The Ministry of Telecommunications (DoT) of India previously issued an announcement on January 20, 2026, to use the 5925-6425MHz frequency band for license-exempt applications. The DoT noted that some products had previously received certificates which supported but disabled 5925-6425MHz. The DoT issued another notice on March 6, 2026, setting out the compliance requirements for enabling the 5925-6425MHz band under the revised regulatory framework. Stakeholders of products capable of operating in the 5925-6425MHz band but only obtaining certificates for the 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz bands should reapply for a new certificate to enable the 5925-6425MHz band. These necessary steps must be completed by April 5, 2026. The 5925-6425 MHz band may not be enabled, activated, or used unless a new certificate authorization is obtained.

Click this link to view the original DoT announcement.

On March 6, 2026, the Standards Australia officially released the electrical safety standard AS/NZS 62368.1:2026. The standard specifies safety requirements for audio/video, information and communication technology equipment and continues to use a hazard-based safety engineering (HBSE) approach. This standard replaces the previous standard, AS/NZS 62368.1:2022, which states in the preface that AS/NZS 62368.1:2022 will remain in force for three years until March 6, 2029.

Click on this link to view the AStandards Australia page for AS/NZS 62368.1:2026.

On March 3, 2026, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the draft implementation guidelines for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

Click this link for the original public consultation, and the call for comments is until March 31, 2026.

On March 2, 2026, Singapore's Cyber Security Authority (CSA) issued a press release announcing that the CSA and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) will raise the mandatory cybersecurity requirements for residential routers from Level 1 to Level 2 of the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS) by the end of 2027.

Click this link to view the original CSA press release.

On February 26, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) launched a public consultation on RSS-Gen Issue 6 and RSS-310 Issue 6.

Changes to be introduced in RSS-Gen Issue 6, General Requirements for Radio Equipment Compliance:

• The requirements for equipment modification are clarified, including the following situations: internal circuits or firmware are modified; Antennas not listed in the original certificate or user manual are connected; Connect license-free devices to an external power source;
• Simplified labeling requirements: QR code labels are allowed; Allow labels to appear on user manuals or packaging; Electronic labeling requirements are introduced;
• Scope update: Receiving only devices and passive RFID tags have been removed from the scope of RSS-Gen, which have been moved to the range of RSS-310;
• Revised testing requirements include: radiated emission test sites must meet site validation requirements as defined in ANSI/USEMCSC C63.25.2, ANSI/USEMCSC C63.25.1, or CISPR 16-1-4; Define the maximum calibration interval for the measuring device; Extend the frequency range for unintentional emission measurements up to 750 GHz.

Changes to be introduced in RSS-310 Issue 6 "Radio Equipment Without License: Class II Equipment":

• simplified labeling and user manual requirements, removing provisions already covered in RSS-Gen;
• The scope of application has been expanded to include: only receiving devices, passive RFID tags;
• Updated exemption framework: Removed the previous exemption from all ISED requirements for transmitters with a power consumption of ≤ 6 nW or an operating frequency ≤ 9 kHz; Instead, there are specific exemptions for labeling, user manuals, and test report requirements.

Click this link to view the original public consultation until May 29, 2026.

Following the update ofthe telecommunications equipment type approval list by the Bolivian Telecommunications and Transport Regulatory Authority (ATT) on January 28, 2026, the ATT updated the online type approval product list on February 25, 2026, adding three new IoT categories, including LoRaWan, RFID, and SRD, and removing the category description column from the January 28 version.

Click this link to view the updated product list, click this link to see the previous version with description.

On February 25, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which extends the validity of licenses to use its standard mark from 2 years to 5 years. Under the regulations, the first grant of a BIS Standard Mark Licence is valid for up to 5 years and can be renewed for 2 to 5 years with an annual prepayment of an annual fee. Previously, the issuance of BIS licenses was usually valid for up to 2 years and required frequent renewals.

Click this link to view the original text of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2026.

On February 25, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a final rule allowing geofenced variable power (GVP) devices to operate on U-NII-5 (5.925–6.425 GHz) and U-NII-7 (6.525–6.875 GHz) in the 5.925–7.125 GHz (6 GHz) band. The rule will come into effect on April 27, 2026.

Click this link to view the original final rule.

On February 24, 2026, the Argentine National Communications Authority (ENACOM) adopted Resolution 57/2026 to modernize its type approval system, replacing decades-old regulations (729/80 and 784/87).

Major technical and procedural changes:

• Third-Party Certification: The certification process will be managed by accredited certification bodies and laboratories. These agencies will issue the certificate of conformity required for RAMATEL registration;
• Permanent Registration: New approvals issued under this framework will no longer expire. Instead, a market supervision system will be implemented to ensure ongoing technical compliance;
• Digital technology application: All workflows will be fully transitioned to the HERTZ system by the implementation date;
• Transition period: The new RAMATEL regulations will come into full force on September 1, 2026, and applications until then will still follow the existing rules that are valid for 3 years. After September, all new applications must comply with the new third-party certification model.

Click on this link to view the original text of ENACOM Resolution 57/2026.

On February 20, 2026, the FCC posted the Further Proposed Rules (FNPRM) section of FCC 26-1 on the Federal Register website, which proposes to amend the rules in Part 15 regarding 6 GHz (5.925–7.125 GHz) license-exempt devices. The proposed revision focuses on broadening the existing requirement to prohibit the use of 6GHz low-power indoor equipment (LPI) on ships, which will allow the use of LPI equipment on cruise ships. It also allows automatic frequency control (AFC) devices to account for up to 6dB of building penetration loss. Since allowing the use on cruise ships will require the label to be updated, the requirement will affect the labeling of wireless access points and wireless router equipment if it becomes effective in the future.

Click this link to view the original FNPRM portion of the FCC Draft 26-1 published on the Federal Release website, which is open for comment until March 23, 2026.