On October 13, 2026, the Malaysian Institute of Standards and Industry (SIRIM) issued announcement SQASI/CMCS/1/26/011, notifying that the technical specifications for MCMC MTSFB TC T022:2026 "Basic Requirements for Communication Equipment" include electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) rules, and that all EMC emission and immunity requirements will be fully implemented on November 5, 2026.

• With the implementation of the new regulations, an assessment fee for EMC immunity has been added. For new model approval applications, EMC emission assessment remains at the original 300 MYR; If using an external lab-issued immunity test report, an additional 500 MYR assessment fee must be paid; using SIRIM's own laboratory report is exempt from this additional fee;
• For existing products that have already obtained model approval, the original regular renewal channel is no longer applicable. Enterprises must submit a Parallel Comparison Application (PBC), completing compliance assessment only for the immunity item, with the fee standard consistent with the new application. Products lacking relevant data on immunity must undergo corresponding testing.

Click this link to view the original notification from SIRIM.

On October 12, 2026, the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) issued a press release stating that the limb SAR of Motorola's G05 (XT 2523-3) smartphone did not comply with EU standards. The manufacturer had pushed a software update to reduce transmission power and complete rectification. ANFR commissioned an accredited laboratory to conduct SAR testing, and the original firmware version of the device had a measured limb SAR of 5.53 W/kg, exceeding the 4 W/kg regulatory threshold. Regulatory authorities legally notified Motorola to take measures, and Motorola chose to remotely push system updates. The new firmware version lowered this figure to 1.98 W/kg, which has passed ANFR verification.

Click this link to view the original ANFR news article.

On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the third proposed report and draft order in a series of amendments to the "Equipment Authorization Integrity" regulatory series, proposing to prohibit the establishment of testing laboratories and telecommunications certification bodies (TCBs) in "non-reciprocal countries." This topic has been included in the agenda of the FCC's public meeting on October 29, 2026. According to the proposed "Third Report and Directive," if the relevant country or region has not signed a Mutual Recognition of Conformity Agreement (MRA) or Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the U.S., the FCC will no longer recognize testing laboratories, telecommunications certification bodies, or laboratory accreditation bodies within that country or region. If passed, the regulation is expected to take effect on December 1, 2026, with a 2 year transition period and mandatory implementation starting December 1, 2028.

Click this link to view the report order and the original draft report and order.

On October 8, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the radio standard specification RSS-247 Issue 4 Amd1. This standard applies to frequency hopping systems (FHS), digital transmission systems (DTS), hybrid systems, and license-free local area network LE-LAN wireless devices in the 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5150-5350 MHz, and 5470-5895 MHz frequency bands. ISED has customarily set a six-month transition period.

This update mainly considers the related updates introduced in RSS-Gen Issue 6, specifically including:

• 7.3.6.3 b), For devices with transmit bandwidth fully or partially in the 5600-5650 MHz range, when using the ETSI EN 301 893 test program, the channel availability check time has been changed from 60 s to 10 minutes.
• 7.3.6.3 d), For similar devices using the ETSI program, the channel shutdown transmission time is relaxed from 200 ms + 60 ms intermittent control signals to 1 second.

Click this link to view the original RSS-247 Issue 4 Amd1.

On October 7, 2026, the European Commission released updated guidelines for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED, 2014/53/EU), aiming to provide manufacturers and other stakeholders with further guidance on the application of the directive.

The revised guidelines include guidance on RED common chargers and cybersecurity requirements, and address some recurring regulatory consultation questions. Key additions include: decision trees and case studies for determining whether radio equipment is "direct" or "indirect" networking; guidance on transitioning from RED cybersecurity requirements to the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA); clarifications regarding NFC (Near Field Communication) and terahertz devices; and further guidance on tolerance and measurement uncertainty in European Harmonized Standards.

Click this link to view the original new RED guide.

On October 2, 2026, the Institute of Standards and Industry Malaysia (SIRIM) issued announcement SQASI/CMCS/1/26/010, outlining the certification requirements for three technical specifications for communication and hybrid equipment approved and released on August 4, 2026: 4G terminals (MCMC MTSFB TC T015:2026, 2nd revision), 4G base stations (MCMC MTSFB TC T023:2026), and aviation radio equipment (MCMC MTSFB TC T020:2026). The specifications have been published in the technical regulations register on the official website. The new regulations provide a 6-month transition period, with mandatory implementation starting February 4, 2027 (the transition period is calculated based on the release date of August 4, 2026).

• Certificate renewal requirements during the transition period are as follows: 4G terminal and base station original certificates can be renewed for up to one year; After February 4, 2027, renewal will no longer be supported; enterprises must submit a Parallel Comparison (PBC) application to update certification in conjunction with the MCMC MTSFB T022 basic requirements; Aviation radio equipment will continue to use the original renewal process;
• New application requirements: During the transition period, certification under the new standard is encouraged; the new application certificate under the old standard is valid for 1 year; For base station equipment, simulation reports can be used to verify compliance with MCMC MTSFB TC T023:2026 network interoperability.

Click this link to view the original SIRIM SQASI/CMCS/1/26/010 announcement.

On October 1, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) issued Notification No. 363, revising relevant ministerial orders under the Radio Law to establish technical requirements for non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite communication systems supporting mobile communications. This revision has officially taken effect since its issuance. The amendment sets corresponding bandwidth limits and operating conditions for different sub-bands, including regulations for devices operating in the 715–718 MHz frequency band.

Click this link to view the original text of MIC Circular No. 363. For specific technical requirements, see Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Order No. 115.

On September 30, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Laboratory Division released KDB 388624 D02 v18r09 document. This official document is effective immediately, replacing the previous v18r08 version. The main changes are as follows:

• A mandatory review process has been introduced for Sub-THz technology. Specifically, devices operating in the 95 GHz band under Part 15.258 or Part 18 must complete the new "Sub-THz Pre-Approval Guide" (SUBTHZ PAG) process;
• Pre-approval review restrictions have been lifted for some mature wireless products. The Commission has removed the filing requirements for the "OVER6G" (RF exposure frequency above 6 GHz) and "UWB15F" (handheld ultra-wideband devices compliant with § 15.519) categories. Additionally, the authorities have narrowed the scope of "UN6GHZ PAG" to only "Geofenced Variable Power" (GVP) devices operating in the 5.925–6.425 GHz and 6.525–6.875 GHz bands. Therefore, standard 6 GHz client devices and indoor access points do not require additional pre-approval reviews.

Click this link to view the original KDB 388624 D02 v18r09.

On September 28, 2026, Mexico's Ministry of Economy updated its foreign trade rules (Appendix 2.4.1), mandating that certain HS codes for telecommunications and mobile device imports must verify compliance with NOM-221-SCFI-2017 and NOM-221/2-SCFI-2018 standards at the border. The corresponding HS codes and standards are as follows:

• NOM-221-SCFI-2017 (IMEI identification code): 8517.18.99;
• NOM-221/2-SCFI-2018 (Spectrum Technical Specification, 700-2500MHz): 8517.13.01, 8517.14.91, 8517.18.99, 8517.62.17, 8517.69.99.

Click this link to view the original updated Mexican Ministry of Economy rules.

On September 25, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) publicly solicited comments on the draft RSS-199 Issue 5. The main changes in the draft are as follows:

• for TDD devices operating in the 2500–2690 MHz band, alternative band planning has been added;
• editorial revisions and clarifications have been made as appropriate.

Click this link to view the original ISED solicitation for comments published on the RABC website.