SGS Worldwide Certification News- 202306

 Argentina

ENACOM Updated RAMATEL Label Requirements

Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) updated RAMATEL labelling requirements on May 10, 2023, with new options of label placements listed as follows:

• Section V.1: Constructive reasons
• When label cannot be placed directly on product due to construction, size, or packaging reasons, it is allowed to place on user manual and/or packaging, or to put the label on “quick start guide”
• Section V.3: Devices installed inside vehicles
• When the label on product is not visible, it is required to put the label on the user manual of vehicle and/or documentation which will delivered with the vehicle, or to put the label on official website of manufacturer or vehicle importer
• Section V.4: Electronic labeling
• When use e-labeling, the instructions to help user to access e-labeling had to be included in the user manual or packaging, or to put such instructions in “quick start guide”, or any other documentation coming with the product, or official website of manufacturer and/or importer

 

 India

MeitY Released a Notice Regarding the Requirement for Mobile Phones to Support FM Radio Functionality

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India (MeitY) released a notification on April 28, 2023, stating that considering the robust and reliable feature of FM broadcast system, FM stations serve as vital communication links between local authorities and people during emergencies, natural disasters, and calamities. Therefore, it should be ensured that regardless of whether a mobile phone is equipped with an inbuilt FM radio receiver function, that function is not disabled or deactivated but is kept enabled/activated. Further, if the FM Radio receiver function is not available in mobile phones, it is advised to include it.

 

BEE Released Important Notice Regarding UHD Television and Deep Freezer, and Added 4 New Products to The Voluntary Energy Star Labeling Program

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India has released a notification, the current voluntary energy consumption standards of Ultra-High Definition (UHD) Television and Deep Freezer will be valid until June 30, 2023 and to be moved to BEE Mandatory Certification scheme from July 1, 2023.

The applicable standard and revised label validity period are as follows:

Product Categories	Applicable Standard	Validity of Star Rating Table
Ultra-High Definition (UHD) Television	IEC 62087-3, 2015, Edition 1.0 and IS 616: 2017 / IEC 60065:2014 Edition 8.0 with all amendments	Jul 1, 2023, to Dec 31, 2024
Deep Freezer	IS 7872 with all amendments	Jul 1, 2023, to Jun 30, 2025

Additionally, BEE has decided to add the following product categories to voluntary BEE Star Labeling Program to promote the manufacturing of energy-efficient products and reduce the nation’s carbon footprint. The current validity period of the washing machine star-rating label has been extended from June 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Manufacturers who wish to continue using the star-rating label on their products can submit a model extension application before June 30, 2023, and will stop accepted the applications after the date.

Product Categories	Applicable Standard	Validity of Star Rating Table
Side by Side/ Multi Door Refrigerator	IS 17550 (Part 3): 2021 & IS 17550 (Part 2)	Mar 1, 2023, to Dec 31, 2024
Pedestal Fan	IS 1169:1967 with all amendments
Table/Wall Fan	IS 555:1979
Induction hob	IS 19014:2022 & IEC 62301:2011

 

TEC Released Acceptance of ILAC Reports for High Power Routers, LAN Switches, and DWDM products

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released a notification on April 18, 2023, in which announced the acceptance of test reports issued by ILAC-accredited labs for Safety and EMI EMC parameters for Routers, LAN Switches, and DWDM products. The applicable product’s feature is as follows: 

• The product operates on single or three phases with current requirement ≥32A; or
• The product operates on 48VDC with current requirement ≥100A.

 

Moreover, applicable products should be aware of the following points:

• Information on Voltage, Current, and Power should be mentioned in the BOM
• The reports should be issued by labs located in non-border sharing nations
• OEM have to prepare and submit a self-declaration of conformity to technical parameters as per ER
• A provisional certificate will be issued by TEC valid for 2 years
• The certificate should be integrated with security requirements (ITSARs) as per the guidelines issued by TEC

 

 Indonesia

SDPPI Released PERMEN KOMINFO No. 2 of 2023

SDPPI released PERMEN KOMINFO No. 2 of 2023 on April 12, 2023. This regulation classifies the use of radio frequency spectrum for devices such as Radio Local Area Network (RLAN), Short Range Device (SRD), Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) etc.

 

Nepal

NTA New MDMS Came Into Force and requires IMEI number

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) new Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) came into force on May 15, 2023. Mobile phone must be approved by the NTA, and the importer must register with this new MDMS to import and sell it in Nepal. Moreover, IMEI number is required to be provided by Importers for the record in this new MDMS when registering.

 

 Papua New Guinea

NICTA released Validity of Type Approval Certificate is 3 years

Papua New Guinea Regulator – Nation Information & Communications Technology (NICTA) update the ICT Equipment Type Approval Rule 2022, the main changes are as follows:

• Type Approval Certificate (TAC) and Declaration of Compliance Certificate (DoCC) shall be valid for a period of three (3) years.
• Within 30 days prior to the expiration of the TAC and DoCC, NICTA will issue renewal notice. The certificate holder shall apply the renewal before the expiry date.

 

 Saudi Arabia

CST Released Specialized Radio Network License in 450 MHz Band

The Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of Saudi Arabia released a memorandum for issuing radio license for the 450 MHz frequency band. The publication is a continuation of the plan implementing the Spectrum Outlook for Commercial and Innovative Use 2021-2023 which aims to expand its range of services in Saudi Arabia for a smarter and safer future. Interested applicant must submit the application to CST by July 9, 2023.

 

 Singapore

MDA Released Notice Regarding to Wi-Fi 6E

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) released a notification on May 12, 2023, announcing that more radio frequency spectrum will be allocated to facilitate advanced Wi-Fi connectivity in Singapore, complementing Nationwide Broadband Network (NBN) and 5G mobile networks. IMDA will amend its regulations to allocate the radio frequency spectrum 5,925 MHz – 6,425 MHz for Wi-Fi use in Singapore. IMDA expects Wi-Fi 6E-enabled equipment and devices to be commercially available in Singapore by Q3 of 2023.

 

 South Africa

ICASA released the frequency band from 5,925 to 6,425 MHz

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) released an announcement on May 23, 2023 regarding the Wi-Fi 5,925 to 6,425 MHz frequency band and the 122 to 246 GHz frequency band for non-specific SRD. The main points are as follows:

Frequency	Application Type	Maximum Radiated Power, Field Strength or Sensitivity Limits	Relevant Performance Standards	Additional Requirements
5,925-6,425 MHz	WAS/RLAN	EIRP 23 dBm Power Indoor (LPI) use only/Outdoor use Not Allowed EIRP 14 dBm Very Low Power (VLP) Indoor/Outdoor	EN 303 687	(EU) 2021/1067 ATU-R Rec.005-0，Annex 3，2021
122-122.25 GHz	Non-Specific SRD	EIRP 10mW	EN 305 550	CEPT/ERC/REC 70-03
122.25-123 GHz	Non-Specific SRD	EIRP 100mW	EN 305 550	CEPT/ERC/REC 70-03
244-246 GHz	Non-Specific SRD	EIRP 100mW	EN 305 550	CEPT/ERC/REC 70-03

 

 Thailand

NBTC Allowed the Usage of Frequency 5.925 to 6.425 GHz

Thailand National Broadcasting, Television and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) released a notification about Criteria of authorization and Technical Standard to use the Wi-Fi frequency 5.925 to 6.425 GHz on April 28, 2023, which took effect the following day. The main points are as follows:

• Required test reports for products supporting 5.925 to 6.425 GHz: RF reports, EMF/SAR reports, Electrical safety test report.

       − RF test report should be based on FCC Part 15.407 (ETSI EN is not acceptable) with required test clauses, such as Output 
           Power,Power Spectral Density, Channel Bandwidth, Undesirable emissions limits: out of band emissions, In-band
           emissions (emission mask), Contention based protocol.

− Below are the limit values for Maximum EIRP output power and Maximum power spectral density.

Device Using Environment	Maximum EIRP Output Power（mW）	Maximum EIRP Output Power（dBm）	Maximum Power Spectral Density (mW/MHz)	Maximum Power Spectral Density (dBm/MHz)
Indoor	250	24	12.5	11
Indoor and outdoor	25	14	1.25	1

Note:

♦ Access point with output power over 25 mW (EIRP) but not over 250 mW (EIRP) should not be powered by battery

♦ For indoor/outdoor use with output power 25 mW, EMF/SAR test report can be exempted

♦ Electrical safety test report, e.g., IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1 or TIS 62368-1

• Procedure for certified products that later need to apply for Wi-Fi 6E/ Wi-Fi 7:

       − For products that have applied for Class A or Class B: A new model number must be assigned, and the NBTC Class A/B
          certificate must be re-applied.

       − For products that have applied for SDoC: The original model number can be used to reapply for SDoC.

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