Regulatory Updates & Events

19 April 2021 - The Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) have published the procedures for Type Approval for Radio Communications Equipment in Afghanistan. These procedures cover any Equipment used or to be used in connection with the provision of radio communications, unless explicitly exempted by ATRA.

04 February 2021 - The Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE) of Algeria has published updated Short-Range Device Guidelines dated 17th January 2021 - ”Décret exécutif n° 21-43 du 3 Joumada Ethania 1442 correspondant au 17 janvier 2021 fixant les caractéristiques des dispositifs de faible portée utilisés dans l'établissement des réseaux privés internes radioélectriques.

02 December 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 19th October 2021 relating to Resolution 1038/2021 and Approvals for electrical equipment, PCS have received further information from in-country contacts concerning the implementation of the revised validity periods.

19 October 2021 - The Argentine Regulator – Ministerio de Produccion, Secretaria de Comercio - has published Resolution 1038/2021 related to Approvals for electrical equipment.

07 September 2021 - ENACOM (ENTE NACIONAL DE COMUNICACIONES) - published Resolution 1248/2021 on 1st September 2021, recognizing INTI National Lab as an accredited test laboratory for the following RF testing standards.

07 June 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 13th August 2020 regarding the introduction of Resolución 854/2020 outlining new labelling requirements, PCS would like to remind customers that all new products will need to adhere to the new labelling requirements by 12th August 2022.

05 February 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update dated 22nd December 2020, Argentine Regulator – Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) – have extended the deadline for the public consultation regarding the 5925 - 6425 MHz band until 17th February 2021.

19 November 2021 - On 17th November 2021, the Australian Communications and Media Authority released two new public consultations.

19 October 2021 - On 18th October, Australian Regulator – Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) - announced a new public consultation IFC 37/2021, inviting submissions of comments from any interested parties.

07 September 2021 - On 27th August 2021, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) released a public consultation which covers options for use of spectrum in urban excise areas and updates to the s.145(4) determination, receiver spurious emission limits and RALI MS44.

09 April 2021 -  On 7th April 2021, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published a public consultation concerning the 5GHz and 6GHz bands

02 April 2021 - On the 29th March, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), announced a public consultation on their 5-year spectrum outlook.

18 March 2021 - On 9th March 2021, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) released two public consultations as below:

1. Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to Class Licences

2. Public Consultation on Draft Radiocommunications Equipment (General) Rules 2021

16 March 2021 - From recent discussion with local partners, PCS can confirm that as of February 2021, the Directorate of Wireless Licensing, Frequency & Monitoring (DWLF&M) in Bahrain has merged with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and as such will now be known as a single, consolidated entity – Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

22 November 2021 - The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority – BOCRA – have published a draft public consultation on Type Approval Repair Services Providers Guidelines.

30 July 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 26th January 2021, the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) have issued their latest version of the Type Approval verification guidelines for SIM enabled devices.

26 January 2021 - After holding a workshop for all stakeholders on 19th November 2020 to discuss the implementation of a new Type Approval Verification system for SIM enabled devices, the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) has now published the official guidelines

07 December 2021 - On 29th November 2021, Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) - have released 2 Acts.

30 November 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 10th May 2021, the Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) – issued Official Notice 233/2021 on 29th November 2021 in support of public health emergency measures to help reduce the impact on certification and maintenance activities.

08 November 2021 - On 25th October 2021, Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) - released new ACT No. 9435 and an update to ACT No. 3153, revising the technical requirements for Transceiver Conformity Assessment Validation for Radio Base stations.

16 September 2021 - On 1st and 8th September 2021, Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) - announced 2 new Public Consultations, inviting submission of comments.

02 August 2021 - On 17th and 29th July, Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) announced 3 new Public Consultations for submission of comments.

15 July 2021 - On 29th June 2021, Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) issued official letter No. 112/2021. This is an additional guideline for SAR compliance tests requirements provided in ACT No. 1630 of March 11, 2021.

18 June 2021 - On 10th June 2021 Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) announced Public Consultations 29 and 30 for submission of comments.

14 June 2021 - Further to PCS’ Regulatory Update on 29th March 2021, Brazilian Regulator – Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) – released Act 3939 on 8th June 2021, outlining the procedure to apply for certain types of products that do not need local testing in Brazil and instead use foreign test reports.

10 June 2021 - On 7th June 2021, Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) released Public consultation no. 27 and invited any interested parties to comment.

21 May 2021 - On 11th and 17th May, Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) announced Public Consultations 23 and 25 for submission of comments.

10 May 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 23rd December, the Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) – issued Official Notice 65/2021 on 7th May 2021 in support of public health emergency measures to help reduce the impact on certification and maintenance activities.

13 April 2021 - On 7th of April 2020, Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) opened a public consultation which aims to establish and regulate the technical and operational requirements necessary for satellite communications systems (either Brazilian or foreign) operating over the Brazilian territory.

29 March 2021 - On 23rd and 26th March Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) released 2 Public consultations:
- Public Consultation No. 11 outlining the Operational Procedure for Product Homologation for Telecommunications by Declaration of Conformity with Test report
- Public Consultation No. 14 concerning an update to the requirements for assessing the technical compliance of Transceivers for Radio Base Stations.

18 March 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 14th October 2020 concerning Brazil ANATEL’s public consultation no. 69 regarding the SAR Testing Procedures for Telecommunications products, PCS can now confirm that the final regulation – Act 1630 – was issued on 11th March 2021. This also revokes previous SAR Act no. 955 of February 8, 2018.

12 March 2021 - On 9th March 2021, Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) published Act No. 1477 establishing the technical and operational requirements for the use of the 3,300 MHz - 3,700 MHz band. This frequency range will be used for 5G NR (band n78).

03 March 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 16th December regarding a public consultation for equipment operating in the 5.925 – 7.125 GHz band, PCS can now confirm that the final regulation – Act 1306 - was issued on 26th February 2021.

26 January 2021 - On 20th January 2021, Brazilian Regulator – Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) – issued official letter Anatel nº 12/2021/ORCN/SOR-ANATEL. This letter extends the deadline stipulated for the delivery of complementary tests related to the evaluation of 5G technology, set forth in official letter 598/2020.

19 January 2021 - On 5th January 2021, the Brazilian Regulator - Agência Nacional De Telecomunicações (ANATEL) – released Act 77, establishing requirements and guidelines for cybersecurity, in the aim of minimizing the risk of vulnerabilities in Telecommunications equipment.

08 January 2021 - With regards to the Brazilian regulator – ANATEL – manufacturers are reminded that ACT No. 4082 of 31st July 2020 and ACT No. 4083 of 31st July 2020 will come into force on 31st January 2021.

18 August 2021 - On 27th July 2021, modifications to Chile’s Type Approval Regulation – Resolución 1985 – were published in the National Congress Library of Chile (Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile) under the Resolución 1321 EXENTA.

07 December 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update dated 7th April 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China (MIIT) have released official regulation of Automotive Radar in 76 - 79 GHz band, which will take effect from 1st March 2022.

02 November 2021 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China (MIIT) have released an official regulation including technical requirements for 2.4GHz, 5.1GHz and 5.8GHz frequency bands, which will take effect from 1st January 2022.

07 June 2021 - On 1st June 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China (MIIT) released the Guideline for Industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) Radio Frequency Usage (2021 version). The Guideline is a summary of existing regulations and has no change to any existing requirements.

07 April 2021 - On 31st March 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China (MIIT) released a public consultation on the draft regulation of Automotive Radar operating in 76-79 band. The deadline for comments or suggestions is 6th May 2021.

29 January 2021 - On 27th January 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China (MIIT) released a public consultation on the new regulation (draft version) of 2400-2483.5MHz, 5150-5350MHz and 5725-5850MHz bands.

07 July 2021 - Recently, the Colombian Regulator - National Agency for the Spectrum (ANE) - released a public consultation which proposes a modification to expand the free-use spectrum.

25 January 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory update dated 11th January 2021, the Colombian Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MINTIC) and the National Agency for the Spectrum (ANE) – have extended the deadline for the public consultation concerning the use of 5G and / or WiFi 6 technology to 29th January 2021.

11 January 2021 - On 16th December 2020, The Colombian Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MINTIC) and the National Agency for the Spectrum (ANE) – released a public consultation which proposes alternatives for the use of the 6GHz band, with the aim to incentivize the development of upcoming technologies including 5G and / or WiFi 6 technology.

07 May 2021 - On 30th April 2021, Costa Rican RF Regulator - Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones (SUTEL) - released amendments to the National Frequency Allocation Plan. The changes are effective immediately.

31 March 2021 - The Dominican Republic RF Regulator - Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones - (Indotel) has announced for a public consultation regarding amendments to the General Telecommunications Law 153-98. It will close on the 31st May 2021.

05 July 2021 - In addition to PCS’ Regulatory Update issued on 10 February 2021 concerning listing GLN (Global Location Number) and GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) in EAC Declarations registered via Russian local holders, on 19 June 2021 the Russian Government issued Decision No 936 confirming delay in implementation of requirements listing GLN (Global Location Number) from 1 July 2021 to 1 September 2021.

10 February 2021 - In addition to PCS’ Regulatory Update issued on 08 December 2020 concerning EAC Declaration registration procedure via Russian Certification Bodies, on 04 February 2021 the Russian Accreditation Authority agreed on some changes to Decree 877 concerning listing of GLN (Global Location Number) and GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) in EAC Declarations registered via Russian certification holders.

03 February 2021 - Following a Eurasian Commission meeting on 29th January 2021, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has now agreed to postpone the implementation of EAEC TR 048/2019 technical regulation on Energy Efficiency.

12 August 2021 Further to PCS’ Regulatory Update of 26th July 2021, Regional RF Regulator – Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) – has now extended the period for comments until 13th August

26 July 2021 - On 12th July 2021, Regional RF Regulator - Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) - issued a public consultation regarding an update to its Regional Spectrum Management Plan, which covers the countries Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

15 October 2021 - The Ecuador Regulator – Agencia de Regulación y Control de las Telecomunicaciones (ARCOTEL) – has announced a public consultation is underway concerning a comprehensive modification of their National Frequency Plan.

06 September 2021 - The Ecuadorian RF Regulator - Agencia de Regulación y Control de las Telecomunicaciones (ARCOTEL) - has updated its list of International Organizations accepted for the Type Approval process.

29 July 2021 - The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has recently approved voice calls via 4G Technology (VoLTE) in Egypt’s telecommunication market.

13 July 2021 - The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has published recently two new regulatory documents concerning new SRD guideleines and published a new National Frequency Allocation Plan.

12 January 2021 The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has published an updated Short-Range Devices Guidelines dated December 2020. These regulations replace the Short-Range Wireless Devices Frequency Plan published 17th December 2018 and are effective immediately

04 June 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 18th December 2020 regarding a public consultation on changes to the National Frequency Allocation Plan, the final Plan was issued by Honduran Authority – CONATEL – and published in the national gazette on 06 March 2021.

08 December 2021 - Hong Kong Regulator – Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) have released multiple updates on Type Acceptance Criteria’s: TAC007 - 5G New Radio Base Station Equipment Operating below 6GHz Band, TAC008 - 5G New Radio User Equipment Operating below 6GHz Band, TAC009 - 5G New Radio User Equipment for Interworking Operation with other radios, TAC010 - 5G NR, E-UTRA, UTRA AND GSM/EDGE multi-standard radios (MSR) Base Station Equipment Operating below 6GHz and TAC011 - Active Antenna System (AAS) Base Station Equipment Operating below 6GHz.

02 August 2021 - On 28th July 2021, Hong Kong RF Regulator – Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) – issued a General Advice “Users of the Second Generation Mobile (2G) Services Advised to Consider Upgrade to Higher Generation of Mobile Services”.

22 December 2021 - WPC - On 10th December 2021, the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC) of the Ministry of Communications of India, published a new regulation for UHF RFID equipment operating in the 865-868 MHz frequency band, called the ‘Use of Low Power Equipment in the Frequency Band 865-868 MHz for Short Range Devices (Exemption from Licence) Rules, 2021’.

10 November 2021 - TEC - The Ministry of Communications department of Telecommunications Engineering Centre have provided clarification between the MTCTE Procedure that was released in May and the latest mandatory date for labelling.

06 October 2021 - TEC - Further to our regulatory update 24th September 2021, we have noted the link provided is not always accessible, please find the pdf attached here for reference instead.

24 September 2021 - TEC - On 22nd September 2021, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) announced the notification of Phase’s III and IV for the mandatory testing and certification of telecommunication equipment (MTCTE).

23 September 2021 - TEC - The Indian Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has released an updated Annexure to the Essential Requirements for Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE).

20 September 2021 - BIS - On 10th September 2021, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued an advisory for licensees holding BIS certifications under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS).

17 September 2021 - BIS – On 1st September 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a clarification on cameras used in medical devices within the scope of the Requirement of Compulsory Registration Order, 2021.

03 August 2021 - BIS - Following PCS Regulatory Update dated 7th April 2021 informing the issuance of a new Order (Electronics and Information  Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021), on 1st July 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced an amendment to this Order.

25 May 2021 - The India Telecommunications Engineering Centre (TEC) have released an updated procedure for Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE). The original procedure was released in October 2018.

07 April 2021  - The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), who oversees the entire safety scheme in India, has issued a notification that a new order has been issued entitled: Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021

16 March 2021 - Following PCS’ Regulatory Update dated 2nd October 2020 relating to the addition of further product categories requiring mandatory certification under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced an extension to the implementation date of mandatory CRS requirements.

03 March 2021 - On 26th February 2021, India’s RF Regulator, Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC), announced the formation of a committee to review and revise India’s existing National Frequency Allocation Plan (2018).

02 March 2021 - Further to PCS’ 2020 Regulatory Updates, issued on 31st July and 4th September, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) announced that they are accepting further nominations from interested stakeholders for involvement in the Mandatory Testing Consultative Forum (MATCOF) of the Mobile Technologies Division of TEC.

02 March 2021 - Further to PCS’ Regulatory Update dated 2nd October 2020 relating to the addition of further product categories requiring mandatory certification under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), who oversees the entire safety scheme, have released FAQs regarding products notified under Phase V.

08 June 2021 - Further to PCS’ Regulatory Update on 28 January 2021, the Indonesian Regulator – Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika (SDPPI) – released a clarifying statement on 07 June 2021 relating to regulation 11 Tahun 2021, regarding requirements for acceptance of test reports from foreign accredited laboratories for use in paperwork-only applications.

10 May 2021 - On 3rd May 2021, the Indonesian Regulator – Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika (SDPPI) – released 5 Tahun 2021, outlining requirements for devices that contain 5G technology.

28 January 2021 - Further to PCS’s Regulatory Update dated 27th July 2020, the Indonesian Regulator - Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika (SDPPI) – has updated the accredited laboratories list whereby a paperwork Type Approval application process can be followed.

06 August 2021 - Upon discussions with local partners, PCS has been informed that the Israeli RF Regulator – Ministry of Communications (MoC) – and the Israeli Safety Regulator – the Standards Institution of Israel (SII) – will be closing between 6th September and 15th September 2021 for Yom Kippur, and then again between 20th September and 28th September 2021 for Sukkot.

01 July 2021 - On 27th June 2021, Israeli RF Regulator –Ministry of Communications (MoC) – announced it has decided to shut down 2G and 3G networks in a gradual process, running until the end of 2025. Starting in January 2022, the import of equipment supporting these networks will not be permitted, and new devices will gradually be prohibited from entering the old networks until full closure.

18 March 2021 - On 8th March 2021, the Israeli RF Regulator - Ministry of Communications (MoC) released a new exemption list under the name of ‘Easing regulation on imports of wireless products to Israel’ listing further exemptions from mandatory RF Type Approval.

10 March 2021 - RF Regulator – Ministry of Communications (MoC) – and Safety Regulator – the Standards Institution of Israel (SII) – will be closing from 27th March 2021 to 4th April 2021 inclusive, during the upcoming Passover holiday. During this period, no Type Approval applications will be able to be submitted to MoC and/or SII and delays will be incurred for all applications under review.

15 June 2021 - Ivory Coast Regulator - L'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications / TIC de Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI) – have announced that they have allocated the 76 – 77 GHz frequency range for automotive anti-collision radars.

02 December 2021 - On 27th September 2021, the Telecommunications Regulation Commission (TRC) of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan published an updated Short Range Device (SRD) Licence.

11 October 2021 - On 21st September 2021 the Communications Authority of Kenya published a public consultation on the Type Approval of Mobile Phone Signal Repeaters.

18 August 2021 - Upon discussions with the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), PCS has been informed that non-RF devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, network phones, etc. will no longer receive a Provisional Type Approval Certificate valid for 6 months.

18 May 2021 - On 4th May 2021, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) published a Public Consultation on its IPv6 Migration Strategy.

14 May 2021 - On 11th May 2021, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) announced a Public Consultation on the draft framework for Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks.

31 March 2021 - On 23rd March 2021, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) published a public consultation on the Draft Guidelines On Features And Technical Specifications For Mobile Cellular Devices Imported Into And Distributed In Kenya.

06 October 2021 - The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority of Kuwait (CITRA) has issued a new set of Type Approval Regulations, which are effective immediately.

02 March 2021 - The Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority of Kuwait (CITRA) have published the documents “Technical standards for ICT equipment Connected to Public Telecommunication Network” which lists applicable technical standards for different categories of ICT equipment in Kuwait.

28 December 2021 - On 23rd December 2021, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) have released an announcement regarding certification and renewal approach to be carried out for 3G devices that integrated with other technologies (2G, 4G and/or 5G) after the sunsetting of the 3G network by 31st December 2021.

06 December 2021 - On 26th November 2021, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) announced that certification of 6GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi is not permitted in Malaysia as the use of this technology is still being reviewed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

On 25th November 2021, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) announced further updates to the mandatory requirements of the marketing name for Type Approval application.

29 October 2021 - On 28th October 2021, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released three new draft technical codes.

20 October 2021 - On 15th October 2021, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released an FAQ on cloud service regulation to increase accountability for user data security and sustainability of cloud services.

15 October 2021 - On 13th October 2021, Standards & Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) announced that Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) approved and published Technical Codes for both IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) User Equipment (5G UE) and IMT-2020 Base Station (5G BS) on 24th August 2021.

On 13th October 2021, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released public consultations for two draft Technical Codes on IPv6 and LTE.

19 August 2021 - On 12th August 2021, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released a public consultation for the use of 6GHz WLAN in Malaysia.

03 August 2021 - On 16th July 2021, Malaysian certification body – SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd – requested all certificate holders to complete a declaration stating compliance with SIRIM’s terms and conditions for Type Approval. The completed declaration must then be posted to SIRIM’s address.

19 July 2021 - On 14th July 2021, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) have extended the interim Approval period for IPv6 cellular equipment without WiFi interface from 10th July 2021 until further notice.

On 10th July 2021, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute for Malaysia (SIRIM) implemented new requirements for certification of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) - Active Indoor Antenna and IPv6.

30 June 2021 - After the temporary freeze on certification of Wireless Media Player and Set-Top boxes (WMP/STB), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia (MCMC) announced that the temporary freeze has been extended until 1 January 2022. Additionally, MCMC have strengthened the process with further documentation and labelling requirements that will need to be met after the temporary freeze has been removed.

24 June 2021 - On 14th June 2021, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released the Class Assignment No.1 Of 2021. The class assignments came into operation on 09th June 2021.

21 June 2021 - On 17th June 2021, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) introduced a new Trusted Mark scheme. This scheme is available to any company that sells/supplies any communication, multimedia or hybrid products on any e-commerce platform.

08 June 2021 - Further to the PCS regulatory update dated 15th January 2021, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) have released FAQs regarding the gradual retirement of all the 3G network in Malaysia.

26 February 2021 - Further to PCS’ Regulatory Update on 15th January 2021, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) officially published the minimum test parameters for VoLTE Certification according to 3GPP TS 34.229-1 standard on 25th February.

16 February 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 6th October 2020, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) along with the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) have announced that they have extended the interim approval for 5G devices.

22 January 2021 - On 7th January 2021, The Malaysia Regulator - Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) - announced that 3GPP band 20 (800MHz) is now open for use in Malaysia.

15 January 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Updates of 16th October 2020 and 11th November 2020, The Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have released details of the VoLTE testing requirement.

04 June 2021 - On 24th May 2021, Mauritanian Regulator, ARE – Autorité de Régulation – published new guidelines regarding the Approval of terminal equipment, radio installations and the requirements for technicians installing radio equipment in Mauritania.

07 December 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update of 4th October 2021 regarding the public consultation concerning the Draft Technical Disposition IFT-011-2021: Technical Specifications of Mobile Terminal Equipment that can make use of the radio spectrum or be connected to telecommunications networks. Part 3. Cellular Broadcasting Service for the notification of Risk or Emergency situations – Mexico Regulator IFT has announced an extension of the deadline by 30 business days.

05 October 2021 - On 4th October 2021, the Mexican RF Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – announced a public consultation is underway concerning the Draft Technical Disposition IFT-011-2021: Technical Specifications of Mobile Terminal Equipment that can make use of the radio spectrum or be connected to telecommunications networks. Part 3.

23 August 2021 - On 20th August 2021, the Mexican RF Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) –announced a public consultation is underway concerning frequency band 5850 - 5925 MHz for the requirements of the band for intelligent transport systems.

12 August 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 17th February 2021 regarding the publication of modifications to Technical Standard IFT-011-2017 - Technical specifications for mobile terminal equipment that can use the radio spectrum or connect to telecommunications networks. Part 2. Mobile terminal equipment operating in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700 MHz/2100 MHz and/or 2500 MHz bands - PCS can confirm the final amendments entered into force on 11th August 2021.

29 June 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update of 1st June 2021 regarding the public consultation on frequency band 5925 – 7125 for unlicensed use such as for WiFi 6E and the technical conditions for its use, Mexican RF Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – has announced an extension of the deadline by 20 business days.

09 June 2021 - Mexican RF body – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – will be closed for business from 19th July until 30th July 2021 inclusive for their annual holiday period. During this period, no Type Approval applications will be able to be submitted to IFT and application reviews will be on hold.

01 June 2021

- On 28th May 2021, Mexican RF Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – announced a public consultation concerning an update to the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP).

- Following the PCS Regulatory Update of 9th November 2020 regarding the questionnaire on frequency band 5925 – 7125, Mexican RF Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – has announced a further public consultation concerning frequency band 5925 - 7125 MHz for unlicensed use such as for WiFi 6E and the technical conditions for its use.

20 May 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 27th February regarding technical standard IFT-012-2019 (SAR), the Mexican Regulator - Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – have confirmed that this has now been enforced as of 19th of May 2021.

22 April 2021 - Mexican RF Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – have advised a public consultation is underway concerning changes to the current Conformity Assessment Procedure (PEC), which has been in force since 25th February 2021.

19 March 2021 - Mexican RF Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – have published a public consultation concerning changes to technical operation conditions for frequency band 57 - 64 GHz.

04 March 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Updates of 27th May and 04th December 2020 regarding the new Mexican Conformity Assessment Procedure (PEC), PCS can confirm that this is now in force as of 25th February 2021.

24 February 2021 - Mexican RF Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – have published the complete list of Public Consultations scheduled for 2021 on their official website. The calendar includes 31 consultations that IFT will be carrying out throughout 2021.

17 February 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 09th September 2020 regarding a public consultation concerning changes to technical standard IFT-011-2017 - Technical specifications for mobile terminal equipment that can use the radio spectrum or connect to telecommunications networks. Part 2. Mobile terminal equipment operating in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1700 MHz/2100 MHz and/or 2500 MHz bands, PCS can confirm the final regulation was issued on 12th February 2021. 

19 January 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update from 11th August 2020, concerning the public consultation for the new technical operating conditions for the use of the frequency band 2400-2483.5 MHz (2.4 GHz), PCS can confirm that the Mexican Regulator – Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) – have issued the final regulation on 4th January 2021.

11 January 2021 - On 18th November 2020, the Mexican Secretariat of Economy (SE) published a new agreement that modifies the HS codes for the Mexican Law of General Import and Export Taxes. This agreement is effective as of 28th December 2020.

01 February 2020 - Further to PCS' Regulatory Update of 4th November 2020 regarding Resolution No. 34, the Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova has now released more information regarding affixing the National SM Mark of Conformity and CE mark for radio equipment.

28 May 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update from 29th July 2020, the Moroccan Regulator - Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT) – have published an updated regulation to their Short-Range Devices (SRD) regulation which include the opening of WiFi 6E frequency band.

07 June 2021 - On 21 May 2021, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) announced a public consultation regarding the Frequency Channeling Plan for the Spectrum Bands 694-790 MHz.

03 August 2021 - Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) in New Zealand have released a public consultation on the 3.3 GHz band. The specific band that is being reviewed is the 3.30 – 3.41 GHz band and this is due to current underutilization.

15 July 2021 - Recently, the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) of New Zealand have published an updated ‘Table of Radio Spectrum Usage in New Zealand (PIB 21)’ – issue 11.

17 September 2021 - On Wednesday 8th September 2021, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced the approval of 5G deployment in Nigeria.

07 April 2021 - On 31st March 2021, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) – opened a consultation on the use of the 6GHz frequency band for Wireless Local Area Network (WiFi). The public consultation ends on 5th May 2021.

29 September 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 23rd February 2021, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) published the new 2021 Type Approval Regulations on 13th September 2021.

16 August 2021 - The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have released a public consultation on the draft regulation for Short-Range Radio Communication Devices.

03 August 2021 - In July 2021, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) released a public consultation on the regulation (draft version) of Licensing Framework for Terrestrial IoT Services.

24 February 2021 - On 22nd February 2021, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) sent an email notification to all concerned dealers with subject Comments for Draft Type Approvals Regulations 2021.

01 June 2021 - Following the PCS’ Regulatory Update dated 19th May, PCS have been verbally informed by Palestine (Gaza) Regulator – Ministry of Telecommunication & IT – have now resumed reviewing applications and issuing Type Approval certificates.

19 May 2021 - Due to the current, ongoing situation in Palestine, PCS have been verbally informed by Palestine (Gaza) Regulator – Ministry of Telecommunication & IT – that delays to the Type Approval process will be incurred until further notice.

04 June 2021 - On the 27th May 2021, the Panama Authority – Autoridad Nacional De Los Servicios Publicos (ASEP) – published public consultation No 004-21, regarding possible modifications to the Approval procedure of wireless telecommunication devices established in Resolution AN no.105-Telco from 26th November 2014.

02 March 2021 - On 22nd February 2021, the Panama Authority – Autoridad Nacional De Los Servicios Públicos (ASEP) – published public consultation No.02-2021, regarding possible modifications to the National Frequency Allocation Plan.

05 July 2021 - On 30th June 2021, the National Information & Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) of Papua New Guinea released a public consultation on Guidelines of Controlled Customer Equipment and Deployment of Communication Tower.

26 March 2021 - On 19th March 2021, the National Information & Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) of Papua New Guinea released a public consultation on a draft band plan for 800MHz, 2.6GHz, and 5G NR. 

25 August 2021 - On 19th August 2021, The Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) published a public consultation regarding the modification of the National Telecommunications Plan.

07 May 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 19th March 2021 regarding a public consultation concerning changes to the National Frequency Allocation Plan, the final Plan was issued by Peruvian Authority - Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC) - on 30th April 2021. This is effective immediately.

06 May 2021 - On 13th April, the Peruvian RF Authority – Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC) published an announcement regarding the implementation of 5G technology for mobile services.

19 March 2021 - On 13th March, the Peruvian RF Authority- Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC)- published a public consultation regarding changes to the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF).

20 October 2021 - In light of increasing COVID-19 cases and deaths in the country, the Russia President today signed a decision to declare a lockdown from 30th October to 7th November 2021 as a preventive measure.

25 August 2021 - Further to PCS Regulatory Update of 7th July 2021 regarding New labelling requirement for devices subject to GOST R Approvals, the Ministry of Economic Development of Russian Federation has now released an update regarding affixing the Circulation Mark to devices which are subject to GOST R Approvals.

07 July 2021 - As per Decision No 955 from the Ministry of Economic Development of Russian Federation, from the 21st of June 2021 the labelling mark for devices subject to GOST R Approval has now been replaced by the Circulation Mark.

19 April 2021 - On 24th February 2021, the Eurasian Commission issued Decision №18 announcing changes to import licensing requirements for radio and high frequency consumer devices and on devices being part of other products. This decision came into force on 29th March 2021.

27 January 2021 - Further to PCS Regulatory Update dated 11th December 2020, the Government of the Russian Federation has postponed the implementation of regulation No. 1867, regarding the requirements for Russian software pre-installed on certain products imported into Russia.

15 December 2021  - Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) – have now enforced their new Type Approval Regulation and published Regulation N˚ 011/R/STD-ICT/RURA/020 of 29/05/2020 governing the importation, supply and type approval for electronic communications equipment.

10 September 2021 - Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) - have published a new regulation determining the terms and conditions for the use of unlicensed and ‘light licensing’ for the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 60GHz frequency bands for deployment of mobile and fixed broadband services in Rwanda.

02 August 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update on 9th July 2020, Rwanda Regulator - Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) – has begun implementing their new Type Approval Guidelines.

13 July 2021 - On 12th July 2021, the Samoa Authority – Office of the Regulator (OOTR) – issued a notification letter to all concerned stakeholders introducing a new label requirement for Type Approved equipment.

22 December 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update of 24th August 2021, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator – Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – have issued a new Regulation on the Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF).

20 December 2021 - Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO) issued a circular on 16th December advising of the postponement of the implementation of the Technical Regulation for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

11 November 2021- On 10th November 2021, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator – Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – published a public consultation on the "Digital Content Platform Regulations Document".

13 October 2021 - On 7th October 2021, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator – Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – published a public consultation on the subject of "Spectrum Auction of 2100 MHz for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Information Memorandum".

7 October 2021 - To respond to the growth in demand from mobile broadband, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator - the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) - released a new document on the "Regulation and Allocation of Commercial Spectrum Bands Identified for the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT)" on 3rd October 2021.

07 September 2021 - On 20th August 2021, Saudi Arabia’s Safety Regulator – Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) – published new updated electrical and electronic standards.Most of the updated standards apply to luminaries, home appliances, water heaters and room heaters.

26 August 2021 - On 22nd August 2021, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator - The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – published a public consultation on “Spectrum Light Licensing”.

24 August 2021 Saudi Arabia’s Safety Regulator - Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) - has added further products to their IECEE certification scope and introduced requirements for IECEX certificates for certain products.

On 11th August 2021, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator - The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – published a public consultation on “Regulations for Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)”.

02 August 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update of 12th July 2021, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator – Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – has issued an email notification to stakeholders, providing responses to the most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) relating to the updated technical specifications for communication and information technology devices.

14 July 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Alerts issued on 23rd November 2020, 2nd December 2020 and 22nd April 2021, the Technical Regulation for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) has been published in the Official Saudi Gazette, number 4890, the announcement is in Arabic only.

13 July 2021 - The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO) have confirmed that compliance to standard SASO IEC 62368-1: 2020 (equivalent to IEC 62368-1: 2018) will now be mandatory from 1st January 2023. The original date of this enforcement was 1st July 2021.

12 July 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update from 9th March, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator – Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has now published updated technical specifications for communication and information technology devices.

07 July 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update dated 4th May 2021 relating to a public consultation on draft lists of products requiring IECEE Recognition certification, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO), have now confirmed the addition of new product categories.

16 June 2021 - On 10th June 2021, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator - The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) - published a public consultation on “Radio Spectrum Allocation and Use Regulation for WLAN Applications”.

04 May 2021 - The Saudi Arabia Public Consultation Platform (ISTITLAA) has issued two public consultations on the new draft lists of products requiring IECEE Recognition certification.

22 April 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Alert issued on 23rd November 2020 and 2nd December 2020, the Saudi Arabia Public Consultation Platform (ISTITLAA) has issued a further public consultation on the Draft Technical Regulation issued for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

08 April 2021 - Following the recent publication of new Spectrum outlook for commercial and innovative use and public consultation relating to updated technical specifications by Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Saudi Arabia announced that it will be the first country in Europe, Africa and Middle East to make the full 6 GHz frequency band available for Wi-Fi use.

07 April 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update of 1st February 2021, RF Regulator – Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – have released a ‘3-year Outlook for Commercial and Innovative Use of the Spectrum in Saudi Arabia.’

18 March 2021 - On 11th March 2021, the Saudi Arabia RF Regulator – Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – published a public consultation relating to the current use and future need of the Radio Fixed Links.

09 March 2021 - On 4th March 2021, the RF Regulator – Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – published a public consultation relating to their updated technical specifications for communication and information technology devices.

01 February 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update issued on 29th July 2020, Saudi Arabia RF Regulator – Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) – have published a follow up public consultation relating to its “Spectrum Outlook for Commercial and Innovative Use 2021 – 2023”.

10 November 2021 - In October, the RF Authority, ARTP (l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et des Postes) published the new Décision 2021-011 définissant les conditions d’agrément préalable des équipements terminaux, des installations radioélectriques et des installateurs.

03 September 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 22nd April 2020 regarding Regulation No. 21/2020 which amends the Rulebook on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Rulebook on the Electrical, PCS would like to remind manufacturers that EMC and LVD Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) will no longer be mandatory from 1st January 2022.

26 July 2021 - On 25th May 2021, Serbian Authority RATEL published the Official Gazette of RS No. 52/21, stating that there will be an update to the allocation plan in frequency band 694-790 MHz.

20 May 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 17th May, regarding the implementation of a new Type Approval Procedure in the Seychelles by the Department of ICT, PCS has obtained further clarification on the impact to devices already on the market.

17 May 2021 - On 4th May 2021, the Department of Information Communications Technology of the Seychellois Government issued a new Type Approval procedure, effective immediately.

02 November 2021 - Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) confirmed an extension regarding new security requirements for Residential Gateways currently Approved under WLAN/SRD and which are applicable to IMDA’s Technical Specification for Security Requirements for Residential Gateway IMDA TS REG-SEC (TS RG-SEC)

20 October 2021 - On 13th October 2021, the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) published a Public Consultation on the draft Technical Specification for Security Requirements for Cellular Devices (TS CD-SEC).

19 August 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update of 21st May 2021, the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) has now published the updated Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices.

05 August 2021 - On 26th July 2021, the Singapore Regulator - Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) – published a public consultation on the allocation and use of the 2.1 GHz spectrum band for 5G in Singapore.

29 July 2021 - On 23rd July 2021, Singapore Safety Regulator – Enterprise – issued an update for their Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations (‘CPSR’).

26 July 2021 - Following the PCS Regulatory Update dated 14th January 2021, Singapore RF Regulator – Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) – has issued an email notification regarding new security requirements for Residential Gateways.

21 May 2021 - On 18th May 2021, the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) published a Public Consultation on the draft Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices.

14 January 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 19th October regarding new security requirements for Residential Gateways, which the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) classified as a powered home networking device, typically used as a gateway to connect devices in the home to the Internet Access Services Providers. (IASP). On the 6th January, IMDA and the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) in Singapore held a briefing about the new updates relating to this process.

26 July 2021 - On 23rd June 2021, Somalia RF Regulator – National Communications Authority (NCA) – published a new public consultation relating to Radio Spectrum Regulations and National Radio Spectrum Assignment Plan draft.

28 July 2021 - RF Regulator - Independent Communications Authority South Africa (ICASA) - have published a draft National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) 2021.

19 April 2021 - On 31st March 2021, South Africa’s RF regulator - Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) –released draft Equipment Authorisation regulations 2021 which will introduce a two-step process in order to receive ‘Equipment Authorisation’, replacing their current Type Approval regulations of 2013.

08 April 2021  - The South African safety regulator – National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) – has announced their acceptance and recognition of IEC6238-1 as an equivalent standard to IEC 60950 and IEC6005 for the safety of electrical and electronic products.

11 May 2021 - On 19th April 2021, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) have issued KATS Notice 2021-133 announcing a public consultation regarding new safety standard KC 62368-1. The requirements and test definitions of this new standard are based on IEC 62368-1.

07 September 2021 - Further to PCS' Regulatory Update on 15 March 2021 on the new safety standard TIS 1195-2561 for Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Apparatus, which will replace existing safety standard TIS1195-2536, on 27 August 2021, TISI announced cancellation of the new safety standard TIS 1195-2561 due to absence of clear scope and coverage. This announcement took effect on 28 August 2021.

15 March 2021 - On 2nd March 2021, the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) issued a new safety standard TIS 1195-2561 for Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Apparatus, which is to replace the existing safety standard TIS1195-2536.

15 March 2021 - Further to PCS’ Regulatory Update dated 13th October 2020 concerning Public Consultation for draft Technical standard NBTC TS10XX-25XX for new frequency 24.05-24.25 GHz assigned to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for General Use, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand have officially issued the new standard NBTC TS 1038-2564 on Unmanned Arial Vehicle for general use on 11th March 2021.

14 January 2021 - Further to the information mentioned in PCS Q03 2020 Newsletter regarding the plans for the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) to implement a new format of labelling (TIS mark with QR code), it is confirmed that the new TISI labelling implementation has been officially approved and published on the government website on 5th January 2021.

18 October 2021 - On the 11th October 2021, Trinidad & Tobago Regulator, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) released a Public Consultation regarding changes to their spectrum management framework.

06 October 2021 - The Tunisian National Frequency Agency (Agence Nationale des Frequences - ANF) released a public consultation for the use of 6GHz WLAN in Tunisia.

22 November 2021 - During October 2021, the Turks & Caicos Islands’ Telecommunications Commission released Decision 2021-7, which updates its National Frequency Allocation Plan.

15 July 2021 - On 30th June,  Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture adopted amendments to RoHS Technical Regulation limiting the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This decision will bring Ukrainian Technical Regulation in line with European standards and is a further step to eliminate technical barriers to trade between Ukraine and the EU and other countries.

11 February 2021 - Following Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/659 of 15 May 2020, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture issued Order #84-21 of 18 January 2021 which Approves the list of national standards for the application of Technical Regulation for the Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).

03 February 2021 - In accordance with Order #309 of 22 February 2019 from Ukraine’s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, as of 20th December 2020, the national safety standard ДСТУ EN 62368-1:2017 will come into effect and replace previous standards EN 60065:2014 + A11:2017 and EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A12:2011 + A1:2010 + A2:2013.

19 November 2021 - On 3rd November 2021, the UAE’s Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MoIAT) also known as ESMA, announced a new interim certification period for Electrical and Electronics Equipment (EEE) for UAE RoHS. The interim period is from 4th November 2021 to 31st December 2021.

04 November 2021 - Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology (ESMA) have issued the supplementary rules for IEC62368-1 edition relating to IT/AV equipment which is subject to UAE’s LVE regulation. As a reminder, the supplementary rule of IEC62368-1:2018 (3rd Edition) will take effect from 20th December 2021.

10 May 2021 - On 12th April 2021, the UAE RF Authority announced its new brand identity as Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). As such, Type Approval applications will now be processed by the TDRA. There is no immediate impact on the Type Approval procedure or labelling requirements in UAE.

4 January 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update dated 19th August 2020, the UAE Regulator – Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) - published Ultra-Wide Band and Short-Range Devices (UWB and SRD) Regulation Version 4.0 on 22nd December 2020. The new regulation took effect immediately.

08 November 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update dated 19th March 2021, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – have issued new Circular 11/2021/TT-BTTTT which introduces a new national technical regulation on radio access equipment in the 5 GHz band, QCVN 65:2021/BTTTT.

Further to the PCS Regulatory Update dated 22nd March 2021, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – have issued new Circular 10/2021 / TT-BTTTT which introduces a new national technical regulation on Short Range Device (SRD) – Radio equipment to be used in the 40 GHz to 246 GHz frequency range, QCVN 123:2021/BTTTT.

Further to the PCS Regulatory Update dated 09th April 2021, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – have issued new Circular 08/2021/TT-BTTTT, regulation on the list of radio equipment exempted from the license to use radio frequencies and accompanying technical and operational conditions.

26 October 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update dated 22nd March 2021, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – have issued new Circular 09/2021 / TT-BTTTT which introduces a new national technical regulation on radar equipment operating in the frequency range 76 – 77 GHz for ground based vehicles, QCVN 124:2021/BTTTT.

17 September 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update dated 22nd March 2021, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – have issued new Circular 06/2021/TT-BTTTT which introduces a new national technical regulation on Standalone 5G User Equipment - Radio Access, QCVN127:2021/BTTTT.

28 July 2021 - On 19th July 2021, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – published two draft Circulars: “National technical regulation on electrical safety requirements for terminal equipment connected to telecommunications and information technology networks” & “National technical regulation on non-Standalone 5G User Equipment - Radio Access”.

01 June 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 12th March 2021, Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – officially issued Circular 01/2021/TT-BTTTT on 14th May 2021. This amends and supplements Circular No. 11/2020/TT-BTTTT dated 14th May 2020 –Regulations on list of products subject to MIC Type Approval Certification and Declaration of Conformity.

09 April 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update of 10th January 2019, on 29th March 2021, Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – published a consultation on a draft Circular to replace Circular 46/2016/TT–BTTTT and its amendments, on the List of Frequency Bands which are exempted for License of Use in Vietnam.

22 March 2021 - On 4th March 2021, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – published five draft Circulars promulgating new national technical regulations.

19 March 2021 - On 18th March 2021, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – published a Draft Circular promulgating “National Technical Regulation on radio access equipment in the 5 GHz band”. This new Circular is expected to take effect from 1st July 2022.

12 March 2021 - On 3rd February 2021, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – published a draft Circular to amend and supplement the appendixes of existing Circular 11/2020 / TT-BTTTT – Regulations on list of products subject to Type Approval and SDoC.

21 January 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update dated 20th July 2020, the Vietnamese Regulator – Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) – have issued new Circular 43/2020/TT-BTTTT which introduces a new national technical regulation on Land Mobile User Equipment – Radio Access, QCVN 117:2020/BTTTT. The new Circular will take effect from 1st July 2021.

30 July 2021 - Zambia Regulator - Zambia Communications Authority (ZICTA) - has published a public consultation about the Authority’s preliminary views on spectrum plans for 5G.

27 April 2021 - Further to the PCS Regulatory Update issued on 16th April 2021 regarding new Type Approval guidelines, the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has now confirmed that the new guidelines are still in draft stage and they invite stakeholders to submit their comments.

16 April 2021 - On 9th of April, the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has released the new Type Approval Guidelines repealing the 2015 Guidelines.