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On 3 September 2024, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada officially released RSS-216 Issue 3, replacing RSS-216 Issue 2.
The main changes to the specification are as follows:
- The maximum separation distance for wireless power transfer (WPT) systems for electric vehicles has been increased from 10 cm to 50 cm, and from 10 cm to 20 cm for all other WPT equipment: Section 1(b)/(c);
- Increase the maximum operating frequency from 400 MHz to 40 GHz and increase the limit on radiated emissions above 1 GHz: Section 1 (d) and 5.3.3.3;
- Removed the condition (from Section 1) that requires additional instructions from ISED if the device is a medical device, and added specific requirements for WPT devices that can be implanted or worn on the human body: Section 5.2.2;
- Adoption of the ANSI C63.30-2021 standard with differences: Clauses 4.3, 5.2.1 and Appendix A;
- Clarification that RSS-216 must be used in conjunction with RSS-Gen and/or ICES-Gen: Paragraph 4.4;
- Clarifies the requirements applicable in the case of multiple supply voltages or a wide range of supply voltages: Section 5.1;
- Clarification of which devices are considered industrial, scientific and medical devices (ISM): Clause 5.3.1;
- Limit values are included directly in RSS-216 instead of quoting ICES-001: Clauses 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, and
- alternative limits are added based on RSS-210 under certain conditions: Clause 5.4;
- RF exposure requirements refer to RSS-102: No. 5.6;
Click on this link to view the original RSS-216 Issue 3 standard.
On 23 August 2024, the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) of Mauritius commenced a public consultation to provide additional spectrum for IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications). and will be open for comment until September 13, 2024.
Click this link to view specific advisory questions, frequency band planning suggestions, and more.
Against the backdrop of concerns about cyber information security and personal data disclosure risks, on August 23, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam conducted a public consultation on the draft national technical regulations (QCVN 135:2024/BTTTT) on basic cybersecurity requirements for surveillance cameras. The main contents are as follows:
- Scope: Surveillance camera equipment using Internet protocol;
- Interested parties: manufacturers, importers;
- Product and cargo description: video cameras, digital cameras that can be connected via an Internet protocol to perform partial or full surveillance and recording;
- Compliance measures: compliance certification and declaration of conformity;
- Recommended HS codes: 8525.60.00, 8525.81.10, 8525.81.90, 8525.82.10, 8525.82.90, 8525.83.10, 8525.83.90, 8525.89.10, 8525.89.90;
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- ETSI EN 303 645 v2.1.1 (2020-06) "Network; Cybersecurity for the Consumer Internet of Things: Benchmark Requirements";
- ETSI TS 103 701 v1.1.1 (2021-08) Network; Cybersecurity for the Consumer Internet of Things: A Conformance Assessment of Benchmark Requirements"; Consumer IoT Cybersecurity: Conformance Assessment;
- This circular will be effective as of 1 January 2026;
- Governing body: Authority of Information Security (part of MIC).
Click on the link to view the original MIC public consultation.
Mexico issued a ruling on April 24, 2024, proposing to amend the constitution to dissolve seven autonomous government agencies, including the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFETEL), and turn them into subordinate to the executive branch. The ruling is currently being considered by the Mexico authorities and the Federal Institute of Telecommunications of Mexico (IFETEL) issued a response on the proposal on August 23, 2024.
Click this link to view the details of IFT's response.
On 23 August 2024, the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) of Hong Kong published the following standard:
- HKCA 2001 Issue 15 – "Conformity Test Specification – Safety and Electrical Protection Requirements for Users' Telecommunications Equipment";
- HKCA 1084 Issue 1 – "Compliance Specification for Radiation Safety of Wireless Devices";
- HKCA 1039 Issue 7 – "Performance specification for radiocommunication equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands and using frequency hopping or digital modulation".
Click on the above standard number to view the original text of the relevant standard.
On August 23, 2024, the Korea Standards & Certification website published Circular No. 2024-71 to launch a public consultation on the procedure for evaluating the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of wireless communication devices used close to the human body.
Click on the this link to view the original public consultation article, which is open for comments October 22, 2024.
On August 22, 2024, the Federal Institute of Telecommunications of Mexico (IFETEL) launched a public consultation on a draft agreement to classify the 64-71 GHz band as free spectrum and published the technical conditions for the operation of the 64-71 GHz band. The consultation will be open for comment until September 20, 2024.
Click on this link to view the original IFT public consultation.
On August 22, 2024, the Bahamas Utilities Regulatory and Competition Authority (URCA) launched a public consultation on the 5G deployment roadmap.
Click on the link to view the original public consultation, open for comments until 7 October 2024.
On 19 August 2024, the Qatar Communications Authority (CRA) issued a decision to mobile service providers requiring operators to stop third-generation mobile services (IMT-2000) by 31 December 2025.
According to the decision of the Communications Authority, Ooredoo Qatar Q.P.S.C. and Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. must discontinue the third-generation service by the specified date. The aim is to optimize the use of existing radio spectrum resources to support and enhance the performance of Generation 4 (4G/LTE4) and Generation 5 (5G) networks. Enables the two telecom service providers to direct their investments towards the development and expansion of 4G and 5G networks.
Click this link to view the original CRA decision.
On August 9, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued another announcement on the Federal Register website announcing that the Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling rule will become effective on August 29, 2024, with a compliance date of September 9, 2024, following the release of the final rule of the IoT cybersecurity labeling rule on the federal publication website on July 30, 2024.
Click this link to view the original announcement on the Federal Register website.