Regulatory News Update
May 06, 2021
Indonesia
May, 6th
Indonesia – SDPPI – NOMOR 5 TAHUN 2021 IMT-2020 standards
SDPPI Indonesia published the latest IMT-2020 which is the 5G Standards under NOMOR 5 TAHUN 2021
The opening bands for Indonesia 5G will be
N1 – 1920 MHz- 1980 MHZ (Uplink ) , 2110 MHz- 2170 MHz (Downlink )
N3 – 1710 MHz- 1785 MHZ (Uplink ) , 1805 MHz- 1880 MHz (Downlink )
N5 – 824 MHz- 849 MHZ (Uplink ) , 869 MHz- 894 MHz (Downlink )
N8 – 880 MHz- 915 MHZ (Uplink ) , 925 MHz- 960 MHz (Downlink )
N40 – 2300 MHZ – 2400 MHZ ( TDD)
Currently the standard is available in local language only
Mar 31, 2021
Malaysia
03-31
SIRIM QAS in partnership with Lazada Malaysia is rolling up a SIRIM Trusted Mark Scheme (STMS) for Certified Communication, Multimedia and Hybrid products.
This campaign is aimed at recognizing companies, who sell and/ or supply product on Lazada’s platform based on their excellent or good practices and system to comply with regulations and certification requirements.
This is a voluntary certification scheme to award/recognize/certify the Trusted Company that sell and/or supply product on e-Commerce Platform (this scheme only for Shops in e-Commerce Platform)
Here is the Marking that will be assign to the one certified under STMS
Benefits of getting STMS including:
1.Gain confidence for Buyer to buy from the seller with Trusted Mark.
2.Proved that this product is genuine
3.Improve Brand Awareness and gain advantage from Parallel importers.
The official source can be found here
SIRIM Trusted Mark Programme | SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. (sirim-qas.com.my)
Mar 12, 2021
Brazil
On 12th March 2021, Brazil ANATEL published the new Act nº 1630 (Test Procedures For Evaluating the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Telecommunications Products) This is to replace the previous Act 955 (8th February, 2018).
See below for the official link of the document:
https://sei.anatel.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_documento_consulta_externa.php?eEP-wqk1skrd8hSlk5Z3rN4EVg9uLJqrLYJw_9INcO6TqNKb7cSG74E0gCeL5uO7Bp4wl0M3AMJo2HiPrSM3gEzoC4isxgvLuJgzRqlJ-Dc5Hayw2TEqzX5jkl5Z5D8J
Mar 12, 2021
India
On March 12th, India MEITY announced Gazette Notification for extension of timeline for implementation of the products notified under CRO Phase V.
The originally Phase V of “Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012” was scheduled to take effect on April 1st, 2021 and now will extend the effective date to October 01, 2021. The product categories under CRO – Phase V including:
The official source can be find here
Standards | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India (meity.gov.in)
Mar 11, 2021
Thailand
On March 11, NBTC released technical standard for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
– NBTC TS 1038-2564 Unmanned Arial Vehicle – for general use
The effective date is Mar 12th, 2021
The new frequency 24.05 – 24.25 GHz with maximum output power 100 mW EIRP was assigned to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) since Jun 20, 2020. Now with the technical standard released, manufacturers can apply NBTC Class A type approval. The existing SDoC and UAV (Drone) registrations issued based on the existing notification will remain valid, with no updates required.
Mar 10,2021
Vietnam
Summary of new standards applied on Jul 1, 2021
1. New circular 35/2020/TT-BTTTT has been released, which will take effect from July 1, 2021, for 2.4Ghz WLAN device (host/module) –
· QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT equivalent to ETSI EN 300 328 v2.2.2 (2019-07) will replace QCVN 54:2011/BTTTT (EIRP < 100mW) and QCVN 47:2015/BTTTT (100mW < EIRP < 200mW).
· 2.4Ghz device (host/module) will require a TA certificate under QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT for importation on/ after July 1, 2021. Already certified Type approval using QCVN 54:2011/BTTTT needs to be renewed to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT for importation after 1’st July 2021.
2. New circular 34/2020/TT-BTTTT has been released, which will take effect from July 1, 2021, for short-range-device 1Ghz-40Ghz (host/module) -:
· QCVN 74:2020/BTTTT equivalent to ETSI EN 300 440 V2.2.1(2018-07) will replace QCVN 74:2013/BTTTT.
· Short-range-device 1Ghz-40Ghz (host/module) will require TA certificate under QCVN 74:2020/BTTTT for importation on/ after July1, 2021. Already certified Type approval using QCVN 74:2013/BTTTT needs to be renewed to QCVN 74:2020/BTTTT for importation after 1’st July 2021.
3. Up to date, there is no approved MRA lab for QCVN54/2020/BTTTT (nor QCVN117/2020/BTTTT nor QCVN 74:2020/BTTTT.
4. Vilas103 was designated to test QCVN54:2020/BTTTT (conducted samples only) and QCVN 117:2020/BTTTT but not QCVN 74:2020.
5. VNTA/VCC will review/ approve TAC applications with new standards before July 1, 2021.
6. TAC for QCVN 117:2018/BTTTT issued before Jul 1, 2021, can be used until it expired, but TAC for QCVN 54:2011/BTTTT, QCVN 74:2013/BTTTT issued before Jul 1, 2021, will be expired on Jul 1, 2021.
Mar 9, 2021
Brazil
On Mar 9th, ANATEL released the Act nº 1477. This new Act establishes the technical requirements for using the spectrum by devices operating in the frequency range from 3,300 MHz to 3,700 MHz.
This new publication makes it possible to test and approve the 5G NR band n78 in Brazil. This Act becomes in force as of April 1st, 2021.
The official document can be access using the link below:
Mar 05,2021
Brazil
Brazil : ANATEL 3.5GHz Band (5GNR n78) – ANATEL Act nº 1477
On 5th of March 2021, ANATEL released the Act nº 1477. This new Act established the technical requirements for the use of the spectrum by devices operating in the frequency range from 3,300 MHz to 3,700 MHz.
This new publication make it possible to test and approve the 5G NR band n78 in Brazil. This Act will be mandate on 1st April 2021.
Below are the official document link
https://sei.anatel.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_documento_consulta_externa.php?eEP-wqk1skrd8hSlk5Z3rN4EVg9uLJqrLYJw_9INcO6LR0PKnLCZDPo2fqY0vw_djjGhF-8TZjQNgPxpRisgcJH0ImzK6jpyfWDGKUSLEOxvcJuj77zxJLKlc4zb9HX4
Mar 01,2021
Malaysia
On March 1st, Malaysia Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) announced the enforcement of Minimum energy Performance standards (MEPS) for Freezer, starts from March 1st, 2021.
ST allows 1 year of grace period for compliance, by 1st March 2022 all freezers must comply to this requirement.
The notification by ST can be find from here
https://www.mytradelink.gov.my/documents/10179/1360301/Implementation%20Letter%20Freezer.pdf
Feb 26,2021
Brazil
Wi-Fi 6E – ANATEL Act nº 1306
On Feb 26th ANATEL released the Act nº 1306. This new Act updates the Act 14448 (Technical Requirements For Assessing Conformity Assessment of Restricted Radiation Equipment) to include the Wi-Fi 6E technical requirements in the frequency range of 5,925-7,125 MHz (Item 11.7). This is a great news for all manufacturers wishing to approve devices with Wi-Fi 6E technology in Brazil.
The official document can be access using the link below:
Feb 25, 2021
Malaysia
MCMC – Requirements for Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) – UPDATED 250221
On 25th February , SIRIM / MCMC updated the Minimum Test Parameters for VoLTE Certifications according to 3GPP TS 34.229-1 due to 3G Network Sunset.
Additional fee will be charged by SIRIM due to review and evaluation of the test report per 3GPP TS 34.229-1.
Feb 25, 2021
EU
Transition period for ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2 specification
Referenced to the official Journal of the European Union dated Feb 6, 2020, the transition period of the harmonized standard EN 300 328 V2.2.2 expires on 6 August 2021. EN 300 328 regulates the specifications for data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz band.
V.2.1.1, the latest version of EN 300 328, will expire on 6 August 2021.
After this date, devices introduced onto the market and those which have been tested according to V2.2.1 must be compliant with the new requirements of V2.2.2. The most important change from the newly published EN 300 328 V2.2.2 to V2.1.1 is the revision of rules and measurement for receiver blocking so that re-tests will become mandatory for all devices.
Feb 25,2021
Mexico
SAR testing required from 25th February 2021
Per the Technical Disposition IFT-012-2019, published by IFT (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones) back on 26th February 2020, will come into force on 25th February 2021. This regulation introduces SAR local testing requirements for mobile terminal equipment.
The technical parameters of IFT-012-2019 will be in accordance with the following international standards:
- IEC 62209-1: Measurement procedure for the assessment of specific absorption rate of human exposure to radio frequency fields from hand-held and body-mounted Wireless communication devices- Part 1: Devices used next to the ear (Frequency range of 300 MHz to 6 GHz).
- IEC 62209-2: Human exposure to radio frequency fields from hand-held and body- mounted Wireless communication devices-Human models, instrumentation, and procedures – Part. 2: Procedure to determine the specific absorption ratio (SAR) for Wireless communication devices used in close proximity to the human body (frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz).
- International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, “Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz)”.
IFT-012-2019 will apply to telecommunications devices which may be connected to a telecommunications network and/or make use of the radio spectrum in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz and that are used:
- Near the head, particularly near the ear, in the 300 MHz – 6 GHz frequency range, and / or
- At a distance less than or equal to 200 mm from the human body, in the 300 MHz – 6 GHz frequency range
Feb 18, 2021
Qatar
CRA Released Public Consultation on Class License for SRD
In response to the recent technology developments, Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) plan to update the Version 3 of Class License for Short Range Devices. The current developments in technology require a revision of the current Version No. 3 of Class License for Short Range Devices. This document specifies the harmonized standards to be used for SRDs. The new Version No. 4 is intended to cover additional applications of radio-communication devices.
The official document can be found from here.
All interest groups and parties are invited to address their comments and opinion to CRA by email until latest 11 March 2021.
Feb 16,2021
Brazil
ANATEL – Act nº 77 – Cyber Security Requirements for Telecommunications Equipment
This act is applicable to all terminal devices with connection to internet and telecommunications network infrastructure equipment.
- According to item 4.1, when request the approval of devices under the scope of this act, ANATEL will request a Declaration Letter from applicant with the following content:
- indicating that the product was developed in compliance with the principle of security by design;
- relating to which requirements of this document the equipment and its supplier meet at that moment; and
- recognizing that they are aware that cybersecurity requirements are subject to updates, including regulatory and administrative ones, in line with technological development, with the emergence of new threats or vulnerabilities.
- According to item 4.2, when ANATEL implement the Market Surveillance program, they can assess whether the product and its supplier maintain compliance with the requirements of this Act. So far, there is none Market Surveillance procedure.
- The items 5 and 6 of Act 77, describes the specific requirements for Cyber Security, such as:
- Software/Firmware update;
- Remote management;
- Installation and Operation;
- Access to the device configuration;
- Personal data.
Jan 26, 2021
Moldova
Effective on February 22nd, 2021, according to the new regulation TR34/2019, both CE and SM marking on the same product are not permitted anymore.
The manufacturers can decide to apply either the SM mark or the CE mark only on their products. Please note that there is no transitional period specified in the regulation. The authority recommends that all manufacturers, who already have received Moldavian certificates, start to remove the SM mark if the radio equipment is already labeled with the CE mark.
All products that are labeled with CE or SM mark should be accepted to be placed on the market of the Republic of Moldova
Jan 11, 2021
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) published a new Table of Frequency Allocations to replace the old version from April 2020.
The plan complies with the Region 3 allocations under the Radio Regulations which are applicable to Hong Kong, the allocations which have been adopted by Hong Kong, as well as the band plans in use in Hong Kong.
More detailed regulation can be found on the OFCA website:
Jan 13, 2021
Argentina
ENACOM – WiFi standard updated to v20.2
ENACOM updated the WiFi protocol issued in November 2020 and effective since December 2020.
It has been updated to v20.2 because it modifies just the section 6.5 on last page of the protocol. It has been decided to establish that the limit of 30 dB indicated will apply only to “spurious emissions”, as defined and established in Rec. ITU-R SM.1539. Out-of-band emissions are then excluded.
Jan 7, 2021
UAE
TRA released new Regulation for UWB and SRD
The Telecommunications and Regulatory Authority TRA in the United Arab Emirates has released a new version (version 4) for Ultra Wide Band and Short Range Devices regulation.
The regulation release shows the allowed frequencies and information about the usage of the product, transmission power, duty cycle, channel spacing, and standard reference.
You can find the regulation details here
Dec 23, 2020
Indonesia
Please note that Ministry of Industry Regulation No. 58 year 2020 regarding Enforcement of mandatory Indonesia National Standard (SNI) kitchen appliances and liquid Heating appliances to use of household electricity.
Regulation was issued on 23 Dec 2020 with effective date after 12 months from the date of promulgation
The mandate date will be on 23rd Dec 2021 .
