GMA News - 2026/1

 Chile

Chile SUBTEL QR Code Requirements Updated for SRDs

Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL) issued the Resolution 2219 EXENTA on November 24, 2025, an amendment to Resolution 1985 EXENTA and Resolution 737 EXENTA. Resolution 2219 aims to clarify several ambiguous aspects of Resolution 737 EXENTA and introduces new provisions. Most notably, SUBTEL now allows equipment already approved with a SUBTEL certificate to be published on the website to be accessed via a QR code, without having to provide RF reports, manufacturer declarations, or other additional documentation.

 

 China

China Launches Pilot Reform of Mandatory CCC Marking

The China National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) issued Announcement No. 27 of 2025 on December 23, 2025, announcing a pilot reform of the CCC mark for products such as power banks. Under the reform, a QR code will be added next to the CCC mark to facilitate consumers and regulatory authorities in verifying certified products and manufacturer information, thereby helping to prevent counterfeit or fraudulent certification. The pilot program covers mobile power banks, electric bicycles and their safety accessories, as well as gas-burning appliances and their safety accessories.

From March 1, 2026, within the scope of the pilot products, any product newly obtaining a CCC certificate must bear the QR code before it may be manufactured, sold, or imported. From March 1, 2027, all certified products within the pilot scope must comply with the new marking requirements. Products that were marked and placed on the market in accordance with existing requirements before March 1, 2027, will not be required to change their markings.

 

 India

India NCCS Extends Validity Period for MTCTE Pro Tem Certificates to Two Years

The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) announced an update regarding the Pro Tem Certificates by extending their period of validity from six months to two years, which aiming to improve administrative efficiency.

Effective from December 5, 2025, all newly issued Pro Tem Certificates will be valid for a period of two years. For existing Pro Tem Certificates that are nearing expiration, applicants who apply for renewal through the MTCTE portal will receive a renewed certificate valid for the remaining period up to a total of two years from the date of initial issuance.

All other applicable terms and conditions remain unchanged. The two-year validity policy for Pro Tem Certificates will be reviewed after one year of implementation.

 

 Indonesia

Indonesia KOMDIGI Decision No. 469 of 2025: List of Telecommunication Equipment

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) released Ministerial Decision No. 469 of 2025, which came into effect on December 7, 2025. It specifies the list of telecommunication equipment and/or other devices with telecommunication functions that are required to comply with technical standards and obtain a DJID certificate in accordance with applicable regulations.

The equipment list is compiled based on the Harmonized System (HS) Code and is intended solely for administrative supervision purposes. It shall not be used as a reference for determining HS codes in customs clearance procedures. Any telecommunication equipment or devices with telecommunication features must comply with the relevant technical standards.

 

 Mexico

Mexico Amends Customs Law to Strengthen Import Compliance Requirements

The Mexican government published a decree to amend the Customs Law (Ley Aduanera) on November 19, 2025, which became effective from January 1, 2026. This reform, which aims to enhance the management of importation and regulatory enforcement, has a direct impact on NOM (Official Mexican Standards) compliance requirements. The main points are as follows:

• Strengthened NOM Verification Requirements: Imported products within the mandatory NOM scope must ensure they meet all applicable conformity assessment requirements.
• Enhanced Document Accuracy and Consistency: Import declaration documents (e.g., commercial invoices, NOM certificates, and related compliance documents) must be complete, accurate, and consistent with the actual imported products and the data submitted to customs.
• Pre-shipment Compliance Preparation: For products required to comply with NOM, it is recommended to complete the necessary verification and labeling before shipment and use certificates issued by authorized certification bodies.
• Increased Non-compliance Penalties: Import goods that fail to meet regulatory requirements or have incomplete documentation may face delays, fines, or other administrative actions.
• Enhanced Customs Verification: Starting in 2026, customs authorities will intensify inspections targeting consistency between import documentation and product information, including verification to match certificate details to the actual imported products.

 

 Paraguay

Paraguay CONATEL Designates the 3,700-3,800 MHz Band for IMT Systems

National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) issued Resolution No. 3339/2025 on December 17, 2025, revising the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF) and establishes the 3,700-3,800 MHz frequency band for use by International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems.

 

 South Korea

Korea RRA Announces Revision of SAR Testing Standards

The National Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued Announcement No. 2025-9 on December 5, 2025, regarding SAR test methods KSC 3350. This announcement will come into effect on April 1, 2026. The main changes are as follows:

• Expands the testing frequency range to 4 MHz-10 GHz.
• Reduces the body SAR separation distance to 5 mm or less.
• Allows testing with special phantoms (e.g., facedown phantom, wrist phantom).
• Provides detailed measurement procedures, including specifications for proximity sensors.

 

 Sri Lanka

TRCSL Releases Equipment Clearance System Instructional Videos

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) released instructional videos for the Equipment Clearance System (ECS) on November 18, 2025. The ECS will serve as a single integrated platform to manage applications for equipment clearance and type approvals. The main points are as follows.

• Each Vendor Licensee shall be linked to a unique email address in the ECS. Multiple vendors cannot be managed from a single email.
• If a single contact person manages multiple vendors, separate email accounts must be provided for each vendor account.
• For security reasons, users will be required to change the password upon first login to the ECS portal.

 

 Thailand

Thailand NTBC Releases Revisions to Technical Standards for Several Types of Wireless Devices

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NTBC) issued and updated several technical standards on December 4, 2025, aiming to regulate the use of wireless microphones, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) phones, and general radiocommunication and short-range devices. These new standards came into effect on December 5, 2025. The main points are as follows.

• Wireless Microphone Technical Standard (NBTC TS 1006-2568)
  - Expanded scope of applications: added Assistive listening devices, and the channel bandwidth of the Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) devices is limited to no more than 8 MHz.
  - Updates to electrical safety requirements:
  ♦ The applicable scope has been revised from “equipment connected to AC main supply only” to “equipment not battery-powered”.
  ♦ The applicable safety standard has been updated from IEC 60950-1 to IEC 62368-1
  ♦ The Thai Industrial Standard has been updated from TIS 1561-2548 to TIS 62368 Part 1-2563.
  
  
• Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) Technical Standard (NBTC TS 1042-2568)
  - Frequency band and power: the use of the new 1,880-1,900 MHz frequency band with 250 mW e.i.r.p. is permitted.
  - Applicable RF standards: equipment must comply with one of the following European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) standards, or later versions of these.
  ♦ ETSI EN 301 406 V2.2.1
  ♦ ETSI EN 301 406-1 V3.1.1
  ♦ ETSI EN 301 406-2 V3.1.1
  - Applicable electrical safety standards: equipment must comply with IEC 62368-1 (2018), TIS 62368 Part 1-2563, or later versions.

• General Radiocommunication and Short-Range Devices
  - Addition of the operating frequency band for DECT phones: a new DECT frequency band has been added under Item 14 of Appendix C, as shown below.

Frequency Range	Maximum EIRP	License Holders
1,880-1,900 MHz	250 mW e.i.r.p.	Licensees for trade, manufacture, and importation

 

Thailand NBTC Explanation of Electrical Safety Requirements for SDoC of 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth Devices

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) informed that all 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz and Bluetooth devices applying for SDoC must provide an electrical safety test report (e.g. IEC, EN or LVD, any version) from February 1, 2026.

NBTC has reinterpreted that the technical standard NBTC TS 1035-2562 applies to all wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz bands, including Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Short Range Devices (SRD), and is not limited to Wi-Fi devices. Therefore, the relevant electrical safety requirements will be fully applicable.

During the transition period, from now until January 31, 2026, NBTC may still issue SDoC without providing an electrical safety test report.

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