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INACOM Strengthens Security Measures INACOM has implemented a major upgrade to its internal security framework for documentation requiring official approval, following the discovery of counterfeit approval certificates in Angola’s market. As an immediate precaution, the agency has temporarily placed all certificates under quarantine pending further evaluation. During this review period, applicants are required to strictly…

Type Approval Guidelines of Electronic Communications – May 26, 2015 The requirement for providing samples during the type approval process in Ghana is now being actively enforced, as outlined in Section 9.10 of the regulation: “In all cases of Type Approval, a sample shall be included in the application.” This mandate applies to all equipment…

On January 22, ANATEL issued Resolution 772, which officially replaces the previous Resolution 759. The new regulation took effect on February 3, 2025. Resolution 772 outlines the assignment, allocation, and distribution of frequency bands in Brazil, defining their applications and intended services, similar to FCC 2.106. This update brings modifications to the allocation and use…

Thailand’s NBTC has announced a public hearing to establish new technical standards for Wireless Microphones and Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT). Key topics include: NBTC TS 1006-25xx: Technical Standard for Wireless Microphones Frequency Usage and Radiocommunication Equipment Criteria NBTC TS 1006-25xx: Technical Standard for DECT Technology Public Hearing Period: 15 January – 17 March 2025…

On 14th November 2024, Thailand NBTC had announced a new Technical Standard of 5.925 – 6.425 GHz (accepting ETSI EN standard). NBTC Notification: Technical Standard for telecommunication equipment using frequency of 5.725-6.425GHz Announcement date November 14, 2024 Effective date: November 15, 2024 You may find original announcement on this website: https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/49525.pdf Further compliance support will…

As part of Vietnam Approval, compliance requirements for foreign manufacturers have become more stringent, especially regarding local representation. To meet Vietnam Approval, manufacturers must have a registered office in Vietnam to ensure compliance and accountability. What if You Don’t Have a Local Office in Vietnam? If your business doesn’t have an office in Vietnam, compliance…

From the latest announcement from Guinea, the type approval certificates are now valid indefinitely instead of 3 years. Please kindly be noted that the QR code on the type approval certificate revealed before that certificates are valid for 3 years. This information is retrieved from protocol DECISION D/N 003/ARPT/CNRPT/2023. If you are interested in a…

Suruhanjaya Tenaga Malaysia had issued the latest ST COA Booklet 2024. Within the document, it has the guidelines for approval of electrical equipment. It indicates what is regulated and what related standard(s) is (are) for each product category. BACL is fully capable to provide international approval service for Malaysia and our CE reports are acceptable…

Nowadays, more and more customers are inquiring about Saudi Arabia requirement. We believe this information will be useful for your evaluation and project planning. The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has updated requirements for the following HS Codes. Valid SABER certificates with the HS Codes below will need to consider standards unifying port…

Thailand NBTC announced on public hearing in order to establish new technical standard for Digital Broadcasting Radio. Frequency Plan NBTC FP 104-2567 Digital Broadcasting Services – (Public hearing during 15 May – 15 June 2024) NBTC BS XXXX-2567 Digital Broadcasting Radio Receiver (Public hearing duration : 15 May – 15 July 2024) NBTC BS XXXX-2567…