On July 15, 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Council (MCMC) solicited feedback on new IoT functional safety, cybersecurity, and privacy management standards through the Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB). The main contents are as follows:

• The new technical standard will replace the existing MCMC MTSFB TC G013:2018;
• Malaysia's existing IoT security standards include: Application Security MCMC MTSFB TC G031, Device Security MCMC MTSFB TC G031, Privacy Requirements MCMC MTSFB TC G031, and Functional Safety MCMC MTSFB TC G031. These standards are referenced in the new draft standards. Because the new standard references content from the above standards, the technical and compliance difficulties have greatly increased;
• The standard requires functional safety, network security, and privacy controls throughout the entire device lifecycle: vendors must provide long-term signed OTA firmware updates, vulnerability response mechanisms, continuous security monitoring, and fault traceability log retention.

Click this link to view the original draft standard and the submission portal. Comments are accepted until August 15, 2026.

On July 14, 2026, the European Commission adopted Implementation Resolution (EU) 2026/1763, issuing six unified standards for digital product passports (DPPs) supporting the Eco-Design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, EU 2024/1781). The resolution was published in the Official Journal of the EU and took effect immediately. According to the resolution, digital product passports that meet these unified standards can be presumed to meet the requirements of Articles 10 and 11 of the regulations, providing companies with a clear path to compliance.

The six standards include:

• EN 18216:2026 "Digital Product Passport – Data Interchange Protocol";
• EN 18219:2026 "Digital Product Passport - Unique Identifier";
• EN 18220:2026 "Digital Product Passport – Data Carrier";
• EN 18221:2026 "Digital Product Passport – Data Storage, Archiving and Data Persistence";
• EN 18222:2026 "Digital Product Passport – Application Programming Interface (API) for Product Passport Lifecycle Management and Searchability";
• EN 18223:2026 "Digital Product Passport – System Interoperability".

For mobile devices, ESPR replaces the Native Eco-Design Directive (2009/125/EC), and thus serves as the superior regulation to the Eco-Design Regulation (EU) 2023/1670. Currently, ESPR's requirements for digital passports will first apply to products such as steel, and automobile/industrial batteries, but the mandatory implementation date for mobile terminals has yet to be determined. The main compliance consideration for ESPR for mobile devices is to implement the relevant eco-design requirements according to (EU) 2023/1670.

Click this link to view the original text of Implementing Resolution (EU) 2026/1763.

On July 13, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) publicly solicited comments on the draft RSS-193 Issue 2. Compared to Issue 1, released on July 11, 2025, the main changes in the draft of Issue 2 are:

• Added 24.25-27.5 GHz (n258) spectrum, connecting with the existing 27.5-28.35 GHz (n261) spectrum;
• Added 37.6-40.0 GHz (n260);
• Base station equipment operating in the 24.45-24.65 GHz band must indicate in the device unit or user manual: "Operation within 24.45-24.65 GHz is intended for indoor use only";
• There are special requirements for spurious noise in the 23.6-24GHz band: base station equipment requires -39dBW/200MHz, and user devices require -35dBW/200MHz.

Click this link to view the original comment period, with the deadline for comments being September 21, 2026.

On July 10, 2026, Brazil officially issued CONAMA Resolution 516/2026, introducing a new framework for hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The regulations came into effect on the date of issuance. The regulation sets mandatory limits for ten hazardous substances and establishes a new compliance framework that manufacturers and importers must comply with before placing products on the Brazilian market. Currently, a national registration platform is still under development.

The control of ten types of harmful substances will be implemented in phases:

• Immediate implementation: polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) ≤ 0.1%, polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBDE) ≤ 0.1%;
• Effective after 180 days: Mercury (Hg) ≤ 0.1%;
• Effective after three years: cadmium (Cd) ≤ 0.01%, hexavalent chromium (CrVI) ≤ 0.1%, lead (Pb) ≤ 0.1%;
• Effective after four years: di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) ≤ 0.1%, di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (GDP) ≤ 0.1%, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) ≤ 0.1%, diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) ≤ 0.1%.

Click this link to view the original text of Resolution 516/2026.

On July 7, 2026, the Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) of India issued a public consultation seeking public input on the amendment to the General Requirements for Wi-Fi Access Point Equipment (TEC 38020: 2026). The key points of the revision are as follows:

• Added Wi-Fi 6GHz band and Wi-Fi 7 standards, along with related parameters and technical requirements;
• It is stipulated that if the device has passed Wi-Fi Alliance certification, the tested parameters can be exempted from TEC certification testing;
• Require the device to meet the applicable Communication Equipment Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) requirements;
• Updated cited safety standards and EMC standards to the latest versions.

Click this link to view the original TEC Comment Period, which is open until September 6, 2026.

On July 6, 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a notice stating that two technical specifications for communication and hybrid devices will be implemented on May 5, 2026

• "Specification for Short-Range Radio Equipment (Third Revision)" (MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2026);
• "Communication Equipment Reference Requirements" (MCMC MTSFB TC T022:2026).

All subsequent related equipment submitted for certification must comply with these two new standards. MCMC offers a six-month grace period, and the new regulations will be fully enforced starting November 5, 2026. The government encourages applicants to achieve compliance as soon as possible during the grace period.

Click this link to view the original MCMC announcement.

On July 6, 2025, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on its Federal Register website that it will comprehensively ban the continued import and sale of certain communication devices that have been listed on the Covered List by 2024 or earlier. The ban will officially take effect on July 16, 2026. The announcement also notes that for devices partially used for security monitoring of "critical infrastructure" in the 2021 list, the ban will be temporarily deferred until the official definition of critical infrastructure is clearly defined (which will be provided in the third edition of the report and order regarding the Covered List). Additionally, the ban does not apply to devices newly added to the list after 2024.

Click this link to view the original announcement on the Federal Register website.

On July 3, 2026, the Communications Commission Tonga (CCT) was officially established. Starting July 1, 2026, this independent committee will replace the former communications and information department responsible for type approval. The official website of CCT is https://www.cct.gov.to/. CCT states on its official website that it recognizes international certifications such as CE, FCC, Korea KC, and China's CCC.

Click this link to view related news releases about the establishment of CCT.

On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its July committee meeting agenda. Among them, Topic 5, "Strengthening Rules Governing Dangerous Gear" mentions that the FCC will issue the third edition Report and Order regarding the Covered List , further upgrading control over companies and products on the Covered List. The core of the new regulation is to comprehensively close "component vulnerabilities." The FCC explicitly prohibits authorizing any devices containing "hardware components with logical functions" (such as core chips) produced by "Covered List" entities to prevent security risks from penetrating communication networks. Any modifications or changes made by entities on the "Covered List" to their equipment must undergo the most rigorous full certification procedures, and the simplified Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) process is strictly prohibited. In addition, regulatory reach extends to e-commerce platforms, requiring them to clearly display the FCC ID when selling certified devices online. The FCC has also updated and tightened the definition of "critical infrastructure."

The final Report and Order will be officially released after discussion and approval at the FCC meeting on July 22. Click this link to view the original draft of Reports and Order.

On June 30, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) of Vietnam officially issued Circular No. 36/2026/TT-BKHCN. The circular clarifies the list of medium- and high-risk products and goods under its management, and details the corresponding customs HS codes and quality management requirements. When relevant organizations and individuals produce or import such goods within Vietnam, they must carry out conformity certification and declaration of conformity (declaration of conformity) in accordance with the corresponding national technical standard (QCVN). Imported goods must also undergo national quality inspection. The list includes several telecommunications devices.

Click this link to view the original MST circular, which came into effect on July 1, 2026.