On June 24, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially released version v01r02 of KDB 951290 D01 "Device Compliance Review (ECR) KDB Inquiry." ECR is an important component of the KDB inquiry system, characterized by being initiable and reusable by anyone, and applicable to both the certification process and SDoC process. Other inquiry mechanisms include general inquiries (initiated by anyone), NAG (initiated by applicants), and PAG (TCB initiated).

Previously, ECR already included three types of PIAs: 6 GHz AFC geolocation, numerical simulation, and phantom. The newly added Part 15 General Geolocation PIA mainly applies to Part 15 devices operating as main devices based on §15.202, using automatic geolocation methods to ensure compliance in the United States and its overseas territories, such as phones with hotspot functions. PIA categories can be "approved once and reused persistently." FCC-approved PIAs can be repeatedly referenced in certification applications under different FCC IDs without resubmitting inquiries for the same technical issue. This approach shortens the certification cycle for new products and reduces compliance costs.

Click this link to view the original text of KDB 951290 D01 v01r02. Click this link to view the interpretation of this PIA at the TCBC conference in April 2026.

On June 23, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued regulatory amendments allowing the use of 920 MHz beam wireless power transmission systems (WPT) in outdoor environments, provided relevant technical and operational requirements are met. The regulatory amendments took effect on the date of issuance.

Click this link to view the original text of the regulatory revision announcement.

On June 18, 2026, the UK Communications Authority (Ofcom) passed an amendment to the direct-to-device regulatory framework. The main changes in this update include:

• The exemption broadens its scope to include a broader range of wireless telegraph equipment, especially IoT devices and mobile terminals operating via satellite links;
• New bands: 880.1–885.1 MHz and 925.1–930.1 MHz, with a new power limit of 33 dBm TRP;
• The power limit for the original frequency band (1710.1-1715.9 MHz UL, 1805.1-1810.9 MHz DL) is 30 dBm TRP.

Click this link to view the original regulatory update. The update will take effect on July 10, 2026.

On May 7, 2026, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union reached a provisional agreement on AI Omnibus (Omnibus VII), aiming to simplify and optimize parts of the EU AI Act implementation arrangements. For manufacturers, this does not mean the AI Act is being fully postponed, but rather that compliance obligations for some high-risk AI systems are being reclassified and implemented in phases, with major changes including:

• Postponed from August 2, 2026 to December 2, 2026: Transparency obligations such as labeling and watermarks for AI-generated content are expected to apply; Newly prohibits AI-generated child sexual abuse material or involuntary intimacy/sexually explicit content that identifies individuals;
• Postponed from August 2, 2026 to December 2, 2027: Some Annex III high-risk AI system obligations are expected to apply, such as biometrics, critical infrastructure, education, employment, law enforcement, border management, and other scenarios;
• Postponed from August 2, 2027 to August 2, 2028: High-risk AI systems embedded in products and used as security components, especially those regulated by EU industry safety regulations, are expected to be subject to relevant obligations.

The above changes were approved by the European Parliament on June 16, 2026, and after adoption by the Council of the European Union, they are expected to be officially published to the OJ by August 2, 2026.

Click this link to view the European Parliament's press release on the approval of the revision of the AI Act.

On June 15, 2026, the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology released a draft notice containing a mandatory list of products classified by risk level, which must obtain type approval certification and/or a Declaration of Safety Conformity (SDoC). This draft will replace Notification No. 29/2025/TT-BKHCN and Decision No. 2711/QD-BKHCN. The main changes include:

• Some products, including WWAN technology, can be considered small to medium-risk products, requiring only SDoC and allowing voluntary type approval applications;
• If products on the small and medium-risk product list are integrated with high-risk products, high-risk technical testing is required, but only SDoC is required;
• When high-risk products undergo type approval certification under Scheme 3, the explanation about using ISO 9001:2015 certificates to replace factory inspection and supervision requirements has been removed.

Click this link to view the draft notice. Comments are accepted until July 16, 2026.

On June 15, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued official announcement number DA 26-588, officially removing "toy drones" and "toy drones containing foreign-made parts" from the "Covered List." The specific conditions must be met:

• Weight limit: Maximum takeoff weight ≤ 150 grams;
• Operating range: limited to within line of sight, distance ≤ 100 meters;
• Flight altitude: Maximum continuous flight altitude≤ 300 feet (about 91.4 meters).
• Flight speed: Maximum horizontal speed≤ 10 m/s;
• Endurance: Flight time ≤ 10 minutes;
• No positioning system: No GPS/GNSS or equivalent system (i.e., no return-to-home, waypoint missions, or subject tracking);
• No network connection: No internet, mobile apps, cellular, or Wi-Fi connection capability. Only a dedicated RF link (usually 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz) is allowed between the controller and the drone, and radio frequencies cannot be modified or programmed, and must comply with FCC regulatory requirements;
• No imaging or sensing capabilities: no photo/video camera, microphones, live video feed, onboard recording, or any sensors capable of surveillance or data gathering;
• No modular payload interface: such as airdrop/release mechanisms, search lights and strobes, and micro-FPV cameras, and protection cages, etc.;
• Motor type: Brushless motor not included;
• Market positioning: Explicitly marketed as a toy for recreational use;
• Manufacturer restrictions: Manufacturing entities must not be blacklisted under Section 1709 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA FY2025).

Click this link to view the original DA 26-588 announcement.

On June 11, 2026, the Indian Ministry of Telecommunications (DoT) issued regulations for vehicle-mounted radar systems operating in the 77–81 GHz band. When such systems are installed on vehicles for radio positioning purposes, licensing procedures are exempted. Provided technical limitations are met, these systems can be used, sold, or leased without separate licenses. This regulation sets limits on power, transmit bandwidth, and stray emissions. Unless the same model has already been approved for the same model, the device model approval must be applied for through the Ministry of Telecommunications (DoT) portal. The system must comply with applicable Indian standards or relevant international standards. If interference occurs, users may be required to reduce power, adjust equipment position, or take other corrective actions.

Click this link to view the original DoT notice.

Following the public consultation conducted in August 2025, on June 10, 2026, Brazil's National Environment Committee (CONAMA) approved a new RoHS resolution mandating restrictions on the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), including heavy metals and phthalates. The regulation aligns with international standards, requiring manufacturers and importers to register products in centralized databases, submit declarations of conformity, and apply specific labels. The compliance period is implemented in phases, ranging from immediate restrictions on certain flame retardants to a four-year transition period for paraphthalates. This regulation has not yet been published in government gazette ; the effective date and transition period will be subject to subsequent government gazette.

Click this link to view the press release released by the Brazilian Electrical and Electronics Industries Association on this matter.

On June 3, 2026, SIRIM published an announcement on its official website numbered SQASI/CMCS/1/26/0005, announcing revisions to the "Communication, Multimedia, and Hybrid Equipment Compliance Approval and Certification Agreement" (eTAC/DOC/01-1), with a focus on updating the "Assignment" clause. The new regulations took effect on June 1, 2026. The old agreement signed by the original applicant remains valid, but all new applicants must download the latest version from the official website and mail or present two signed original paper documents to the SIRIM QAS office in person.

Click this link to view the original SIRIM announcement and click it this link to view the original text of the updated authentication agreement.

On June 2, 2026, the Cuban Ministry of Communications (MIC or MINCOM) officially issued Resolutions 1/2026 and 2/2026, fully replacing the old regulations and strictly distinguishing between the import of personal and commercial equipment. The main contents include:

• The new regulations specify that telecommunications and wireless products used for resale, commercialization, or local manufacturing (such as mobile phones, radars, broadcast receivers, etc., see Annex I of the notice) must obtain type approval (Homologation) certificates and technical authorization certificates;
• Type approval certificates are prerequisites for technical authorization certificates. For testing, display, or personal use samples, the type approval certificate can be exempted, but temporary technical authorization must be applied for 30 days before entry, valid for 3 months;
• In principle, testing must be conducted in local laboratories, but for equipment beyond local testing capacity, MIC allows acceptance of manufacturer or international laboratory test reports;
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• approval certificate is issued within 10 working days after payment and testing is completed, with a validity period of 5 years;
• The new regulations also specify the operating frequency bands for cordless telephones as 45/48MHz, 1.9GHz, 2.4GHz, and 5.8GHz.

Click this link to view the original MIC resolution.