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Trinidad and Tobago: Introduction of 5 Year Certification Validity Period

Effective immediately, Trinidad & Tobago has officially revised its regulations to implement a 5-year validity period for certifications. Previously, certificates were issued with indefinite validity. This update applies to all products currently certified in the country, and it is crucial to take note of the issuance date of your existing certificate. Consider the following with…

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Brazil: ANATEL’s Latest Updates on Safety and IPv6 Standards

ANATEL has issued three new Official Letters concerning the updated Safety standard (Act 17087) and the new IPv6 standard (Act 7971). 463/2023 & 466/2023 Official Letter 463/2023 provides additional insights into the upcoming enforcement of the new Safety standard, Act 17087/2022, starting on December 27th, 2023. Key points include: Laboratories previously authorized for testing under…

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Argentina: ENACOM Approves 5G NR Device Authorization

The Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) in Argentina, on December 5, 2023, issued Resolution 2097/2023, ushering in significant changes. This latest resolution permits the approval of 5G NR devices within Argentina, specifically endorsing their use within the n78 band (3300-3700 MHz). It also introduces Chapter V, dedicated to 5G NR, to the local technical standard….

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Holidays and Annual Leave for Country Regulatory Agencies

As the holiday season for countries around the world approaches, it’s imperative for companies to understand how these holidays can impact certification timelines. We’ve got your back to help stay up to date on a few top country’s holidays and how they might impact your certification process. Argentina The lab is still open with reduced…

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Indonesia: Telecom Device Certification Drafts Regulating Domestic and Overseas Labs

Aligned Laboratory Designation for Telecommunication Devices Certification through SDPPI For years, the Minister of Communication and Informatics of Indonesia (KOMINFO) has practiced unilateral laboratory designation towards overseas testing labs for telecommunication devices certification. This approach aimed to expedite certification processes and reduce lengthy queues. However, the limited recognition of specific test labs has sparked concerns…

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Brazil: ANATEL Announces New Test Procedure and Requirements

ANATEL issued Official Letter 429/2023 last week, formally affirming its updated procedure for test reports. The letter confirms that all test reports, whether conducted within Brazil or abroad, must comply with Act 4083’s requirements, including the provision of traceability information. Moving forward, it is not possible to accept test reports done abroad before the OCD…

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China: New Certification Approval for Batteries and Power Supplies

Certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries, Battery Packs, and Power Supplies in accordance with Chinese CCC standards. As of August 1, 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation, through Announcement No. 10 of 2023, approved compulsory CCC certification for lithium-ion batteries, battery packs, mobile power supplies, and telecommunication terminal adapters. Post the TC03 expert group’s consensus, critical…

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India: Updated Product List for Required Certifications in Phase V

The Telecommunication Engineering Center of India recently updated the telecommunication equipment testing and certification requirements in Phase V of the MTCTE regime. Regulatory Updates Key Takeaways The amendments primarily focus on the date for mandatory certification and the acceptance of ILAC test reports. Mandatory Certification Date The mandatory certification process for Phase V of the…

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Singapore: AC Adapter and Short Range Device Certification Updates

Singapore Releases Comprehensive Guidelines for AC Adaptor Certification and Updates Technical Specifications for Short-Range Devices AC Adaptor Certification Requirements The recent release of Circular CPSO-070923-11 by the Singapore Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) brings clarity to the evaluation and certification criteria for AC adaptors delivering more than 100W of power to connected devices. This development…