July 2026 Regulatory Newsletter: Brazil, China, Singapore & 6 More Countries
This Month at a Glance:
- Spectrum access expands: Nigeria opened the lower 6 GHz band for license-exempt Wi-Fi, Chile added the W band to its fixed satellite standard, and Bahrain set out how it treats license-exempt frequency bands.
- Security and certification requirements tighten: Singapore raised its home gateway security baseline to CLS Level 2, Brazil consolidated its LED lighting certification rules, and Taiwan will require information security documentation for EV chargers and energy storage products from 2028.
- New rules and enforcement take hold: Bangladesh began seizing unlicensed walkie-talkies nationwide, China introduced new CNCA certification rules for measurement and intellectual property management systems, and Japan expanded speed options for Inmarsat-D equipment.
Country Updates
Bahrain: TRA Clarifies License-Exempt Spectrum Rules
July 28, 2026
Bahrain’s TRA has explained how it treats license-exempt bands such as 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRaWAN and PMR446, all on a non-interference, non-protection basis. The position paper is not binding, but it may shape future rulemaking. Type approval remains mandatory for all radio equipment, apart from personal imports for private use.
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Singapore: Updates Security Rules for Home Gateways
July 28, 2026
Issue 2 of IMDA TS RG-SEC moves the residential gateway baseline from CLS Level 1 to CLS Level 2. Gateways now need stronger password rules, account lockout, secure firmware delivery with no hardcoded credentials, and data collection and IPv6 tunneling features turned off by default. Manufacturers seeking equipment registration should check their products against the revised clauses.
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Nigeria: Opens Lower 6GHz Band for Wi-Fi 6
July 27, 2026
The NCC’s framework makes 5925 to 6425 MHz available on a license-exempt basis for Wi-Fi 6 and other WAS/RLAN use, with separate power caps for indoor LPI devices (200 mW EIRP) and VLP devices (25 mW EIRP). Type approval is still required before any device is imported, sold or deployed, and the band is shared without interference protection.
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Brazil: Inmetro Expands Mandatory Certification for LED Lamps and Luminaires
July 21, 2026
Portaria No. 231/2026 consolidates Inmetro’s quality and conformity assessment rules for LED lamps and luminaires, adding updated test standards and a minimum L70 lumen maintenance of 15,000 hours. Manufacturers and importers have 24 months to comply, while distributors and retailers have 48 months before the previous rules are revoked.
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Japan: Expands Inmarsat-D Radio Equipment Speed Options
July 16, 2026
MIC Ordinance No. 84 of 2026 adds data rates from 1,600 up to 25,600 bps for Inmarsat-D radio equipment, alongside the existing 600 and 1,800 bps setting. The change took effect immediately, and existing certifications stay valid for equipment that keeps its original speed settings.
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Chile: Expands Satellite Bands to Boost Competition
July 13, 2026
Subtel’s amended fixed satellite service standard adds the W band to the Ku and Ka bands already authorized, with the V band expected to follow. The change applies to every current provider, including Starlink and HughesNet, as well as future entrants, giving operators more spectrum to grow capacity.
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China: Issues New CNCA MMS and IPMS Certification Rules
July 8, 2026
CNCA-MMS-01:2026 and CNCA-IPMS-01:2026 took effect on September 1, 2026, following a transition period that began on June 5. The rules set the certification basis, minimum auditor staffing and business scope categories that certification bodies must meet for measurement and intellectual property management system certification.
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Bangladesh: Mandates BTRC Licensing for Wireless Devices
July 8, 2026
BTRC is working with law enforcement to seize unlicensed walkie-talkies and file police cases across the country. Under the amended Telecommunication Regulation Act, spectrum allocation and a wireless device license are required to use, store, import, market or operate these devices, which puts hotels, malls, security firms and other organizations at direct risk.
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Taiwan: Key Points for Type Approval of Electrical and Electronic Products
July 6, 2026
BSMI’s type approval key points, last amended on May 20, 2026, set certificate validity at three years and batch sampling at 1 in 20 for information and EMC products and 1 in 10 for other categories. From January 1, 2028, EV chargers, power conversion systems, solar PV converters and stationary lithium storage devices will also need information security documentation.
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