Regulatory Body ICASA Shuts Down Due to Strike
Workers have gone on strike after failing to reach an agreement over wage increases. Offices will be shut down until further notice, putting an indefinite delay on type approval certifications....
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Singapore Update for AC Adaptors
Enterprise Singapore recently issued a circular discussing certification requirement for AC adaptors that can deliver more than 100W, ensuring compliance to IEC 62368-1, which is required for...
India Restricts Import of Certain Products
Recently, India introduced restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, and other devices categorized under HSN 8471. These restrictions have been extended by the DGFT for three months in order...
Brazil’s ANATEL postpones Act 5159
ANATEL released Act 13011 (2023) this week, postponing Act 5159's effective date. This will give charger manufacturers more time to meet Act 5159 requirements. Manufacturers have expressed concern...
Malaysia’s certification body, SIRIM, has recently announced that ST has implemented new ST COA requirements
1. Component list for MEPS product (Performance Report) Effective immediately, the applicant of new and renewal applications for MEPS products will need to make sure the component list is available...
Laos Regulatory Update
Laos MTC recently issued an announcement updating type approval and labeling requirements, effective August 4, 2023. A brief summary of the changes: There have been changes to the...
China NAL Regulatory Standard Update
On July 3, 2023, China released an adjustment of the Catalogue of Network Critical Equipment and Network Security Products. For a complete list of products impacted and regulatory requirements for...
India TEC Update
On June 23, 2023, India TEC issued announcements regarding the extension of phase 3 and 4 products to be mandatory for testing and certification, and the list of products added to the requirement. ...
Vietnam: Wireless and ICT products
Vietnam MIC Regulatory Update: May 31, 2023, Vietnam MIC released Circ. 04/2023/TT-BTTTT (replacing Circ. 02/2022/TT-BTTTT) which lays out the new list of wireless and ICT products under MIC ICT...
South Africa: Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations
South Africa ICASA Amenda RF Regulations: May 23, 2023, ICASA, South Africa's regulatory body, published Gazette 48643 entitled "Notice to Amend Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum...
The Mozambique Conformity Assessment Program
Mozambique Regulatory Authority: The Mozambique Conformity Assessment Program was established by the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, represented by the National Institute of Standards and...
Israel: Safety and Energy Efficiency Requirements
Israel Safety and Energy Efficiency Requirements: On June 1, 2022, a new standard reform effectively permitted the import of products covered by official standards through an Israeli standardization...
Clothing Storage Unit Regulatory Update: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) updated 16 CFR 1261
Clothing Storage Unit Regulatory Update: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently adopted, and has published, the updated 16 CFR 1261 in the Federal Register, outlining that...
Safety Standard Update Effective Dec 31,2024
Enterprise Singapore recently announced via Circular CPSO-310323-08 an update on the safety standard for registration requirements of the 13A fused switched connection units, which are classified as...
CHINA: China SRRC deadline for type approval applications
China SRRC deadline for type approval applications using old standards in the 2.4/5.1/5.8GHz frequency band: The State Radio Administration of MIIT recently made the following notification about the...
CHILE: Update on Battery Certification Requirements
Chile Regulatory Compliance Update on Battery Certification Requirements: Effective March 31, 2024, it will be mandatory for electric battery chargers intended for domestic use to undergo a...
USA: Manufacturers of Clothing Storage Units
Manufacturers of Clothing Storage Units: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (#CPSC) recently adopted ASTM F2057-23 (updated version of ASTM F2057), as the mandatory federal standard for...
North America Commercial Appliance Standards Update
Commerical Appliance Standards Update: UL and CSA are retiring previously used standards for commercial refrigeration appliances and icemakers to replace them with North America specific standards...
Saudi Arabia New Energy Efficiency and Water Rationalization Standard for Electric Dishwashers
Electric Dishwashers are under the SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate (SIRC) Scheme. A new energy efficiency standard for electric dishwasher water ration was published February 10, 2023 under SASO...
Hong Kong OFCA New Regulation of Type Acceptance Criteria
Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) announced a new regulation of Type Acceptance Criteria for 5GNR Repeater Equipment Operating below 6GHz with standard no. TAC 012 ISSUE 1...
