Japan Cybersecurity Regulatory Update
New MIC Requirements for IP-Connected Terminal Hardware Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) officially amended the Regulations Concerning Terminal Facilities on September 24, 2026. Specifically, these regulatory revisions introduce expanded cybersecurity requirements for terminal equipment that uses Internet Protocol (IP) and connects to digital data transmission facilities. Consequently, MIC set the enforcement date […]
Paraguay National Telecommunications Plan 2026–2030 Draft Consultation
Paraguay National Telecommunications Plan 2026–2030 Paraguay’s National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) has officially opened the public consultation for the draft National Telecommunications Plan 2026–2030. Consequently, this regulatory update sets the strategic roadmap for citizens, operators, hardware vendors, and equipment manufacturers. Furthermore, CONATEL aims to enhance regulatory transparency across the market. Stakeholders can now submit technical feedback, […]
Nicaragua Updates Equipment Homologation Rules
Nicaragua Updates Equipment Homologation Rules Nicaragua’s telecommunications regulator, the Telecommunications and Postal Services Regulatory Institute (TELCOR), has updated its equipment classification lists, defining which telecommunications products are exempt from homologation, subject to homologation, or prohibited in the country. The updated framework makes Nicaragua equipment homologation a critical consideration for manufacturers, importers, and compliance professionals assessing […]
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 […]
United States UWB Rules Update
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a significant UWB rules update aimed at modernizing the regulatory framework for unlicensed Ultra-Wideband technologies in the United States. On September 30, 2026, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), identified as FCC 26-66 / ET Docket No. 26-245. The proposal reviews rules originally established in […]
Mexico Expands NOM-221 Import Compliance
Mexico has amended Annex 2.4.1 of the General Rules and Criteria on Foreign Trade. The amendment expands the tariff classifications linked to NOM compliance for certain telecommunications products at the point of entry. This change is especially relevant for Mexico NOM-221 compliance. It covers products within the scope of NOM-221-SCFI-2017 and NOM-221/2-SCFI-2018. Annex 2.4.1 lists […]
Canada Adopts SAR Measurement Standard IEC/IEEE 62209-1528 AMD 1
Canada has updated its regulatory framework for radio frequency exposure testing. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) now integrates IEC/IEEE 62209-1528 AMD 1 into the national framework. This Canada RF Exposure update brings Canadian requirements closer to international technical guidance. However, ISED keeps several national procedures in place for specific SAR testing scenarios. Manufacturers […]
United States: FCC Supply Chain Rules
The FCC supply chain rules introduce new considerations for manufacturers preparing equipment for the United States market. From component sourcing to online listings, the measures address how companies obtain equipment authorization and market their products. On September 11, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission published its Final Rule, “Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications […]
Hong Kong Radio Standards: Three HKCA Updates
Manufacturers and suppliers evaluating equipment for Hong Kong should review three revised specifications covering ISM equipment, LTE base stations, and FDD repeaters. The August 2026 editions of Hong Kong radio standards HKCA 1007, HKCA 1056, and HKCA 1072 clarify equipment scope and set out applicable technical and evaluation requirements. Prescribed under Section 32D of the […]
China Cybersecurity Labeling for Connected Cameras
China cybersecurity labeling offers connected camera manufacturers a voluntary way to demonstrate product security. The program took effect on July 1, 2026. It introduces three security ratings covering device protection, personal information, and security assurance. Three Chinese authorities issued Notice No. 3 of 2026 on June 15, 2026. These authorities include the Cyberspace Administration of […]