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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On October 22, 2025, the Regulatory Authority of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (ARE) issued Resolution 100/2025/ARE/CNR, outlining the decisions on the emission limits, scope of application, and frequency bands for the use of low-power and short-range devices. The decision is effective from the date of signing (1 October 2025) until further amendments are made at the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC).

Click on this link to view the original text of Resolution 100/2025/ARE/CNR.

On October 20, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) issued guidance number 2025-DRS0007, clarifying its guidelines based on RSS-102. SAR. MEAS Section 5.1 on the Simplification of SAR Evaluation Tests.

For any device that has performed a 1g body SAR test at a distance of 5 mm or less, a 10g limb SAR test at a distance of 0 mm is optional if all of the following conditions are met:

• Operating frequency below 6 GHz;
• The body and limbs use the same power level and power configuration set (Tune-up).

To apply this test simplification, you should describe how all of the above requirements are met in your report.

It is important to note that the limb SAR test simplification does not apply to:

• Exposure of the hand during voice calls near the head, as described in RSS-102. SAR.MEAS Section 5.10;
• Frequency above 6 GHz and for use at absorbed power density (APD) limits.

Click this link to view the original guidance for 2025-DRS0007.

On October 20, 2025, the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued Announcement 2025-77 to solicit public comments on the revision of EMC standards to increase broadband radiated immunity. The background of this revision is that the platform safety gate system is affected by 5G communication interference failure, so the radiation immunity test of 3.4GHz-3.7GHz should be added. There are five test levels of 20V/m, 28V/m, 38V/m, 56V/m and 80V/m, and are based on the international standard IEC 61000-4-41.

Click this link to view the public consultation, and the comment period is until December 19, 2025.