On December 4, 2023, the Chilean SEC announced the TV safety test protocol (PE No.8/1 2023). The standard for the updated protocol (PE No.8/1 2023) belongs to IEC 62368-1:2018 and will come into effect from June 30, 2025. The main points are as follows: The scope range of the updated protocol (PE No. 8/1: 2023) has been expanded to 65 inches TV. Certificates according to the existing protocol (P..

On October 23, 2023, DPIIT issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) that mandates ISI marks for door fitting. This order will take effect from April 23, 2024. The types of door fittings applied to ISI mark mandates are as follows:

NTA announced a new frequency band policy 2080. According to the new policy, updates are as follows: 1. The allowed 5Ghz band was extended to 5.150-5.350 GHz, 5.470 – 5.650 GHz and 5.725 – 5.825 GHz. 2. 865-868 MHz has been allocated for IoT, M2M and smart metering operating in non-cellular mode in an unprotective and non-exclusive shared basis. 3. UWB is now allowed for SRD applications in 6.0~..

During the festive period, here is the holiday closure dates of the regulatory agencies. Please keep this in mind when working with Africa agencies. PAYS/ AGENCES AGENCIES ANNUAL VACATION BURKINA ( ARCEP) December 11th: National Day (public holiday) December 25th: Christmas (public holiday) January 1st to January 3rd: Closed January 4th, 2024: Resumption TCHAD ( ARCEP) On 28/11/2023: Proclamatio..

On 25 September 2023, the DPIIT issued a QCO for Miscellaneous Steel Products. This regulation will come into effect from March 2024. The products which are mandatory for ISI Mark are as follows:

On 13 October 2023, ASTM published F963-23, revised standard regarding to Toy Safety. Numerous changes of these requirements were aligned with CPSC and federal regulations. This standard covers requirements and test methods for toy targeting children under 14 years of age. Requirements subject to the revised standard are as follows: 1) Sound-producing toys 2) Battery accessibility 3) Expanding m..

RSS-252, issue 2, Intelligent Transportation Systems’(ITS) On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895-5925 MHz Band, replaces RSS-252, issue 1, Intelligent Transportation Systems – Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) - On Board Unit (OBU) in the 5895-5925 MHz band. The main changes are listed below: 1. removed all sections from issue 1 2. added sections 1-5 to establish the technical parameters f..

On November 13, 2023, the China CNCA announced changes to the required product certification standards for switches and control equipment. From 1 March, 2024, GB/T 7251.2-2023 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Unit Assembly - Part 2: The Power Switchgear and Control Unit Assembly shall be implemented, replacing GB/T 7251.12-2013. Until February 29, 2024, manufacturers can voluntarily choose to ..

Following up our previous news about new exemption of type approval in Botswana, recently, there was a workshop on the further changes of Type approval in Botswana. According to the workshop, an exemption certificate is required for the exempted products, which will be able to be applied in their new e-service system. At the moment, however, the system is still being built. Until then, whenever ..

On October 19, 2023, Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry announced exemptions for inspections and approvals for dozens of products to facilitate Israeli imports. On the condition that shipments out of customs supervision are taken out and imported into Israel, the importer is not required to submit a certificate of compliance with the standard conditions under the customary conditions. It ..