On August 26, 2026, Argentina's National Communications Authority (ENACOM) issued Resolution 843/2026, extending the implementation deadline for the RAMATEL regulatory framework (Resolution 57/2026) from September 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026. During this transition period, the registration of telecommunications equipment will continue to follow the current Resolution 729/80 procedure; Approved certifications remain valid for three years, but upon expiration, they must comply with the new RAMATEL standards.

Click this link to view the original text of Resolution 843/2026.

On August 26, 2026, the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) of Korea issued Notice No. 2026-6, abolishing two national standards for specific absorption rate (SAR) measurement procedures. The two standards to be abolished are as follows:

• KS C 3370-1:2022, SAR evaluation measurement procedure for radio devices used near the ear;
• KS C 3370-2:2022, SAR assessment measurement procedure for radio devices used in close proximity to the human body.

The RRA notified that KS C 3350:2024 replace the two standards mentioned above.

Click this link to view the original RRA notice.

On August 20, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued announcement number DA 26-870, announcing amendments to the power inverter entry on the covered list. The definition of power inverters has been revised to UL 1741 for public interactive grid-tied inverters, but networking functions are not limited to pre-installed communication modules at the factory; they also apply to hardware design reserved interfaces and slots where remote communication components can be added later. Some foreign-produced power inverters have been recognized as not threatening national security and meet any of the following conditions to be exempt from covered list control:

• Qualifies for the 26 U.S.C. §45X Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit;
• Meets the domestic final product standard of 'Buy American Goods' (by 2028, domestic modules must account for more than 65%; From 2029, it will exceed 75%);

Click this link to view the full text of the FCC DA 26-870 announcement

On August 20, 2026, the French National Frequency Authority (ANFR) published a notice on its official website requesting VARROT ACCESSOIRES to recall the ESEEK GPS HOUND TRACKER GD03 dog collar from the French market due to violations of radio frequency usage regulations.

As part of its radio equipment market regulatory mission, ANFR inspected a GPS HOUND TRACKER GD03 model dog collar sold under the ESEEK brand. The collar was manufactured by Shenzhen Yixie Electronics Co., Ltd. and launched in the French market by VARROT ACCESSOIRES. The inspection revealed multiple defects, including unauthorized frequency use, incomplete conformity assessment procedures and technical documentation, power exceeding authorized ranges, and non-compliance with frequency usage technical conditions.

Since no measures were taken to stop the situation, ANFR decided to request a recall of the GPS HOUND TRACKER GD03 model under the ESEEK brand. Since the manufacturer did not respond or instruct them, the dealer was required to proactively recall the device.

Click this link to view the original ANFR announcement.

On August 13, 2026, the Bureau of Standards of India (BIS) issued guidance on the Mandatory Registration Scheme (CRS) under number Reg/2026/G-01, standardizing the categories of wearable glasses (such as audio glasses, smart glasses, AR glasses, and MR glasses), including:

• Audio glasses: classified under "wireless headphones";
• Smart Glasses: Subdivided into "Digital Cameras" (devices with only photo capabilities) and "Video Cameras" (devices with both photo and video recording functions);
• Extended Reality (XR) Devices: Divided into five distinct subcategories, including AR Glasses, Other AR Devices, VR Headsets, MR Glasses, and Other MR Devices.

Click this link to view the original BIS Reg/2026/G-01 notice.

On August 13, 2026, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) issued a notice announcing the official launch of a public consultation process for the EU Cybersecurity Act (CRA) supporting standards, releasing 17 technical specification drafts covering key digital products such as wearable devices, smart toys, internet routers, operating systems, smart homes, password managers, antivirus software, and virtual private networks (VPNs). These EN 304 XXX standards aim to provide a compliance framework for CRA, such as the antivirus software draft specifying the configuration path for "default security." According to the CRA timeline, starting September 11, 2026, relevant manufacturers must promptly report exploited vulnerabilities or serious security incidents through the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)'s unified reporting platform, with comprehensive compliance requirements set to take effect by the end of 2027.

Click this link to view the original text of ETSI's announcement. Click this link which allows you to view the operation guide for designated agents who have completed "EU Registration" registration on the ENISA reporting platform.

On August 13, 2026, India's National Communications Security Centre (NCCS) issued a notice extending the security test exemption for cloud-based IP routers and Wi-Fi CPEs until December 31, 2026.

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On August 12, 2026, Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) issued Act No. 10400/2026, bringing significant changes to the regulatory requirements for Wi-Fi equipment using the 6 GHz band. This act amends Law No. 14448 and narrows the frequency range currently allowed for Wi-Fi to operate within the 6 GHz band. Under the new requirements, the 6425–7125 MHz band will no longer be used for Wi-Fi operations. ANATEL plans to reserve the 6 GHz high band for IMT mobile communication services (including 5G-A and 6G networks), while aligning with international spectrum policies following WRC-23 (the 2023 World Radio Communication Congress).

The regulations have now been issued and are in effect, with a mandatory enforcement date set for March 1, 2027. For existing ANATEL certified products whose validity period has exceeded this date, the certificate renewal process will require compliance with the new frequency range requirements, and attention should be paid to shutting down the relevant bands.

Click this link to view the original ANATEL Ato 10400/2026.

On July 22, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted document number FCC 26-50, submitting a third Final Order (R&O) and a third Further Proposed Rulemaking Notice (FNPRM) regarding Docket No.21-232, proposing multiple new measures to strengthen communication supply chain security. The third R&O has not yet been published on the Federal Register website, but the third FNPRM was published on August 7, 2026, beginning a one-month public consultation period. The main contents of the FNPRM include:

• Classification control and white label supervision: The Covered List is proposed to be divided into two categories: "Enterprise/Provider" and "Place of Production"; Strengthen traceability review of resigned/white labeling equipment;
• Transparency and Security Certification: Proposed mandatory submission of hardware bills (HBOM) and software bills (SBOM); Mandatory certification of devices in specific critical areas;
• Full-process compliance and enforcement: restricting the import routes of controlled equipment; simplifying the process of revoking equipment certification; setting the validity period for equipment certification; requiring all FCC-certified devices to designate a "responsible party within the United States"; and proposing to require devices that voluntarily declare their SDoC (Supplier Declaration of Conformity) for filing and registration.

Click this link to view the original text of the Federal Register website's request for comments, with the deadline on September 8, 2026

On August 7, 2026, the Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) of India revoked the previous LAN Switch test exemption policy in MTCTE certification. Starting October 1, 2026, applications for MTCTE certification will be mandatory to submit reports covering testing projects including Ethernet PWE, MPLS TP, and TDM PWE testing.

Click this link to view the original TEC-related announcement.