On February 26, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) launched a public consultation on RSS-Gen Issue 6 and RSS-310 Issue 6.

Changes to be introduced in RSS-Gen Issue 6, General Requirements for Radio Equipment Compliance:

• The requirements for equipment modification are clarified, including the following situations: internal circuits or firmware are modified; Antennas not listed in the original certificate or user manual are connected; Connect license-free devices to an external power source;
• Simplified labeling requirements: QR code labels are allowed; Allow labels to appear on user manuals or packaging; Electronic labeling requirements are introduced;
• Scope update: Receiving only devices and passive RFID tags have been removed from the scope of RSS-Gen, which have been moved to the range of RSS-310;
• Revised testing requirements include: radiated emission test sites must meet site validation requirements as defined in ANSI/USEMCSC C63.25.2, ANSI/USEMCSC C63.25.1, or CISPR 16-1-4; Define the maximum calibration interval for the measuring device; Extend the frequency range for unintentional emission measurements up to 750 GHz.

Changes to be introduced in RSS-310 Issue 6 "Radio Equipment Without License: Class II Equipment":

• simplified labeling and user manual requirements, removing provisions already covered in RSS-Gen;
• The scope of application has been expanded to include: only receiving devices, passive RFID tags;
• Updated exemption framework: Removed the previous exemption from all ISED requirements for transmitters with a power consumption of ≤ 6 nW or an operating frequency ≤ 9 kHz; Instead, there are specific exemptions for labeling, user manuals, and test report requirements.

Click this link to view the original public consultation until May 29, 2026.