On 10 November 2025, the Singapore Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) issued a notice numbered CPSO-101125-22 to Registered Suppliers (RS). The main contents of the notice are as follows:

• Reminder that registered controlled goods (CGs) may face supply suspension or prohibition if they are non-conforming or unauthorised modifications;
• It is an offence to supply or advertise suspended/banned CGs for the purpose of supply, and the offender is liable to a fine of up to US$10,000 or imprisonment for 2 years (or both);
• Clarify that RS needs to update the technical documents related to CGs modifications (technical modifications need to be re-certified/registered) and provide technical documents upon request within 7 days (violators will be fined up to $2,000 or 12 months in prison);
• CGs registration is valid for 3 years and must be renewed 6 months before expiration.

CPSO regulates 33 categories of household appliances, electronic and gas appliances and accessories, including adapters for ICT products including audio, video and computers.

Click this link to view the original CPSO notice.

On November 7, 2025, the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID) of the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) issued Decision No. 469/2025. The decision gives a list of telecommunications equipment and/or installations that must comply with technical standards in the form of HS codes. The decision also contains a new format for the notification of imported Goods (PIB) that adds additional specifications for devices with telecommunications capabilities when filling out the PIB on the Indonesian Customs Agency's CEISA 4.0 portal. For telecommunications equipment and installations, as well as those with telecommunications functions, they must comply with technical standards, even if they are not listed in No. 469/2025.

Click this link to see the No. Original text of the 469/2025 decision.

On November 5, 2025, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) released the first version of TR12 on its official website, which specifies the control measures for PMR446 devices to use the 446.0-446.2 MHz frequency band. The regulation states that the type approval of PMR466 equipment is based on the international standard ETSI EN 300 296. The effective date of the document is September 22, 2025.

Main technical specifications:

• Frequency range: 446.0 – 446.2 MHz;
• Maximum output power: 0.5W ERP;
• Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz (16 channels);
• Antenna: must be an integrated and non-removable part of the device.

Click this link to view the original TR12 specification.

On November 5, 2025, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) launched a public consultation on the implementation of an Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) system in the Wi-Fi 6 GHz band. The purpose of this public consultation is to improve Wi-Fi performance and coverage by easing transmit power limits.

Click on this link to view the original public consultation, The comment period is until January 30, 2026.

On November 5, 2025, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for cybersecurity testing and certification. Under the Mutual Recognition Agreement:

• Products that have passed PSTI cybersecurity certification and provide online self-declaration can be considered to have met the technical requirements of JC-STAR Level 1 when applying for JC-STAR Level 1, and will adopt a simplified procedure.
• Products that have passed the JC-STAR Level 1 evaluation and have adopted the certification mark can be considered to meet the requirements of PSTI.

Click this link to view the original text of the relevant mutual recognition agreement.

On October 30, 2025, Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) issued a public consultation on the development of a national technical regulation (QCVN xxx:2025/BKHCN) on wireless access equipment in the 6 GHz band, which applies to all wireless access devices operating in the 6 GHz band (5945-6425MHz). This draft QCVN refers to ETSI EN 303 687 V1.1.1 to define technical specifications and measurement methods for 6 GHz wireless devices:

After the new version of the technical regulations come into effect, organizations and individuals that manufacture, import or sell Wi-Fi 6E/7 devices in Vietnam must ensure that the devices meet all the technical requirements in the new version of the technical regulations and are verified by tests by accredited laboratories.

Click this link to view the original public consultation, which is open for comments until November 30, 2025.

On October 29, 2025, Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) issued an announcement aimed at strengthening the regulation of Wireless Local Area Network (RLAN) Network Video Recorders (NVRs). The announcement emphasizes that wireless network DVRs need to obtain a Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) from the NBTC before importing, distributing, and selling them in the local market in Thailand.

Click this link to view the original NBTC announcement.

On October 29, 2025, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a notification requesting the migration of IS 13252-1:2010 and IS 616:2017 standards to the IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 standard. Extended reality products such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MRI) will have until May 1, 2026, to meet compliance requirements for the new standard. All other products that still comply with the IS 13252-1:2010 and IS 616:2017 standards will have until November 1, 2028 to complete compliance with the new standards. The IS 13252-1:2010 and IS 616:2017 standards will be revoked on November 1, 2028.

Click this link to view the original announcement issued by MeitY.

On October 28, 2025, the Mexican Ministry of Economy (SE) published an agreement to amend the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between the Mexican and U.S. governments regarding conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment. According to the MRA, Mexican CRTs should accept test reports from laboratories designated in the United States and accredited by Mexican authorities in accordance with the following technical standards:

• IFT-012-2019: Technical Specification for Maximum Limits of Non-Ionizing Radio Radiation for Telecommunications Products, Equipment, Devices, or Apparatus (Capable of Connecting to Telecommunications Networks and/or Using the Radio Spectrum) Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).
• IFT-016-2024: Low-Power Radio Communication Equipment – Devices Using the 30 MHz to 3 GHz Band Radio Spectrum – Specifications, Limits, and Test Methods.
• IFT-017-2023: Radio Communication Systems Using Radio Access – LAN – Radio Communication Equipment Using Digital Modulation Technology and Operating in the 5150-5250 MHz, 5250-5350 MHz, 5470-5600 MHz, 5650-5725 MHz, 5725-5850 MHz, and 5925-6425 MHz bands.

Click this link to view the original Agreement, which is effective October 29, 2025.

Some German telecommunications and infrastructure providers sent an open letter to German Federal Digital Minister Carsten Wildberg, urging Germany to take a clear position on the future use of the 6GHz high frequency band (6425-7125 MHz). The goal of the companies involved is to support the full opening of the band for license-free Wi-Fi throughout the EU. Signatories include Deutsche Glasfaser, EWE TEL, HPE, Fritz (AVM), Lancom Systems and NetCologne.

The next plenary meeting of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG), the European Commission's high-level advisory body, will be held on November 12, 2025. A proposal for the use of the 6GHz band is expected to be discussed at that time. Based on this proposal, the European Commission may initiate a coordination process at EU level.

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