Home / China has officially approved its first mandatory national standard for hazardous substance control in electrical and electronic products. Titled GB 26572-2025: Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products, the standard was issued by the Standardization Administration of China and will take effect on August 1, 2027. Mandatory Limits…
Home / On August 8, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change published a proposed resolution via the National Environmental Council (Conama) that would restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic equipment marketed within the national territory. The measure aligns with environmental and health protection goals, and public comments are open through…
Home / Singapore has launched a new regulatory standard, SS 715:2025, to promote the deployment of energy-efficient IT equipment in data centres operating in tropical climates. The standard is designed to help operators reduce energy consumption by at least 30%, supporting national sustainability goals and aligning with the country’s broader Green Data Centre Roadmap. Driving…
Home / On August 20, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) issued Official Letter No. 246/2025, formally revoking the temporary authorization that had allowed certification of equipment operating with Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) technology in Band 2 (1880–1920 MHz). This decision aligns with Brazil’s current spectrum policy, which reserves this frequency range exclusively for Time…
Home / On August 11, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published implementation guidelines for Amendment No. 1 to IS 16270:2023 India’s standard covering general requirements and test methods for secondary cells and batteries used in solar photovoltaic applications. This amendment must be implemented by December 8, 2025. Expanded Scope and Technical Updates The…
Home / The Ministry of Communications and Informatization of the Republic of Belarus has issued an official clarification of the national regulatory framework governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum (RFS). The statement outlines the roles of state bodies involved in spectrum management and emphasizes the importance of compliance with existing procedures. This update aims…
Home / On August 7, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) approved a major update to the regulation governing Terms of Commitment for Conduct Adjustment (RTAC). This revision represents a significant shift in Anatel’s enforcement framework, emphasizing efficiency, transparency, and the reduction of legal disputes. A Shift Toward Consensual Regulatory Enforcement The updated RTAC regulation…
Home / Anatel’s Board of Directors has approved a 45-day Public Consultation to review the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) use in Brazil’s telecommunications sector. The initiative follows an internal assessment that found existing regulations to be modern and non-restrictive for AI adoption. The proposed changes do not introduce a dedicated AI regulation but…
Home / Previously, on November 7, 2024, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) withdrew its previous directive governing the production and import of ISM band Wi-Fi routers. The withdrawal applies to both devices manufactured domestically and those brought in from abroad. Updated Technical Requirement While the earlier directive is no longer in force, BTRC has…
Home / On August 1, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) approved significant revisions to the Regulation for Conformity Assessment and Approval of Telecommunications Products. This update, part of the 2025–2026 Regulatory Agenda, broadens the scope of compliance to include marketplaces, refurbished products, and data centers integrated into telecom networks. Expanded List of Violations The…
Home / The National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) has released the Implementation Rules for Compulsory Product Certification for Mobile Power Supplies, Lithium-Ion Batteries, and Battery Packs (Trial) (CNCA-C09-02:2025). These rules will take effect on August 15, 2025, replacing the provisions in CNCA-C09-01:2023 for these product categories. Designated certification bodies will be required to develop…
Home / India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), has announced a significant procedural change affecting telecom products that are no longer actively sold or nearing their operational end-of-life. Revised Policy for End of Sale/Life (EoS/EoL) Devices Previously, EoS/EoL devices that underwent any modification after the ITSAR (Indian Telecom…
