On October 29, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve the third report and order and NPRM in the series of amendments to the "Equipment Authorization Integrity" regulatory framework, which will prohibit the authorization of testing laboratories and telecommunications certification bodies (TCBs) in "non-reciprocal economies." According to the "Third Reporting and Order" FCC 26-73 issued on October 30, if a relevant country or region has not signed a Mutual Recognition of Conformity Agreement (MRA) or equivalent 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. This regulation is expected to take effect on December 1, 2026, and the requirement to withdraw laboratory authorizations in non-reciprocal economies will be enforced starting December 1, 2028.

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On October 29, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the radio standard specification RSS-193 Issue 2. This standard applies to Flexible Use Broadband Equipment Operating in the Bands 24.25-28.35 GHz and 37.6-40.0 GHz. The main updates include: the expanded applicable frequency bands from 27.5–28.35 GHz to two major millimeter wave bands: 24.25–28.35 GHz and 37.6–40.0 GHz; and some editorial revisions.

The standard takes effect from the date of publication on the official website, with a 6-month transition period, during which certification applications can be submitted for either version 1 or version 2; After the transition period ends, relevant equipment circulating, importing, and selling in the Canadian market must comply with the requirements of version 2.

Click this link to view RSS-193 Issue 2.

On October 22, 2026, the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) issued Circular No. 3 of 2026 from the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure Services (DJID). The circular aims to provide guidance to certificate holders, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and related stakeholders, clarifying how to handle certificate adjustment procedures for mobile communication devices that are in circulation but do not yet cover the 700 MHz and/or 2.6 GHz radio frequency bands. Relevant parties may submit certificate adjustment applications from the date of DJID Decree No. 206 of 2026 (published on Oct. 16, 2026) until April 15, 2027. The application method is to send the application letter to the email ditlayanan_djid@komdigi.go.id and copy it to callcenter_djid@komdigi.go.id.

Click this link to view the full text of DJID Announcement No. 3 of 2026.

On October 22, 2026, the EU issued Regulation (EU) 2026/1770, which exempts portable batteries from the requirements for removability and replaceability. This regulation will take effect twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, i.e., November 11, 2026. This time, wearable devices will be added to the existing category (a) exemptions, category (b) exemptions will remain unchanged, and the following six categories of exemptions have been added:

• (c) wearable devices for which the safety, durability, or water resistance may be compromised by user access to the battery and which:
  • (i) due to their nature, size or form, are considered to be too small to allow the end-user to properly and safely handle a battery replacement; or
  • (ii) rely on a compact, sealed enclosure to maintain functional integrity, including protection against dust, and shock;
• (d) until 31 July 2030, electric toys that incorporate rechargeable batteries. when, due to the nature or size of the toy, the derogation is necessary to ensure the safety of the toy when used in accordance with Article 10(2) of Directive 2009/48/EC;
• (e) wireless thermometer probes specifically designed for food contact during food preparation processes;
• (f) products falling within the scope of Article 1 of Directive 2014/34/EU;
• (g) on-body delivery systems specifically designed for the subcutaneous administration of medicinal products;
• (h) telematics devices intended for roof-mounted installation in agricultural and construction machinery and designed to be exposed to harsh vibrations, dust and wet conditions during their intended use.

Click this link to view the original (EU) 2026/1770 text.

On October 16, 2026, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued Announcement S.O. 5689(E), extending the compliance implementation period for "standalone hard disk drives" under the Electronics and Information Technology Products (Mandatory Registration Requirements) Act 2021. The implementation date has been adjusted from November 5, 2026, to May 1, 2027, to allow manufacturers and importers to prepare to meet relevant compliance requirements。

Click this link to view the original text of MeitY's S.O. 5689(E) announcement。

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, Chile's Telecommunications Authority (SUBTEL) announced updates to technical regulations for "limited telecommunications services," expanding the available spectrum range from the 2300 MHz band to 2360 MHz. This adjustment provides a total of 60 MHz of spectrum resources for private and industrial networks, and requires the adoption of 5G and more advanced efficient technologies.

This initiative aims to support industrial applications with higher bandwidth requirements and lower latency requirements, including automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence. SUBTEL clearly stipulates that to use all 60 MHz spectrum, 5G or more advanced high-efficiency technologies must be used; If 4G technology is used, the maximum spectrum occupancy is 40 MHz. Additionally, service areas must be clearly defined and restricted to prevent harmful interference with other services.

Click this link to view the original SUBTEL press release.

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.