On April 22, 2026, Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) issued Ministerial Decree No. 197/2026, updating SAR regulations for mobile phones and tablets. This decree replaces the previous Decree No. 177/2024. The decree came into effect on the date of issuance.

Although the basic RF exposure limits (head/torso 2.0W/kg, limbs 4.0W/kg) are consistent with the International Committee on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) standards, this update has made significant changes to the certification process and scope. The main changes are as follows:

• Applicable scope: all cellular mobile devices and tablets; For tablets without in-ear speaker functionality, the head-mounted SAR requirement can be waived;
• Required documents: Certification applications for mobile phones and tablets must include the SAR Test Report (LHU SAR). For tablets applying for head SAR exemption, a declaration must be provided, stating that the device does not have an in-ear speaker function, and the device specification should also indicate that this function is not available.
• Temporary Certification Letter: If the testing laboratory cannot issue a SAR test report, the certification application can submit a temporary certification letter issued by the domestic testing laboratory, which must specify the expected issuance date of the SAR test report. This regulation is valid until July 31, 2027;
• Report submission deadline: The SAR test report must be submitted to the Director of the Digital Infrastructure Services Division of the Digital Infrastructure Directorate, Directorate-General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID), KOMDIGI within 14 calendar days from the date of issuance;
• Testing specifications: Refer to IEC/IEEE, EN, and FCC KDB standards;
• Retesting regulations: If the SAR test result from the domestic testing laboratory is unqualified, a single retest may be conducted using commercially available samples;
• Non-compliance penalties: If the device fails to meet SAR limits in the initial SAR test report and any retest results, the certificate holder will be penalized according to applicable regulations under non-compliant certification standards.

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