On December 11, 2025, the European Commission issued Commission Implementation Decision (EU) 2025/2499, which revises the harmonized standards for short-range devices (SRDs) and airborne mobile communication systems.

The main changes are as follows:

• Removal of the old version of the standard: EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1 for short-range devices (SRDs) in the frequency band from 25 MHz to 1 000 MHz, EN 302 480 V2.2.1 for airborne mobile communication systems (MCOBA) and EN 302 729 V2.1.1 for short-range devices using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. The effective date of standard deletion is June 11, 2027;
• The following harmonized standards have been added: EN 300 220-2 V3.3.1, EN 302 480 V3.1.1, EN 302 729-1 V3.1.1, EN 303 659 V1.1.1 short-range devices in data networks, EN 305 550-6 V1.2.1 specific wireless measurement equipment (e.g. detection radar) in the frequency band from 40 GHz to 260 GHz.

Click on this link to view the original text of (EU) 2025/2499.

On December 10, 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation to discuss an initiative aimed at repealing the RED Cybersecurity Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30. The initiative aims to repeal (EU) 2022/30 after the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) goes into effect on December 11, 2027. This is intended to avoid overlap and ambiguity between the basic cybersecurity-related requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive and those in the Cyber Resilience Act.

Click this link to view the original public consultation, and the comment period is until January 7, 2026.

On December 8, 2025, the FCC released a new version of KDB 986446 D01 v04, with the following main updates:

• TCB is required to conduct substantive due diligence on the U.S. designated agent information specified in the device certification to verify that the agent has a true and valid U.S. physical mailing address, is physically located at that address and can be legally served, and has written consent to act as an agent. If the information cannot be verified, TCB shall not accept the agent. TCBs are required to enter relevant contact information into the non-technical contact column of FCC Form 731 effective December 15, 2025, while still requiring it to be submitted as an attachment.
• The manufacturer must designate a true, legally serviceable U.S. desinated agent to ensure that the address provided is not a virtual or nominal address and obtain the express written consent of the agent; If the agent information is untrue or unverifiable, it will directly affect the acceptance and progress of the equipment authorization application.

Click this link to view the original KDB 986446 D01 v04.

On November 5, 2025, the Ministry of Science and ICT issued Circular No. 2025-56, requiring that from November 5, 2026, the following 13 categories of devices that charge via wired or simultaneously charge and transfer data via wired charging must be equipped with a USB Type-C port: mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, portable game consoles, portable speakers, e-book readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation devices, earbuds, and laptops.

Annex 1 of the notice specifies the specific specifications for the mandatory use of the USB Type-C interface, specifying only the physical dimensions, and its requirements are consistent with IEC/EN 62680-1-3.

Click this link to view the original MSIT notice.

On December 4, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a proposed rule (NPRM) on protecting the communications supply chain from national security threats through the Equipment Authorization Program. The NPRM will prohibit the relevant covered enterprises from equipment authorization through SDoC procedure and prohibiting relevant covered enterprises from equipment authorization through modifications, and authorization program for the SDoC and modifications procedures of relevant enterprises will need to complete the equipment certification process.

Click this link views the original text of the proposed rule, and the comment period is until January 5, 2026. The Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) number is 21-232.

On November 25, 2025, Brazil's National Telecommunications Authority (ANATEL) issued Ato.  No. 18086, which updates the import rules related to conformity assessment, which will come into force on May 25, 2026.

• Import of product samples for certification testing: According to the new rules, importers can bring product samples into Brazil, but only for the number of samples required for the test, and any remaining samples will be retained until the final certificate of conformity is issued; Sample release requires a formal service agreement between the importer (or subsequent certificate holder) and an ANATEL designated certification body or authorized testing laboratory. The agreement must clearly specify the product model, manufacturer, and the exact quantity to be evaluated; Even products transported by post or courier are subject to compliance checks by ANATEL and the Brazilian Federal Tax Agency.
• Import of approved products for commercialization: Only the certificate holder or his legal representative can import approved telecommunications products into Brazil. Each product must be affixed with the ANATEL certification mark in accordance with the relevant marking procedures; Import documents must be filled with the product's certificate number in the "Additional Information" column to ensure smooth customs clearance and supervision.

Click this link to view the original text of ANATEL's Ato.  No. 18086.

On November 24, 2025, the Chilean Telecommunications Authority (SUBTEL) issued Resolution 2219, which makes several important amendments to the regulatory framework for short-range devices introduced by Resolution 737. The resolution removes the power spectral density requirement, retains the equivalent omnidirectional radiated power requirement, and makes the following updates to the QR code requirement:

• Relax the requirements for the posting location of QR codes: in principle, they should be affixed to the outer packaging of the equipment, but if the equipment is not packaged or does not meet the conditions, it can also be directly attached to the device itself, or attached to the accompanying paper documents (such as manual or warranty card);
• The QR code must link to a web page in Spanish and its content must meet the information requirements listed in the specification;
• A special transitional arrangement is made for devices that have been submitted and certified before February 21, 2026: the QR code webpage only needs to display the certification document, without the need to re-disclose the full technical specifications or test information.

The original type approval process still applies only to short-range equipment for medical use, and this requirement remains unchanged in this revision .

Click this link to view the original SUBTEL Resolution 2219.

On November 24, 2025, the European Commission officially promulgated the new Energy Efficiency Regulation (EU) 2025/2052 for external power supplies. The regulation sets out eco-design requirements in accordance with EU Directive 2009/125/EC and aims to significantly improve the environmental performance of energy-related products and promote Europe's transition to resource conservation and circular economy. The new regulation repeales the original Regulation (EU) 2019/1782. The new regulations not only cover external power supplies (EPS), but also include wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, universal portable battery chargers, and USB Type-C cables in the scope of ecological design controls. The new regulations have a three-year transition period, and most of the requirements will be mandatory from December 14, 2028.

Main requirements:

• USB Type-C becomes a universal interface. Unless eligible for an exemption, the AC-DC external power supply must be designed as an "interoperable EPS" and equipped with at least one USB Type-C or USB PD port (i.e., a USB Type-C interface that supports the USB PD fast charging protocol). To prevent premature device scrapping due to cable damage, interoperable EPS must support standard USB Type-C cables that can be plugged in and out and must not use fixed connection output cables;
• Universal portable battery chargers with a rated input power of up to 100W, as well as non-exempt wireless chargers and wireless charging pads, must also be equipped with a USB Type-C port at the DC input and powered via an interoperable EPS;
• Stricter energy efficiency and labeling requirements: set maximum power consumption limits for different types of EPS, such as the no-load power consumption of a single-voltage AC-DC EPS should not exceed 0.075W; introduce low load efficiency (10% load) and average active efficiency requirements (based on minimum performance at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load); The standby power consumption of wireless charging pads is also clearly regulated, such as wireless charging boards with non-hardened DC cables, whose DC input power consumption must not be higher than 0.5W;
• In terms of identification, interoperable EPS must be labeled as "universal charger" and clearly marked with the maximum rated output power. At the same time, USB Type-C cables must also indicate the maximum supported power on the plug, such as "60W" or "240W". An example of the "Universal Charger" logo is as follows:

Click on this link to view the original (EU) 2025/2052 regulation.

On November 13, 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam issued Circular No. 29/2025/TT-BKHCN, replacing Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BTTTT, which specifies a list of potentially unsafe products that need to be regulated.

The key contents of the circular are as follows:

• From July 1, 2026, mobile phones must comply with the relevant requirements of SAR in QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT; The mandatory SAR date for DECT cordless phones and RF-enabled tablets and laptops is July 1, 2027;
• Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices in the 5925-6425 MHz band are subject to QCVN 47:2015/BTTTT and QCVN 96:2015/BTTTT requirements;
• As of July 1, 2025, the QCVN 55:2023/BTTTT standard for NFC, RFID, and SRD no longer requires testing under extreme conditions;
• As of July 1, 2025, the QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT standard for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and the QCVN 65:2023/BTTTT standard for 5 GHz Wi-Fi no longer mandate testing under extreme conditions (except for Wi-Fi modems/APs);
• The following standards are added to the draft circular: QCVN 100:2024/BTTTT standard for terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) equipment, QCVN 133:2024/BTTTT standard for NR and E-utra mobile communication base station equipment;
• Industrial PCs with HS code 8471.41.90 are added to the list of mandatory SDoC products;
• Base stations/satellite stations/other equipment weighing more than 300kg and using three-phase power supply require QCVN 18 (EMC) certification. MST accepts reports issued by overseas laboratories that are recognized by ILAC or mutually APAC MRA;
• Bluetooth and Zigbee devices with output power below 60mW EIRP are exempt from type approval/SDoC certification;
• All issued type approval certificates and declarations of conformity remain valid for the duration of their validity.

This circular is effective from 31 December 2025. Click on this link to view the original circular.

Following some German companies have called on the EU to fully open up the 6GHz band for Wi-FiOn November 12, 2025, the 68th meeting of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG), an advisory body of the European Commission, was held in Brussels, and the draft resolution of the meeting allocated 540MHz in the 6GHz band to be allocated to mobile communication operators, making mobile operators dominate the allocation of the 6GHz band. The remaining 160MHz will be temporarily frozen until a final decision is made at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) in 2027.

Click this link to view the original Reuters report.