On April 23, 2026, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Cambodia introduced a new Type Approval framework for telecommunications equipment, which is currently in the public comment phase. The proposal brings significant updates to the certification, labeling, and compliance processes, which are as follows:

• The framework divides equipment into the following three categories according to the risk level: Class A (low risk), personal computers (PCs), printers, short-range communication equipment, power supply equipment, etc.; Class B (medium risk), routers, switches, satellite communication equipment, etc.; Class C (high risk), mobile phones, base stations, Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure, etc.; When evaluating multi-functional devices, they will be judged based on the highest risk level involved;
• Mandatory local representative: Overseas manufacturers must appoint a qualified local agent in Cambodia. This agent will be responsible for managing certification matters and ensuring that products comply with national regulatory requirements;
• Compliance labeling becomes mandatory: The existing certificate labeling system has been continued and strengthened, and all approved products must be labeled with the TRC compliance label (format: QA-YYYY-XXXX) before being placed on the market. Without this label, companies will not be able to distribute their products in Cambodia;
• Alignment with international standards: The framework requires that products and certification systems must be consistent with international standards such as ITU, IEC, ISO, ETSI, etc. Therefore, enterprises must verify whether their existing product certifications meet the above requirements, and the draft appendix lists the list of international standards adopted by various products;
• Clarify the validity period of the certificate: The validity period of the type approval certificate is 5 years. If it needs to be renewed, the enterprise must submit an application 30 days before the expiration of the certificate.

Click this link to view the original text of the TRC's new draft regulatory framework, which is open for comments until May 25, 2026.

On April 22, 2026, Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) issued Ministerial Decree No. 197/2026, updating SAR regulations for mobile phones and tablets. This decree replaces the previous Decree No. 177/2024. The decree came into effect on the date of issuance.

Although the basic RF exposure limits (head/torso 2.0W/kg, limbs 4.0W/kg) are consistent with the International Committee on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) standards, this update has made significant changes to the certification process and scope. The main changes are as follows:

• Applicable scope: all cellular mobile devices and tablets; For tablets without in-ear speaker functionality, the head-mounted SAR requirement can be waived;
• Required documents: Certification applications for mobile phones and tablets must include the SAR Test Report (LHU SAR). For tablets applying for head SAR exemption, a declaration must be provided, stating that the device does not have an in-ear speaker function, and the device specification should also indicate that this function is not available.
• Temporary Certification Letter: If the testing laboratory cannot issue a SAR test report, the certification application can submit a temporary certification letter issued by the domestic testing laboratory, which must specify the expected issuance date of the SAR test report. This regulation is valid until July 31, 2027;
• Report submission deadline: The SAR test report must be submitted to the Director of the Digital Infrastructure Services Division of the Digital Infrastructure Directorate, Directorate-General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID), KOMDIGI within 14 calendar days from the date of issuance;
• Testing specifications: Refer to IEC/IEEE, EN, and FCC KDB standards;
• Retesting regulations: If the SAR test result from the domestic testing laboratory is unqualified, a single retest may be conducted using commercially available samples;
• Non-compliance penalties: If the device fails to meet SAR limits in the initial SAR test report and any retest results, the certificate holder will be penalized according to applicable regulations under non-compliant certification standards.

Click this link to view the original announcements and regulations related to KOMdigi.

On April 16, 2026, India's Ministry of Telecommunications (DoT) issued a notice announcing the completion of the following revisions to telecommunications equipment standards:

• TEC 40162602 – Basic requirements for SIM cards;
• TEC 34732602 – Basic Requirements Standard for IP Security Devices.

The new standard will have a 90-day transition period, and starting July 15, 2026, only the revised standard will be available.

Click this link to view the original DoT notice.

On December 22, 2025, the FCC added foreign-made drones to the "Covered List", and on March 23, 2026, the FCC included consumer-grade routers in the list, but the FCC can grant "conditional approval" for a certain period of time if the manufacturer applies and is approved by the U.S. Department of War. On April 14 and April 22, 2026, the FCC issued two "conditional approvals" for routers and drones, and the current approved manufacturers (approvals for specific models, see the original text) are: 

• UAVs: SiFly Aviation, Mobilicom, ScoutDI, Verge Aero and Sees.ai. The "conditional approval" of the drones notified in both batches is valid until December 31, 2026;
• Routers: Netgear, Adtran, eero LLC, the "conditional approval" of the two batches of notified routers is valid on October 1, 2027 and October 31, 2027 respectively

Click this link to view the FCC's updated "Covered List".

The UK Communications Authority (Ofcom) conducted a public consultation on the 6GHz band in February 2025. On April 13, 2026, Ofcom launched a public consultation on expanding access to the 6GHz high band (6425-7125MHz). Ofcom reiterated the following comments:

• Low 160MHz (6425-6585 MHz): Wi-Fi priority;
• High 540MHz (6585-7125 MHz): IMT priority. In addition to automatic frequency coordination (AFC), this band can also be used for Wi-Fi applications in the early stages

Click this link to view the original public consultation, which is open until July 6, 2026.

As UL has resigned as the lead administrator of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program (USCTM) on December 19, 2025, the FCC announced on April 13, 2026 that it has selected ioXt Alliance as the lead administrator body for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program after re-enrollment.

Click this link to view the original FCC notice.

On April 9, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) of Vietnam issued a notice on the new version of the compliance guidelines (14/2026/TT-BKHCN). The main contents of the notice:

• The notice will take effect from May 25, 2026; Existing Type Approval Certificates (TACs), Declarations of Conformity (DoCs) and Marks of Compliance can continue to be used for the duration of their validity;
• For ICT products such as mobile phone and base stations, the original 30/2011/TT-BTTTT must still be implemented in the near future. It is expected that MST will issue a new notice before July 1, 2026 to replace 30/2011/TT-BTTTT, or issue a new notice on the list of risk level management products, which is expected to officially abolish 30/2011/TT-BTTTT, marking the official transfer of ICT product certification management rights to STAMEQ
• The compliance assessment principle is based on the product risk level and the TAC method shown in the QCVN. According to methods 2, 3, 5, and 6, the validity period of the newly issued TAC has been changed from 3 years to 5 years; Method 5 is now defined as type test + production process evaluation, which strengthens the audit requirements for the production system, that is, requires factory inspection;
• For Declarations of Conformity (DoC), applicants need to obtain a conformity assessment notice from the national standards, metrology and quality database under the National Committee for Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) under the MST;
• Allow electronic compliance labeling (eLabel);
• Added a new self-assessment report format with TAC and report issuer information.

Click on this link to view the original 14/2026/TT-BKHCN.

On April 9, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its agenda for its April open meeting, in which the agenda called Device Testing proposed to completely cancel the authorization of non-MRA national laboratories, the main contents of which are as follows: 

• Implementation Phase Measures: The FCC clarifies a number of measures that can be implemented under the existing FCC regulatory framework, including: requiring authorized testing and certification bodies to report the number of employees and locations of business; improve the market supervision procedures after the equipment is launched; further strengthen the law enforcement mechanism; Establish confidential reporting channels to encourage industry participants to report potential breaches or alleged security threats.
• Proposed Executive Order: FCC will provide a Fast Track for Pre-Approval Guidance (PAG) of equipment tested by "trusted laboratories" in the United States or its MRA countries; The FCC will require relevant testing and certification bodies to clearly disclose the location and number of employees participating in FCC certification activities. The executive order will take effect one month after it is published on the Federal Register after it is passed by the FCC at the end of this month.
• Proposed to solicit public comment on the abolition of non-MRA national laboratories: The FCC proposed to completely ban all testing laboratories and certification bodies in countries that have not signed MRA or other equivalent reciprocal trade agreements with the United States. The FCC is also considering a transition period for this change, during which the FCC recommends charging manufacturers $20,000 for each certification test conducted at a non-MRA laboratory. The above proposals will go through the open meeting at the end of April, the publicity of the federal release website, the FCC drafting a draft executive order, and a re-vote and release, and even if there is little resistance, it is expected that it will still take six months or more to take effect.

Click this link to view the original FCC proposal.

The Ministry of Telecommunications (DoT) of India notified on March 6, 2026, requiring stakeholders to complete the certificate replacement of existing products that support 5925-6425MHz Wi-Fi by April 5, 2026, otherwise the band must not be enabled, activated, or used. The DoT issued another notice on April 2, 2026, extending the deadline by three months to July 6, 2026.

Click this link to view the original notice issued by the DoT.

On April 2, 2024, the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) issued Circular No.4/2026 entitled "Control of the Importation, Type Approval and Distribution of Electronic Communications Equipments". ESCCOM announced that from April 13, 2026, the import and use of electronic communication equipment must hold a valid type approval certificate. By linking type approval to the customs clearance system, ESCCOM resolves compliance gaps that may have existed in the import process.

Click this link to view the original ESCCOM Circular No.4/2026.