On May 21, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) of Vietnam issued a public consultation proposing to update regulations prohibiting the import and refurbishing of second-hand digital technology products and second-hand components. The ban restricts corresponding product categories through HS codes, including category 8471 for tablets and 8517 for mobile phones. The relevant provisions are basically consistent with the replaced 11/2018/TT-BTTTT regulation.

Click this link to view the original public consultation text. Comments are accepted until May 31, 2026.

On May 20, 2026, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a notice regarding product line guidelines compliant with the IS/IEC 62368: Part 1: 2023 standard. According to the updated guidelines, if the main model under test is the highest configuration, the report can include up to 10 models. The guide clarifies the requirements for each model in the product family, as well as the factors to consider without grouping these models together.

Click this link to view the original MeitY announcement.

On May 19, 2026, the Saudi Organization for Standards, Metrology and Quality (SASO) released the standard SASO 3114:2026, which will replace the existing specification SASO CITC GEN-002 in the Technical Regulations for Communication and Information Technology Equipment. SASO 3114:2026 covers a wide range of devices, including operator-owned and open access networks. Affected product categories include: mobile phones and tablets, mobile computers, routers and customer terminal devices (CPE), optical network terminals (ONT) and Home Access Gateways (HAG), Wi-Fi distribution devices, and other cellular network devices. The new standard sets a transition period, lasting until October 31, 2026. Starting from November 1, 2026, all new certificates of conformity must meet the requirements of SASO 3114:2026. Additionally, existing certificates issued under the old SASO CITC GEN-002 standard will expire no later than March 31, 2027.

Click this link to view the original text of SASO's standard revision notice published through the SABER platform.

On May 15, 2026, Costa Rica's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SUTEL) launched two public consultations in the official gazette on the use of Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) for 6 GHz Wi-Fi, aiming to establish a regulatory framework for standard power communication using AFC systems in the 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz band (6 GHz band).

This consultation covers the following topics:

• GCO-DGC-APA-00832-2026: "Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) Database Expert Administrator Certification Procedure."
• GCO-DGC-HPE-00833-2026: "Standard Power Equipment Type Approval Application Procedure for Automatic Frequency Coordination System Operating Frequency Range from 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz (6 GHz band)".

Click this link to view the original public consultation text. Comments are accepted until May 29, 2026.

On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published its final rule and proposal under OET 24-136 "Ensuring the Integrity of the Equipment Authorization Program" which FCC passed on April 30, respectively, on the Federal Register website. Related links are as follows:

• Final rule, which will be effective June 15, 2026;
• Proposed rule. The comment period is until June 15, 2026, and the response period is until July 14, 2026.

The relevant content will have a significant impact on China's information and communication industry. All parties involved are advised to pay attention and actively submit feedback through the FCC electronic comment system. Click this link to view the comment entry (file number 24-136 will be automatically filled in the Proceeding section). Click this link to view the FCC eComment System's full history of proposals for "Ensuring the Integrity of the Equipment Authorization Program"

On May 13, 2026, Chile's Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism (MINEFT) issued Decree No. 60, approving regulations for universal interoperability between mobile information and communication devices and their chargers. The technical standards based on this regulation are IEC 62680-1-2:2024 and IEC 62680-1-3:2024.

Click this link to view the original text of Decree No. 60.

On May 12, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam issued Notice No. 48/2026/TT-BCA, which includes the QCVN 11:2026/BCA standard—"National Technical Specification for Internet Protocol-Based Surveillance Cameras—Cybersecurity Benchmark Requirements." This standard references ETSI EN 303 645 V2.1.1 and ETSI TS 103 701 V1.1.1.

Click this link to view the original text of Notification No. 48/2026/TT-BCA.

On May 11, 2026, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued Announcement No. 2026-143, planning to revise safety standards related to tablets and batteries. The main revisions include:

• Tablets: Improve the standards for determining screen diagonal length for product classification;
• Battery: Updated self-inspection test items for individual cells. Currently, related testing items cover safety checks for short circuits, drops, overcharging, and more.

Click this link to view the original public consultation. Comments are open until July 10, 2026.

On May 11, 2026, the Niger Electronic Communications and Postal Services Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) issued decision No. 004 CNCEP/ARCEP/DG, adopting the 2025 National Frequency Allocation Plan.

Click this link to view the original Niger 2025 National Frequency Allocation Plan.

On April 30, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve a proposal titled "Protecting Against National Security Threats in Domestic Telecommunications Service" which was officially released on the FCC website as number FCC 26-29 on May 1, 2026. On May 8, 2026, the proposal was published on the Federal Register website, beginning a month-long public comment period, with the comment period ending on June 8, 2026.

The related content is expected to have a significant impact on the international business of Chinese telecom operators and the international internet experience of ordinary users. All parties are advised to pay attention and actively submit comments through the FCC electronic comment system. Click this link to view the comment entry (file number 26-82 will be automatically filled in the Proceeding section).

Click this link to view the original FCC 26-29 proposal. Click this link to view the original federal register announcement at this link. Click this link to view the FCC electronic comment system's full history of proposals on "Protecting Against National Security Threats in Domestic Telecommunications Service"