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 […]
Australia ACMA Reviews Mobile Phone and Safety Rules
ACMA is consulting on longer compliance record retention, revised mobile phone requirements and a new equipment safety standard. 5 August 2026Consultation closes: 17 September 2026 At a glance · Compliance records: proposed retention period extended from 2 to 7 years · Mobile phones: tighter limits on grandfathering and updated emergency call requirements · Equipment safety: […]
Canada ISED Expands Its 21–23 GHz Microwave Band Plan
ISED’s SRSP-321.2, Issue 1 replaces SRSP-321.8 and extends the fixed point-to-point band to a continuous 21.2–23.6 GHz. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has published SRSP-321.2, Issue 1, the technical requirements for fixed line-of-sight (point-to-point) radio systems in the 21.2–23.6 GHz band. It follows an earlier public consultation and takes effect on publication. SRSP-321.2 […]