SGS Worldwide Certification News- 202408
India MeitY announced a circular on July 5, 2024, to notify that the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has been entrusted with the task of supporting the Ministry in executing market surveillance activities mandated by “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.”.
Haiti
CONATEL Issues Reminder for CONATEL Compliance
Conseil National des Télécommunications (CONATEL) released a Circular on June 13, 2024, reminding equipment manufacturers, laboratories, and certification agencies that telecommunications, IT, and electronics products must be submitted to CONATEL for approval.
India
MeitY Resumes Conducting Market Surveillance for All Registered Products
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) announced a circular on July 5, 2024, to notify that the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has been entrusted with the task of supporting the Ministry in executing market surveillance activities mandated by “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.”. Registered manufacturers are requested to cooperate with the surveillance activities and be aware of the notification mail from STPI.
The surveillance process is as follows:
- STPI to send notification mail to registered manufacturers/authorized representatives (AIR) of corresponding R Numbers.
- Surveillance samples are to be selected by a random selection process. They are to be purchased from the open market and then submitted to designated BIS-recognized laboratories for testing by STPI.
- Detailed instructions regarding the surveillance execution are to be issued to registered manufacturers and their AIR by STPI, and the cost of surveillance is to be borne by the manufacturer/licensee.
Ivory Coast
ARTCI Warns Against Falsified Type Approval Certificates
Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI) issued a press release on July 1, 2024, informing that falsified certificates are in circulation and may mislead consumers. ARTCI urges everyone to use approved equipment. The list of approved equipment is available on the official website. Furthermore, ARTCI is reminding equipment manufacturers, operators, traders, and all other stakeholders of the obligation to obtain ARTCI approvals prior to the marketing of the equipment, according to Article 83 of Order No. 2012-293 of March 21, 2012.
Korea
Revision of RRA Announcement No. 2024-12
The National Radio Research Agency (RRA) revised the announcement No. 2024-12 which shall take effect on July 23, 2024. The main revisions are as follows:
- Establish a Self-Conformity Declaration System, update relevant certification processes, and reclassify product compliance certification categories.
- Simplify KC labeling requirements.
Expand KC certification product categories. Some industrial equipment and beauty equipment that was not originally included in the KC certification categories will be included in the scope.
Malawi
MACRA Soon to Implement Type Approval Regulations
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) announced a public notice that it plans to implement Communications (Electronic Equipment) (Type Approval) Regulations 2023.
The main contents are as follows :
- Type-approved equipment must be clearly labeled as such, indicating compliance with MACRA's Regulations.
- MACRA will be conducting rigorous market surveillance on type-approved equipment to ensure continued compliance with regulatory standards.
Paraguay
CONATEL Allocates 3,300 – 3,700 MHz Band for Mobile Services
The Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) modified the Plan Nacional de Atribución de Frecuencias (PNAF) through Resolución Directorio N° 1752/2024, allocating the 3,300 – 3,700 MHz frequency band for mobile services with the following sub-band assignments:
- Sub band A: 3,300-3,350 MHz (50 MHz)
- Sub band B: 3,350-3,400 MHz (50 MHz)
- Sub band C: 3,400-3,450 MHz (50 MHz)
- Sub band D: 3,450-3,500 MHz (50 MHz)
- Sub band E: 3,500-3,550 MHz (50 MHz)
- Sub band F: 3,550-3,600 MHz (50 MHz)
- Sub band G: 3,600-3,650 MHz (50 MHz)
- Sub band H: 3,650-3,700 MHz (50 MHz)
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