Home / The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) of Hong Kong has published the April 2026 edition of the Hong Kong Table of Frequency Allocations. This comprehensive handbook provides the framework for frequency allocations in accordance with Region 3 allocations under the Radio Regulations. The updated publication serves as a critical reference for spectrum…
Home / The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore has issued important circulars regarding the mandatory compliance requirements for regulated goods under the Energy Conservation Act (ECA). These updates, detailed in Circular NEA-LSD-CIRCULAR-ECA-00001-2026 and NEA-LSD-CIRCULAR-ECA-00002-2025, outline the implementation of new and revised Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and the Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS). The…
Home / The Bureau of Indian Standards has recently published updated guidelines regarding the implementation of revised standards for LED luminaires. These new regulations fall under the Compulsory Registration Order and specifically target the IS 10322 series of standards. The revisions aim to enhance safety, performance, and testing protocols for a wide range of lighting…
Home / The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) of Hong Kong has recently published updated performance specifications for radio and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) equipment. These updates, outlined in the newly released Issue 2 of HKCA 1049 and HKCA 1078, specifically target devices operating within the 865–868 MHz and 920–925 MHz frequency bands. The…
Home / The Communications Authority of Kenya has officially released its 2025 Technical Specifications for Mobile Cellular Devices. This new regulatory framework establishes the minimum technical requirements for smartphones, feature phones, and tablets that utilize mobile network technologies within the country. The primary objectives of these specifications are to ensure that all mobile devices operating…
Home / On March 18, 2026, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) focusing on the mutual recognition of Internet-of-Things (IoT) cybersecurity schemes. This landmark agreement aims to streamline the certification process for manufacturers while enhancing consumer confidence in the…
Home / On March 30, 2026, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) in India issued a notification extending the exemption from security certification for specific telecommunications equipment. The notification specifically applies to cloud-implemented IP Routers and Wi-Fi Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs). This announcement serves as a continuation of a previous directive issued on July…
Home / On March 27, 2026, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) under the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications in India, issued an Office Memorandum amending a previous directive from January 2, 2025. This amendment expands the scope of Communication Security Requirements (CSR) testing by introducing a new classification group for Internet of…
Home / On February 13, 2026, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia issued an annex to Resolution No. 24, establishing updated procedures for the certification and conformity assessment of information and communication equipment. This regulation aims to ensure that telecommunications equipment supplied to the Mongolian market complies with established requirements regarding human health, environmental safety,…
Home / The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) under the Department of Telecommunications in India has issued a new notification that introduces greater flexibility for applicants undergoing security testing. Released on March 17, 2026, this directive permits manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers to modify the software of their Device Under Test (DUT) while evaluations…
Home / The National Centre for Communication Security in India has issued a new notification regarding the hardening of devices for security testing and certification. Released on March 11, 2026, this directive outlines mandatory procedures that Original Equipment Manufacturers must follow to comply with the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements. The notification aims to standardize…
Home / The National Frequency Agency (ANF) of Tunisia, under the Ministry of Communication Technologies, has issued the technical specifications for maritime mobile networks. This regulatory document defines the technical conditions and procedures for operating maritime radio equipment in accordance with the national telecommunications code, the National Frequency Plan, and ITU Radio Regulations. The specifications…
