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Administrative Measures for Unified Voluntary Certification Systems
China's State Administration for Market Regulation has introduced a unified national framework governing voluntary certification systems under SAMR Announcement No. 33 of 2026. This regulation standardizes catalog management, conformity assessment procedures, certification marks, and body accreditation requirements across all voluntary approval schemes in the market.
Mandatory Transition to Equipment Clearance System (ECS)
Starting 01 October 2026, all radio device compliance applications must be submitted via the new centralized Equipment Clearance System.
UAE MOIAT Makes HS Code Mandatory for ECAS Applications
The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology has introduced a mandatory HS code requirement for all new ECAS certification applications.
USA FCC Seeks Public Feedback on RF Exposure Standards
The FCC is seeking public comment on specific radiofrequency (RF) exposure issues remanded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in Environmental Health Trust v. FCC. The proceeding focuses on RF exposure testing procedures, potential non-cancer health effects including impacts on children and long-term exposure, and possible environmental effects. Comments are due October 22, 2026.
India TEC Drafts Requirements for 5G Core-Based Mobile Systems
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has opened a public consultation inviting stakeholder comments and inputs on the draft Generic Requirements (GR) standard TEC 22160:2026 for 5G Core network equipment, with comments accepted until November 24, 2026.
India TEC Drafts New Requirements for E-Band Microwave Equipment
India’s draft TEC standard 36060:2026 sets out technical requirements for millimeter-wave E-Band microwave equipment operating in the 71–76 GHz and 81–86 GHz bands. The draft covers point-to-point high-capacity radio links used for applications such as enterprise connectivity, small-cell backhaul and short-haul telecom networks.