MIC introduces QCVN 132:2022/BTTTT Electrical Safety standard for ICT and ITE products such as TVs, laptops, tablets, desktop PCs, DECT phones, and set-top-boxes. Effective January 1, 2024 Circular 24/2022/TT-BTTTT along with QCVN 132:2022/BTTTT Electrical Safety standards was enacted by the Vietnam MIC. This safety standard is based on IEC 62368-1:2018 and includes electrical safety requirements…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…