On June 29, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China) issued the Announcement of Chinese National Standards No. 14 of 2024. 109 national standards and 4 national standard modification orders were approved.

Among them, the No. 1 amendment to the China RoHS standard GB/T 26572-2011 "Limit Requirements for Restricted Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" includes four phthalates, namely di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) and bis(2-ethyl)hexyl phthalate (DEHP), into the standard control, and the number of restricted substances in GB/T 26572-2011 has increased to ten. This requirement will be officially implemented on January 1, 2026.

On June 28, 2024, PTCRB released NAPRD03 V6.17. In terms of frequency bands, the following NR CA frequency bands were mainly added: CA_n26A-n66(2A)-n70A, CA_n66(2A)-n70A-n71A, and CA_n66A-n70A-n71(2A).

On June 26, 2024, the Board of Directors of the National Telecommunications Commission of Paraguay (CONATEL) adopted a resolution amending the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF). The resolution was officially published on CONATEL's website in early July. Resolves to allocate the frequency band 3300-3700 MHz to mobile communication services. PNAF is divided into 8 sub-bands from A to H for the 3300-3700 MHz frequency band, each with 50 MHz.

Click this link to view the original resolution.

On June 25, 2024, the Tanzania TCRA updated the SRD technical specification numbered TCRA/TS015. In terms of spectrum allocation, the updated specification not only expands the SRD bands previously covered in the old documentation, but also includes allowing the use of Wi-Fi 6E in the 6 GHz band.

Click this link to view the original TCRA/TS015 specification.

On June 25, 2024, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) published RSS-210 Issue 11, License-Free Wireless Devices: Class I Devices, to replace RSS-210 Issue 10. The main changes are as follows:

• Chapter 6 has been reorganized to include normative references to ANSI C63.10 and ANSI C63.26
• A new chapter 7 has been added to clarify that ANSI C63.10 is the test method standard unless otherwise specified
• Appendix A.1.1 has been added to Appendix A for temporarily operated remote control equipment, with editorial changes to A.1.3(b) and A.1.3(d);
• B.10 in Appendix B removes the RSS-310 requirement for devices that do not require certification in the 24-24.25 GHz band;
• C.2(d) of Appendix C clarifies the spurious emission limit;
• Appendix E clarifies that test methods should be in accordance with ANSI C63.26 and clarifies the spurious requirements in E.1.8 and E.2.8;
• Appendix F clarifies the requirements for harmonic emissions;
• Appendix G adds standard specifications for Multi-Channel Wireless Audio Equipment (WMAS);
• Appendix J Devices operating in the 57-71 GHz band with significant modifications to J.3;
• Appendix K 5925-7250MHz Wireless Broadband Equipment, clarifying the operating frequency bands in K.3, spurious limits in K.4, and measurement procedures in K.5, respectively
• Some other editorial revisions.

Click this link to view the original RSS-210 Issue 11. The standard implementation date is December 25, 2024.

On 25 June 2024, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) issued a public consultation to gather input on the RSS-248 Issue 3 "Wireless Local Area Network (RLAN) Equipment Operating in the 5925-7125 MHz Band". The standard specifies the technical and operational requirements for a new category of equipment called "ultra-low-power devices" and will replace RSS-248 Issue 2.

Click this link to view the original public consultation, and the comment period ends on 6 September 2024.

On 18 June 2024, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) launched a consultation on policies, licensing and technology frameworks for the use of certain frequency bands allocated to mobile services to support expanded coverage through satellites, hereinafter referred to as Satellite Supplemental Mobile Coverage (SMCS).

The consultation proposes to apply the SMCS framework to the following frequency bands:

• 600 MHz（617-652 MHz/663-698 MHz）
• 700 MHz (698-756 MHz and 777-787 MHz).
• 800 MHz cellular (824-849 MHz/869-894 MHz).
• PCS（1850-1915 MHz/1930-1995 MHz）
• AWS-1（1710-1755 MHz/2110-2155 MHz）
• AWS-3（1755-1780 MHz/2155-2180 MHz）

Click this link to view the original public consultation, and the comment period ends on13 September 2024.

On 16 June 2024, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) of the UAE launched a public consultation on a study on the deployment potential of private 5G networks in the UAE. The topics to be discussed include five aspects: existing network and technical conditions, regulatory and compliance considerations, application scenarios and business opportunities, economic feasibility and investment return analysis, and other suggestions.

Click on this link to view the original public consultation, and the comment period ends on 31 July 2024.

On June 14, 2024, Mexico's Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the Guidelines for the Use of IFT Labels in Products, Equipment and Devices and the Guidelines for the Certification of Telecommunications or Radio Products, Equipment and Devices. Two public consultations will be conducted in parallel with the aim of reformulating the labelling requirements in the certification framework (IFT certification guidelines starting in December 2021 and IFT labeling guidelines starting in December 2023).

Key changes include updated labeling requirements, which will take effect from March 31, 2025, and require the IFT mark, "IFT" prefix, and certification number to be included on both physical and electronic labels. The purpose of IFT is to avoid industry regulatory disruptions or technical hurdles by adopting best practices for product labeling, while ensuring that there is a way to identify compliant products, such as considering a more flexible approach to small products or products with screens, or if the label cannot be displayed on the product or packaging, consider alternatives such as placing the label in the user manual.

Click this link for the original public consultation on the use of the certification label, and the original public consultation on the certification guidelines. The comment period is available until 12 August 2024.

On June 13, 2024, the Chilean Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SUBTEL) issued a public consultation to amend Waiver Resolution No. 1985 of 2017. The proposed changes will affect products that incorporate new technologies such as 5G and IoT. Key modifications include a self-assessment verification process and the requirement to have a QR code containing commercial and technical information printed on product packaging, as well as importers and manufacturers verifying compliance before selling. Products expected to be affected by the update include: telecommunications/terminal equipment, consumer electronics, data networking equipment, multimedia equipment, and broadcast equipment.

Importers and manufacturers are invited to actively participate in public consultations as industry members to ensure that their products meet the specified technical requirements and have test reports from accredited laboratories. These new requirements are mandatory for market access, and companies must update their certification procedures and product designs to comply with the new regulations, ensuring proper labeling and documentation to avoid customs and inspection delays.

Click on this link to view the original SUBTEL public consultation due until 12 July 2024.