Australia: ACMA seeks comments for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulatory Arrangements
The Australia Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) released a Public Consultation to review different aspects of the current regulatory strategy and arrangement for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The main aspects are: The comments are received until December 20th, 2023 Type approval – Market Access Requirements Impacted: Yes Imports impacted: No Spectrum impacted: No
European Union – Public Consultation on Annexes 1 and 2 of ERC Recommendation 70-03
The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (ECC) is inviting public comments on the draft revision of Annexes 1 and 2 of ERC Recommendation 70-03, which relate to the use of short-range devices (SRDs) in the European Union. Annexes 1 and 2 of ERC Recommendation 70-03 provide technical and operational requirements for SRDs, including […]
Indonesia – Soliciting Input regarding the Enforcement of Obligations for SAR Testing of Telecommunications Equipment as a Certification Requirement
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in Indonesia, through the Directorate General of Resources and Equipment of Post and Information Technology (SDPPI), is seeking input on the enforcement of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing as a certification requirement for certain telecommunications equipment used in the country. SAR measures the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed […]
NAMIBIA – CRAN amends the regulation for Type Approval and invites the public to comment on the amendments proposed for fees.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has published the latest version for equipment that are subject to Type Approval. In their document, they address the scope of the scheme, the exempted and prohibited equipment and provide the list of forms that must be completed prior to submission. Also, following the schedules proposed in their […]
SAUDI ARABIA – CST Publishes a Public Consultation on the Spectrum Light Licensing Regulations and the Light Licensing Regulations in the 4 GHz Frequency Band
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) is extending an invitation to the general public for their participation in providing feedback on a pair of preliminary papers: the “Spectrum Light Licensing Regulations” and the “Light Licensing Regulations in the 4 GHz Frequency Band”. This initiative is part of the Spectrum Outlook for Commercial and Innovative […]
AUSTRIA – Public consultation on the tender conditions for spectrum assignment in 3600 MHz and 26 GHz ranges.
The Telecommunications and Postal Division of Austria has issued a public consultation on the tender and auction procedure for assignment in the 3600 MHz and 26 GHz frequency ranges (F 1/22). Submissions can be made via email to: tkfreq@rtr.at before 31 August 2023. Type Approval Impacted? No Spectrum Impacted? Yes: 3600 MHz and 26 GHz […]
MEXICO – Use of the IFT Mark for products with a Homologation Certificate (Public Consultation)
The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) has just published the “Draft Guidelines for the use of the IFT Seal on products intended for telecommunications or broadcasting.” The main goals are to add a recognizable graphic element to the labeling and specify how the seal should be used. This consultation will be available until October 2nd, 2023. […]
Canada: Consultation on Frequency Bands above 960 MHz
On Aug. 16th, 2022, The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada opened a consultation on SRSP-300-GEN- issue 1 – “General Technical Requirements for Fixed Point-to-Point Radio Systems Operating in Frequency Bands above 960 MHz”, which sets out general technical requirements for the efficient use of the frequency bands above 960 MHz by point-to-point […]
MEXICO: IFT Open Public Consultation Until September 17th for 5850-5925 MHz Band
IFT published on August 19th a consultation to receive comments and suggestions about the use of the 5850-5925 MHz band for intelligent transport systems. The objective is to provide the general public with a national and international context regarding the current use, regulation, and prospective use of the 5850-5925 MHz frequency band, and receive comments, […]
BRAZIL: Public Consultation Regarding Operational Procedure for Product Homologation
On April 12th, 2021 ANATEL issued the public consultation for comments regarding the Operational Procedure for Homologation of Telecommunications Products by Declaration of Conformity with Anatel Mark, aiming at the fulfillment of the provisions of the Regulation of Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of October 23, 2019, in […]