Taiwan Camera Inspection Rules Take Effect
Taiwan is strengthening its inspection framework for concealed camera products. Beginning October 2, 2026, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) will apply mandatory inspection requirements to concealed cameras without storage functionality. The change brings these products into a defined conformity assessment framework and introduces specific requirements for product standards, certification, labeling, and market […]
Taiwan BSMI Certification: Charger and UPS Updates
Taiwan BSMI certification requirements are changing for battery chargers, certain power adapters and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Manufacturers and importers have a transition period to prepare, with key mandatory requirements applying from 1 July 2027. Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) issued the final amendments on 8 September 2026, effective upon issuance. The […]
Singapore IMDA Updates Equipment Registration
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has announced several changes to the country’s telecommunications equipment registration framework. These Singapore IMDA updates affect residential gateways, eSIM-enabled products, cellular mobile terminals, IoT equipment, and M2M devices. Overall, the changes combine new technical requirements with updates to the registration process. Therefore, manufacturers, suppliers, and compliance teams should review […]
Brazil – ANATEL Certifica Portal Mandatory from August 31, 2026
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) is transitioning product certification processes to the new Certifica portal. The new platform will replace the current SCH Mosaico system. According to a communication issued by ANATEL, Certifica will become mandatory from August 31, 2026. Therefore, companies involved in ANATEL product certification must verify their representation arrangements before the transition. […]
United States: New FCC Covered List Updates
Foreign Origin Restrictions in FCC Covered List Updates The 2026 regulatory updates mark a fundamental pivot in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) methodology for securing the U.S. telecommunications supply chain. Historically, compliance efforts relied on “entity-based” blacklisting targeting specific corporate actors like Huawei and ZTE. However, under the 2026 updates to the Covered List, authorized […]
Brazil 6 GHz Rules: ANATEL Restricts Wi-Fi Use
Brazil has introduced an important change to the regulatory treatment of wireless broadband local area network systems operating in the 6 GHz band. Through Acórdão nº 203 and Ato nº 10.400, ANATEL approved new Brazil 6 GHz requirements that restrict qualifying WAS/RLAN equipment to the 5.925–6.425 MHz sub-band. The decision directly affects the technical framework […]
Paraguay Homologation Reform Consultation
Paraguay has opened an important public consultation concerning the modernization of its telecommunications equipment homologation framework. The Paraguay homologation reform initiative focuses on the problems affecting the current regime and the potential direction of a future regulatory update. Through Board Resolution No. 1651/2026, the National Telecommunications Commission, or CONATEL, placed the Problem Formulation Document for […]
China Publishes 2026 China RoHS Catalogue
China Publishes 2026 China RoHS Catalogue China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released the 2026 Edition of the Management Catalogue for the Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (China RoHS), expanding the scope of products subject to China’s hazardous substance compliance framework. The updated China RoHS Catalogue introduces […]
Singapore Signs IoT Cybersecurity MoC with Japan
Singapore has announced a significant IoT cybersecurity MoC with Japan, marking a new step in international cooperation on cybersecurity labelling schemes for smart devices. The agreement was signed between the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on 18 March 2026. This development introduces mutual recognition between […]
China – CCC Mark Pilot Reform Announced
China has announced a pivotal CCC mark reform that streamlines the use of the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark. This pilot initiative reflects evolving compliance mechanisms while reinforcing post-market controls. Printed CCC Mark Now Permitted Under Pilot Program Under this pilot reform by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA), qualified CCC-certified products can […]