On June 5, 2025, the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) of South Korea issued an announcement numbered 2025-41 regarding the partial revision of the EMC test method. The announcement involves version updates to several EMC standards, with highlights including:

• General EMC standard for wireless communication products: KS X 3124:2020 (ETSI EN 301 489-1:2017) updated to KS  X 3124:2024 (ETSI EN 301 489-1:2019);
• EMC standard for broadband wireless communication products: KS X 3126:2020 (ETSI EN 301 489-17:2009) updated to KS X 3126:2024 (ETSI EN 301 489-17:2020);
• DECT product EMC standard: KS X 3128:2014 (ETSI EN 301 489-6 V.1.3.1) updated to KS X 3128:2024 (ETSI EN 301 489-6:V2.2.1).

Click this link to view the original RRA announcement.

On June 5, 2025, France's National Spectrum Authority (ANFR) published a press release informing of the CROSSCALL S5 to address SAR compliance issues with an upgrade. The CROSSCALL S5 had a limb SAR value (4.33W/kg) that exceeded the regulatory requirement (4W/kg), and the CROSSCALL managed to perform a remote update after which now the limb SAR is 1.45W/kg, and ANFR recognized the compliance of the CROSSCALL software update.

On June 12, 2025, the ANFR released on its official website another  press release, which advertised the problem of the SAR value of 6.25W/kg for the limbs of the DOOGEE X98. ANFR finally made the decision to remove the DOOGEE X98 from the French market.

On June 4, 2025, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) of Indonesia issued an announcement announcing plans to move most of the telecom equipment testing to the country by the end of 2026. With the establishment of the Indonesian Digital Testing Center (IDTH), Indonesia has the capacity to conduct tests domestically in accordance with international standards.

Click this link to view the original announcement of KOMDIGI.

On June 4, 2025, Indonesia's Directorate General for Digital Infrastructure (DJID) solicited comments from manufacturers on the implementation details of CISPR 35. The main comments solicited include:

• The manufacturer's current CISPR 35 testing status, such as the expected number of projects and typical cycles;
• The length of the transition period that manufacturers wish to begin with the disclosure of CISPR 35 testing in Indonesia on May 16, 2025.

Click on the link to view the original public consultation until 20 June 2025.

On June 4, 2025, the State Commission for the Regulation of Electronic Communications, Radio Spectrum and Postal Services (NCEC) of Ukraine issued Decision No. 362, amending Decision No. 81 issued on February 12, 2025. The amendments add 5G NR bands n28 and n78 for type approval. Manufacturers can now apply for type approval for 5G NR equipment operating in these bands, but 5G NR services are not yet available to the public in Ukraine.

Click on this link to view the original NCEC Decision 362.

On June 4, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced that the compliance date for hearing aid compatibility and volume control requirements for mobile phone devices will be extended from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2028.

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On 30 May 2025, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (PTA) of Pakistan launched a public consultation on the revised Regulatory Framework for Short-Range Equipment (SRD) and the Terrestrial Internet of Things (IoT).

Click this link to view the original public consultation and the comment period is until 30 June 2025.

On May 29, 2025, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) issued amendments to Regulation No. 54 of 2025 to the Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Regulations. The amendment imposes emergency cross-carrier roaming requirements for Internet Protocol (IP) mobile phone terminals, such as smartphones, to enable users to temporarily access other carriers' networks in the event of an emergency. The amendment will enter into force on October 1, 2025. A two-year transition period applies to IP mobile phone terminals that meet any of the following criteria:

• Have obtained certification in accordance with technical standards or have submitted a self-confirmation of compliance with technical standards;
• Special circumstances that may be considered with the approval of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Click on this link to view the original text of MIC Regulation No. 54 of 2025.

On May 28, 2025, the Algerian Postal and Electronic Communications Regulatory Authority (ARPCE) published a list of 633 devices that do not need to be certified. The list covers network equipment, firewalls, industrial control modules, servers, storage solutions, and medical devices. Manufacturers on the list include Cisco, Huawei, Hikvision, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and more. The exemption applies to specific models in different technology categories such as switches, access points, firewall devices, industrial automation modules, and imaging equipment. This published list can be used as a reference for interested parties to determine which devices are exempt from the ARPCE's prior approval process.

Click this link to view the original ARPCE announcement.

On May 27, 2025, Indonesia's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) officially launched the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for telecommunications equipment testing laboratories with South Korea. Indonesia has accepted and approved two South Korean testing laboratories under this mutual recognition arrangement.

Click on this link to view the news report from the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID) in Indonesia and the authorization of the relevant Korean laboratory.