders and other interested parties are invited to provide their views and comments in response to the content in this consultation. Comments should be submitted by email to ( type.approval@cra.gov.qa ) or ( spectrumaffairs@cra.gov.qa ). The subject reference in the email should be stated as “Consultation on Class License for Wireless Home Area Networks (WHAN)”.
Details of the consultation can be viewed through the following links:
New Type Approval Guidelines – SOMALIA
Somalia
28-01-2018
New Type Approval Guidelines
The National Communications Authority (NCA), the type approval authority in Somalia, has issued type approval guidelines and considers approval mandatory for radio and telecommunications terminal equipment entering Somalia. Approve-IT has established a service for Somalia and is currently offering NCA type approval services. Please contact your Approve-IT project manager for a quote and confirmation of the requirements
