On May 13, 2025, the EU announced an amendment to the European Council Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 concerning the use of certain substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMR) in cosmetic products. Annex II of the regulation contains the list of prohibited substances, while Annexes III to VI include substances that are restricted or permitted under specific co..

On April 28, 2025, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China released regulations outlining the basic requirements for the quality management of online sales of medical devices. These regulations specify the requirements that apply to online sellers and e-commerce platform operators selling medical devices online in China. The main contents of the regulation are as follows: ..

On April 21, 2025, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) added provisions regarding titanium dioxide in the regulations on the naming, quantity and usage conditions of ingredients used in cosmetics (items 212a and 212b). These regulations specify the usage conditions for titanium dioxide in cosmetics due to concerns over the nano-sized particles of titanium dioxide, with the goal of enhan..

On March 18, 2025, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) released a draft amendment regarding the labeling standards, methods, and conditions for medical devices. Manufacturers, importers, license holders, and those who have reported registration details of medical devices are required to prepare medical device labels and IFU in accordance with these regulations. The label for medical d..

On January 22, 2025, CONTAEL of Paraguay issued Resolution No. 0148-2025 revising the Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF). According to this resolution, the 3300-3700 MHz band will be allocated to 5G.

On February 18, 2025, KOMDIGI of Indonesia released Decree No. 46 of 2025 on WPT technical specifications and frequency spectrum. The decree replaces the previous Decree No. 260 of 2024 and is currently in effect.

On April 24, 2025, the NCEC of Ukraine released the 700MHz band in Western Ukraine to eliminate radio interference from Polish 4G/5G mobile networks. Release of the 700MHz band for Ukrainian television broadcasters’ transmitters is scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2026.

On April 11, 2025, Chile’s SUBTEL launched a public consultation on a new regulation that will govern the interoperability between mobile communication devices and chargers. Stakeholders can submit their comments from April 11 to May 5, 2025, and SUBTEL will provide a response on July 8. The proposed regulation, which was submitted for public consultation, states that the following products must..

On April 28, 2025, Hong Kong’s OFCA approved China Mobile Hongkong Limited (CMHK), a nationwide mobile telecommunications service provider in Hong Kong, to discontinue its 3G services. CMHK must provide 3G services by June 30, 2025, and OFCA recommends that it upgrade its services or replace its devices or SIM cards before that date.

On February 14, 2025, Bermuda’s RAB announced that products that only support Bluetooth or Wi-Fi will no longer require Bermuda approval. Products that only support Bluetooth or Wi-Fi must comply with all technical standards required by international agencies FCC, ISED and ETSI, even if Bermuda approval is not required.