EU Commission Updates CE RED Guide
The 2026 edition provides updated guidance on cybersecurity, common charging and conformity assessment for radio equipment entering the EU market. At a glance The European Commission has updated its Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Guide, replacing the December 2018 edition. The new version addresses RED cybersecurity requirements, the transition to the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and […]
Brazil ANATEL Proposes AFC Rules for 6 GHz Wi-Fi
Draft rules would enable Standard Power Wi-Fi in 5925–6425 MHz, with AFC control and new certification requirements for outdoor and higher-power applications. At a glance · ANATEL is consulting on new requirements for Standard Power Wi-Fi and AFC in the 5925–6425 MHz band. · Standard Power access points and fixed clients would need AFC authorization, […]
Canada ISED Updates SAR Test Standard
ISED has incorporated IEC/IEEE 62209-1528 Amendment 1 into Canada’s RF exposure framework, with several Canada-specific exclusions. At a glance · Canada ISED has adopted IEC/IEEE 62209-1528 Amendment 1 for SAR assessment. · The amendment is not adopted in full: Canada retains its own requirements for time-averaged SAR, certain test reductions and devices used next to […]
Mexico ANAM Clarifies NOM Labelling Enforcement
New customs guidance explains how missing or inaccurate commercial information under applicable NOMs will be handled during import procedures. At a glance · Mexico’s customs authority has clarified enforcement when goods do not meet NOM commercial-information requirements. · If NOM compliance cannot be demonstrated, goods may be subject to precautionary seizure and more serious consequences. […]
EU Commission Clarifies CRA Compliance Requirements
New guidance explains how manufacturers should apply the Cyber Resilience Act, while CRA reporting obligations have already applied since 11 September 2026. At a glance · The European Commission has published practical guidance on applying the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). · The guidance covers product scope, substantial modifications, support periods, risk assessments and reporting obligations. […]
Argentina ENACOM Delays New Certification Model
The new RAMATEL certification framework will now take effect on 1 December 2026, three months later than originally planned. At a glance · Argentina has postponed its new telecom equipment certification framework from 1 September to 1 December 2026. · Until then, RAMATEL registrations will continue under the existing certification procedure. · The new framework […]
Brazil ANATEL Prepares New Certifica Homologation System
The new platform is expected to replace Mosaico-SCH in September 2026, making SEI-Anatel registration and authorization an important step for certification applicants. At a glance · ANATEL is preparing to replace Mosaico-SCH with the new Certifica system for telecom product certification and homologation. · Full operation is currently expected from 8 September 2026, although the […]
Brazil ANATEL Limits 6 GHz Wi-Fi Band
From 1 March 2027, Wi-Fi equipment using the 6 GHz band in Brazil must be limited to 5925–6425 MHz. At a glance · ANATEL is reducing the 6 GHz range available to Wi-Fi from 5925–7125 MHz to 5925–6425 MHz. · The new frequency limit becomes mandatory on 1 March 2027. · Existing products with certificates […]
Japan MIC Expands 920 MHz Wireless Power Transfer Rules
Japan has opened 920 MHz wireless power transfer systems to outdoor use and introduced a new licence-exempt low-power option. At a glance Japan has removed the indoor-only restriction for certain 920 MHz wireless power transfer systems. Qualifying low-power WPT equipment can now operate on 918 MHz and 919.2 MHz without an individual radio station licence. […]
UK Ofcom Confirms Upper 6 GHz Wi-Fi and AFC Rules
Ofcom has confirmed how Wi-Fi and mobile services will share 6425–7125 MHz, with Automated Frequency Coordination required for higher-power and outdoor Wi-Fi and implementation continuing through autumn 2026. 11 August 2026 At a glance · 6425–6585 MHz: Wi-Fi priority, including low-power indoor and very low power use · 6585–7125 MHz: mobile priority, with Wi-Fi access […]