August Regulatory update
2026-07-22
It entered into force on July 7, 2026.
On July 7, 2026, the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism released a List of European Standards Approved, Ratified, Cancelled and in the Process of Being Approved As Spanish Standards in June 2026, specifying the date on which each standard becomes available:
Resolution No. 14739, July 2026 - European Standards Ratified as Spanish Standards:
The list of Standards includes, but is not limited to:
• UNE-CEN ISO/TS 20358:2026. Footwear. Performance requirements for footwear components. Accessories.
• UNE-CEN ISO/TS 20939:2026. Footwear. Performance requirements for footwear components. Soles.
• UNE-CEN ISO/TS 20952:2026. Footwear. Performance requirements for footwear components. Uppers.
• UNE-EN 300019-1-4 V3.1.1. Environmental Engineering (EE). Environmental conditions and environmental testing of telecommunications equipment. Part 1: Classification of environmental conditions. Subpart 4: Stationary use in locations not protected from the elements.
• UNE-EN 302729-2 V3.1.1. Short-range devices (SRDs) using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. Harmonised standard for access to the radio spectrum. Part 2: Level sounding radar (LPR) equipment operating in the frequency range of 75 GHz to 85 GHz for downward-sloping installation
• UNE-EN IEC 61254:2026. Electric shavers for domestic use. Methods for measuring fitness for function.
• UNE-EN IEC 61326-1:2021/A11:2026. Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. Part 1: General requirements.
• UNE-EN IEC 62841-3-11:2026. Powered electric hand tools, semi-fixed tools and gardening and lawnmowers. Safety. Part 3-11: Particular requirements for portable combination miter and bench circular saws.
• UNE-EN IEC 63316:2026. Audio, video and information and communication technology equipment. Safety. Power transfer between communication equipment ports via communication wires and cabling at voltages other than mains voltage above 60 V DC and AC voltages ES2/ES3.
• UNE-EN ISO 11608-1:2022/A1:2026. Needle injection systems for medical use. Requirements and test methods. Part 1: Needle injection systems. Amendment 1.
• UNE-EN ISO 13935-2:2026. Textiles. Tensile strength properties of seams of fabrics and made-up textile articles. Part 2: Determination of the maximum breaking strength of seams by the Grab method.
• UNE-EN ISO 25178-606:2026. Geometrical Product Specification (GPS). Surface quality: Areas. Part 606: Design and characteristics of non-contact instruments.
• UNE-EN ISO/IEC 15408-5:2026. Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection. Assessment criteria for IT security. Part 5: Predefined security requirement packages.
Resolution No. 14740 - List of European Standards Cancelled as Spanish Standards:
The list of Standards includes, but is not limited to:
• UNE-EN 60076-19:2016. Power transformers. Part 19: Rules for the determination of uncertainties in the measurement of power transformer losses and reactances.
• UNE-EN 60534-1:2005. Industrial process control valves. Part 1: Terminology of control valves and general considerations.
• UNE-EN 60794-1-1:2016. Fiber optic cables. Part 1-1: Generic specification. General.
• UNE-EN 60931-3:1997. Non-self-healing power capacitors to be installed in parallel in alternating current networks with a nominal voltage less than or equal to 1 kV. Part 3: Internal fuses.
• UNE-EN 61753-084-2:2008. Standard for the operation of optical fiber interconnection devices and passive components. Part 084-2: Unconnected single-mode optical fiber in 980/1550 nm in WWDM devices for category C. Controlled environment.
• UNE-EN 61967-8:2011. Integrated circuits. Measurements of electromagnetic emissions from 150 kHz to 1 GHz. Part 8: Measurement of radiated emissions. IC method of TEM lines of boards.
• UNE-EN ISO 13849-1:2016. Safety of machinery. Safety-related parts of control systems. Part 1: General principles for design.
Resolution No. 14741 - List of European Standards Approved as Spanish Standards:
The list of Standards includes, but is not limited to:
• UNE 53943:2026. Batteries and manifolds made of plastic materials for centralizing water meters. Batteries and manifolds made of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), random polypropylene with modified crystalline structure (PP-RCT) and polybutene (PB) with heat-welded joints.
• UNE-EN 71-14:2026. Toy Safety. Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use.
• UNE-EN 14222:2021+A1:2026. Stainless steel steam boilers.
• UNE-EN 17199-5:2026. Workplace exposure. Measurement of dust emission capacity of bulk materials containing or emitting nano-objects, aggregates and agglomerates (NOAA) or other respirable particles. Part 5: Vortex shaker method.
• UNE-EN 60204-1:2019/A1:2026. Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machinery. Part 1: General requirements.
• UNE-EN IEC 60335-2-28:2026. Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Part 2-28: Particular requirements for sewing machines.
• UNE-EN IEC 60335-2-59:2026. Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Part 2-59: Particular requirements for insect-killing appliances.
• UNE-EN IEC 60335-2-82:2022/A1:2026. Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Part 2-82: Particular requirements for amusement machines and personal service machines.
• UNE-EN IEC 60335-2-104:2026. Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Part 2-104: Particular requirements for appliances for recovering and/or recycling refrigerant from air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• UNE-EN IEC 60898-3:2026. Electrical accessories. Circuit breakers for domestic and similar installations for protection against overcurrents. Part 3: Circuit breakers for direct current operation.
• UNE-EN IEC 61558-2-20:2026. Safety of transformers, inductors, power supply units and their combinations. Part 2-20: Particular requirements and tests for small inductors.
• UNE-EN ISO 3377-2:2026. Leather. Physical and mechanical tests. Part 2: Determination of double tear resistance.
• UNE-EN ISO 10993-17:2024/A1:2026. Biological evaluation of medical devices. Part 17: Toxicological risk assessment of components of medical devices. Amendment 1.
• UNE-EN ISO 11997-2:2026. Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to cyclic corrosion conditions. Part 2: Humidity (salt spray)/dryness/humidity/UV light.
• UNE-EN ISO 19011:2026. Guidelines for auditing management systems.
• UNE-ISO/TS 16766:2026. Considerations for manufacturers of medical devices/health products for in vitro diagnostics in a public health emergency.
Resolution No. 14743 - List of Draft Standards (UNE) in the Process of Being Approved As Spanish Standards (UNE):
The standards list includes, but is not limited to:
• PNE 40449. Textile materials. Classification of textile fibers according to their origin.
• PNE 40701. Specifications for the collection of textile and footwear waste.
• PNE 58924. Installation, maintenance, overhaul, inspection and operator training for vehicle lifts.
• PNE-ISO 5631-1. Paper and cardboard. Determination of color by diffuse reflectance. Part 1: Indoor lighting conditions (C/2°).
• PNE-ISO 11480. Pulp, paper and cardboard. Determination of total chlorine and chlorine bound to organic compounds.
• PNE-ISO 50006. Energy management systems. Evaluation of energy performance using energy baselines and energy performance indicators.
2026-07-28
It was launched on July 20, 2026. Battery manufacturers are likely to be amongst the first organisations affected, with DPP requirements applying to certain EV, industrial and light means of transport batteries from February 18, 2027.
The infrastructure that will support DPP registration and verification is now operational. This marks an important milestone towards the implementation of the (DPP) framework under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Businesses need to begin considering how product information will be managed, maintained and made available throughout the product lifecycle.
The Registry does not store the full product passport. It acts as a central EU index linking a product's unique identifier to the location where the DPP is hosted. Product data remains the responsibility of the economic operator or their chosen service provider. The Registry will also support market surveillance and customs authorities by allowing them to verify that products have a valid registered DPP where required under applicable legislation.
Economic operators should begin to enroll organizations and familiarize themselves with the registration process ahead of product-specific obligations becoming applicable.
2026-07-27
It entered into force on July 23, 2026, except Article 1 point (10) (addititon of in-service conformity of in-vehicle battery durability, of electric range at low temperature and of power system), which will enter into force on January 2023, 2028, and Article 1, point (4) (addition of pure electric vehicles PEVs), which will enter into force on January 1, 2030.
On July 13, 2026, the EU Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/1764 to amend Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 as regards specific methods, requirements and tests as well as administrative requirements regarding in-vehicle battery durability, electric vehicle range at low temperature and electrified vehicle system power.
To ensure that the technical requirements for Euro 7 emission type-approval fully reflect the latest advancements in electrified vehicle technology, it is necessary to amend Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706. To ensure accurate emission and energy consumption assessments, provide clearer compliance pathways for manufacturers, and strengthen the environmental integrity of the Euro 7 emission type-approval framework, it is necessary to include in that Regulation the real-world performance metrics for in-vehicle battery durability, electric range at low temperature for pure electric vehicles (PEVs), and updated requirements for on-board fuel consumption monitoring (OBFCM) introduced by UN Regulation No 154 (04 series of amendments).
To ensure that administrative processes, conformity assessments, and technical measurements are based on globally harmonised, reproducible, and enforceable standards, and to ensure coherent implementation and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, it is appropriate to reflect in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 the latest developments in UN Regulations Nos 83, 154 and 177 as regards the detailed technical requirements and procedures as well as administrative provisions for emission type-approval, in-service conformity methodologies, in-vehicle battery durability, electric range at low temperature and system power determination, as well as the requirements for OBFCM.
Annexes I, II, III, XV, XVII, XIX and XXII are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation enters into force on July 23, 2026, with the exception for Article 1, point (4) that shall apply from January 1, 2030. Article 1, point (10), in so far as it amends Annex II, will enter into force on January 23, 2028.
2026-07-22
It will enter into force on December 25, 2026. It amends former RETIQ regulations. Among other changes, electric ovens and televisions have been added to the scope and labeling requirements have been modified.
On June 23, 2026, Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy released Resolution 40285, updating the Technical Regulation for Energy Labeling (RETIQ). The revised regulation establishes mandatory energy-efficiency labeling requirements for specified electrical and gas appliances manufactured, imported, or sold in Colombia.
Key changes include:
- Expanded product scope, adding electric ovens and televisions to the list of products subject to mandatory energy labeling.
- Updated labeling requirements, requiring standardized energy labels in Spanish that display energy consumption data and an efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).
- Enhanced display obligations, requiring energy labels to be clearly visible on products offered in physical stores, catalogs, and online sales channels.
- Stricter import compliance requirements, mandating that imported products have valid conformity certificates and energy labels before customs clearance.
- Recognition of multiple conformity assessment schemes, including batch certification, product certification programs, and limited use of a Producer's Declaration of Conformity in specific circumstances.
- Alignment with international certification standards, including ISO/IEC-based conformity assessment frameworks.
- Transition provisions, allowing
- Implementation Timeline
- The regulation becomes mandatory on 25 December 2026, six months after publication.
- Certifications issued under the previous Resolution 41012 of 2015 may continue to be used for up to 12 months after the new regulation takes effect.
- Products manufactured or imported under the previous regime before the transition deadline may continue to be sold until existing inventories are exhausted.
2026-07-17
From July 2, 2026, DEKRA Dresden operates as ENEC Testing Laboratory under the responsibility of the Certification Body DEKRA Certification B.V.
DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH in Dresden has officially been accepted as a new ENEC Testing Laboratory (TL) operating under the responsibility of the Certification Body DEKRA Certification B.V.. This important milestone further strengthens DEKRA’s testing and certification capabilities within the European certification framework.
The formal Certificate of Acceptance was issued by ETICS on July 2, 2026.
Congratulations to the Dresden team on this important accomplishment!
2026-07-23
They entered into force July 22, 2026. They affect, among others, luminaires, switchgears, power tools or medical devices.
Electrotechnical Field:
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60730-2-5:2026 Automatic electrical control devices - Part 2-5: Particular requirements for automatic electrical control systems for burners
• ILNAS-EN IEC 61995-1:2026 Connection devices for luminaires for domestic and similar use - Part 1: General requirements
• ILNAS-EN IEC 61995-1:2026/A11:2026 Connection devices for luminaires for domestic and similar use - Part 1: General requirements
• ILNAS-EN IEC 62061:2021/A2:2026 Machine safety - Functional safety of safety-related control systems
• ILNAS-EN IEC 62683-1:2026 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Product data and properties for information exchange - Part 1: Catalogue data
• ILNAS-EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026 Power tools, handheld tools and garden and lawn machinery - Safety - Part 3-3: Particular requirements for handheld planers and jointers
• ILNAS-EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026 Power tools, handheld tools and garden and lawn machinery - Safety - Part 3-3: Particular requirements for handheld planers and jointers
• ILNAS-EN IEC 62841-4-6:2024/AC:2026-06 Power tools, handheld tools and garden and lawn machinery - Safety - Part 4-6: Particular requirements for garden blowers, garden vacuums and garden blower/vacuums
Non-electrical Field:
• ILNAS-EN 302-8:2023+A1:2026 Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures - Test methods - Part 8: Static load test of specimens with multiple adhesive joints in compression shear
• ILNAS-EN 601:2026 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Castings - Chemical composition of castings intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
• ILNAS-EN 12693:2026 Refrigeration systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements - Positive displacement compressors for refrigerants
• ILNAS-EN 13856:2026 LPG equipment and accessories - Usage requirements for automotive LPG systems
• ILNAS-EN 18167:2026 Quality of the patient journey in medical imaging within radiology departments
• ILNAS-EN ISO 3630-8:2026 Oral and dental medicine - Endodontic instruments - Part 8: Accuracy of the electronic apex locator (ISO 3630-8:2026)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 3964-1:2026 Oral and dental medicine - Coupling dimensions for dental handpieces - Part 1: Mechanical properties (ISO 3964-1:2026)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 4259-1:2026 Petroleum and related products - Accuracy of measurement methods and their results - Part 1: Determination of accuracy values for test methods (ISO 4259-1:2026)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 5364:2026 Anesthesia and respiratory resuscitation equipment - Oropharyngeal cannulas (ISO 5364:2026)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 8100-1:2026 Lifts for the transport of persons and goods - Part 1: Safety requirements for the construction and installation of passenger and goods lifts (ISO 8100-1:2026, including corrected version 2026-05)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 8100-2:2026 Lifts for the transport of persons and goods - Part 2: Design rules, calculations, examinations and tests of components for lifts (ISO 8100-2:2026)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 11092:2026 Textiles - Physiological effects - Measurement of thermal resistance and water vapor resistance under steady-state conditions (hot plate test with sweat guard) (ISO 11092:2026)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 11137-1:2026 Sterilisation of health care products - Irradiation - Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilisation process for medical devices (ISO 11137-1:2025)
• ILNAS-EN ISO 12487:2026 Electromedical devices - Clinical performance evaluation of medical thermometers (ISO 12487:2026).
2026-07-28
It will enter into force on January 19, 2026.
On July 23, 2026, the Mexican National Consultative Committee of Standards for the Preservation and Rational Use of Energy Resources (CCNNPURRE) published Regulatory Standard NOM-022-ENER/SE-2025 on the energy efficiency of self-contained commercial refrigeration appliances.
The Standard establishes the energy efficiency per litre of useful refrigerated volume, labelling, testing, and user safety requirements of the following self-contained, electrically powered, new, used and rebuilt commercial refrigeration appliances that are imported, distributed or supplied in Mexico:
• Vertical coolers with one or more doors, including those for medical use, with a minimum capacity of 25 litres.
• Horizontal coolers, chest and upright freezers, including those for medical use, with a minimum capacity of 50 litres.
• Closed display cases and ice pack preservers with a minimum capacity of 100 litres.
The following are excluded from scope:
• Coolers with beverage dispensers: beer, water, wine, etc.
• Remote teams.
• Coolers without door or air curtain.
• Wine coolers or preservers.
• Combined or two-in-one coolers/freezers.
• Cooling or freezing rooms or chambers.
• Cold tables and/or food preparation tables.
• Ultra-low temperature freezers, operating at temperatures below -50 °C, with more than one refrigeration stage
The equipment in scope must comply with the energy efficiency limit as per Table 2 of Section 5 and must be designed and built following the safety specifications indicated in Section 5.3.
Section 6 sets out the test methods, whereas Section 9 indicates the labelling requirements. A label must be
attached or fastened to the device on the front display surface, be printed legibly and indelibly and be written in Arial” or “Helvetic” font, containing, among others, the information related to:
• The title “ENERGY EFFICIENCY”;
• The legend in “Energy consumption determined as established in the NOM-022-ENER/SE-2025”
• Brand, model and type;
• Cooling capacity and refrigerant type
• The determined energy efficiency;
• The electrical energy pictogram;
• The energy savings percentage;
Similarly, appliances must bear a permanent mark indicating the type and quantity of refrigerant and foaming agent with which they were manufactured as per Section 9.2.1.
Section 11 describes the conformity assessment procedure. In particular, manufacturers, producers, and importers must certify their products with an authorised testing laboratory or certification body before importing or manufacturing products within Mexican territory.
2026-07-22
It was proposed on July 8, 2026, and comments may be submitted until August 6, 2026. If adopted, the regulation would enter into force the day after its publication.
On July 8, 2026, Thailand's Ministry of Industry published a draft ministerial regulation that would require cables used in photovoltaic (PV) systems a lithium batteries used in electrical energy storage systems (ESS) to comply with mandatory industrial standards.
Photovoltaic (PV) systems:
Under the draft regulation, photovoltaic system cables with a rated voltage of 1.5 kV DC would be required to conform to Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) 62930-2564. The proposal aims to establish mandatory compliance requirements for PV cables used in solar energy installations.
Lithium batteries used in electrical energy storage systems (ESS):
The proposed regulation would mandate compliance with Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) 63056-2567, which establishes safety requirements for secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes used in electrical energy storage systems. The draft is intended to strengthen safety requirements for lithium batteries used in energy storage applications and does not specify any product exemptions.
If adopted, the regulation would enter into force the day after its publication in the Royal Thai Government Gazette.
2026-07-23
It entered into force on August 27, 2026. It includes the approval of standard plugs for plug-in microgenerators.
These Regulations amend the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/1768) and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2665).
Regulation 2 amends the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994. It amends regulation 8 to provide for the approval of standard plugs intended to be fitted to or supplied for use with plug-in microgenerators.
Regulation 3 amends the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002. The effect of the amendment is that where the source of energy is a plug-in microgenerator, it must not be installed or operated unless it complies with the Plug-in Solar Device Interim Product Specification.
The Plug-in Solar Device Interim Product Specification is published on www.gov.uk/governmen t/consultations/plug-in-solar.
2026-07-22
This Public Consultation is open until September 13, 2026. Once the final regulation is adopted, the new requirements will enter into force 18 months after adoption.
On June 24, 2026, the preparatory study for energy labelling and ecodesign of commercial dishwashers published a draft Energy Labelling Regulation, together with a related draft Ecodesign Regulation, introducing proposed requirements for commercial dishwashers under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
(ESPR) framework.
Key proposed changes include:
Ecodesign Requirements for Commercial Dishwashers:
Introduction of mandatory ecodesign requirements for:
• Under-counter one-tank commercial dishwashers.
• Hood-type commercial dishwashers.
Exclusion of:
• Household dishwashers.
• Dishwashers designed exclusively for industrial use.
Establishment of minimum performance and sustainability requirements covering:
• Establishment of specific obligations for suppliers, dealers, and online marketplace providers.
• Introduction of standardized energy efficiency classes, label format, and label design.
• Requirement for suppliers to upload product information to the EPREL (European Product Registry for Energy Labelling) database.
• Obligation to provide users with access to the product’s EPREL record through a URL, QR code, or product registration number in the user manual or accompanying documentation.
• Introduction of Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements, including information on substances of concern accessible through a data carrier on the product.
• Requirement to provide additional product information through a standardized product information sheet.
• Programme requirements.
• Functional requirements.
• Energy consumption limits and performance criteria.
• Water consumption requirements.
• Resource efficiency provisions intended to improve product durability, repairability, and sustainability.
• Additional obligations for manufacturers and other economic operators to demonstrate compliance with the ecodesign requirements before products are placed on the EU market.
Expected impact: The proposal would establish harmonized EU sustainability and performance requirements for commercial dishwashers, focusing on energy efficiency, water efficiency, resource efficiency, transparency, and digital product information throughout the product lifecycle.
Proposed application date: The new energy labelling requirements would become applicable in EU Member States 18 months after the Regulation is adopted.
2026-07-28
It entered into force on July 27, 2026. Among other aspects, it extends the CE mark recognition to cover products regulated under the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation framework under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781.
Statutory Instrument 2026/750 amend the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2617) to extend Conformité Européenne (“CE”) mark recognition to cover Energy-Related Products sold in Great Britain (“GB”) that are regulated under the European Union’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation framework, under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products. This will allow CE marked products to continue being sold in GB if they conform with GB ecodesign standards, without the need to also affix a UK Conformity Assessment (“UKCA”) marking.
These Regulations also amend the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/318) (“the 2026 Regulations”) to correct errors in those Regulations. Regulation 2 of the 2026 Regulations provides for commencement, and the JCSI (Joint Committee for Statutory Instruments) identified that paragraphs (2) and (3) of that regulation had incorrectly referred to regulation 16(4)(a) to
(c) of those Regulations. This error is corrected by removing those incorrect cross references. The JCSI also identified that no end date was specified for the transitional provision included in regulation 15 of the 2026 Regulations. As a result, a specific end date for the transitional provision in that regulation has been added.
2026-07-23
It aims to establish a mutual recognition framework in Europe for brake wear particle test reports, helping Korean automotive parts manufacturers reduce certification burdens and facilitate their entry into the European market.
2026-07-22
It entered into force on July 8, 2026. The purpose is to establishes the framework for obtaining an authorization to possess radio equipment in specified circumstances.
On July 8, 2026, The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) published the Telecommunications (Radio Equipment Possession Authorisation) Rules, 2026.
Who Must Obtain Authorization?
Authorization is required for persons intending to possess radio equipment for the purpose of:
• Manufacturing radio equipment.
• Purchasing or importing radio equipment for sale.
• Hiring out (leasing) radio equipment.
• Repairing radio equipment.
• Testing or demonstrating radio equipment.
Authorization may also be obtained by persons who:
• Import, purchase, or hire radio equipment solely for testing or demonstration purposes.
Application Requirements
• Applications must be submitted through the designated online portal.
• Applicants must use the form and follow the procedures specified on the portal.
Information and Documentation Required
Applicants must provide:
• Required documents and information as specified on the portal.
• Details of the radio equipment, including:
- Make
- Model
- Quantity Application Fee
• A non-refundable application fee of INR 1,000 must be paid at the time of application.
Key Regulatory Impact
• Introduces a formal authorization regime for possession of radio equipment used in manufacturing, commercial activities, testing, repair, and demonstration.
• Establishes an online application process with standardized documentation requirements.
• Enhances regulatory oversight and traceability of radio equipment in India.
2026-07-23
They entered into force on July 20, 2026. They affect, among others, 5G dual core, optical fiber cables or fixed wireless access customer premises equipment.
On July 20, 2026, the Indian Department of Telecommunications notified the following.
• TEC 21131:2026 Test Guide - 5G Dual Core;
• TEC 21121:2026 Test Guide - Small size 5G Core;
• TEC 88311:2026 Test Guide - Route Tracer for Armoured Optical Fibre Cable;
• TEC 21140:2026 Generic Requirements - Fixed Wireless Access Customer Premises Equipment;
• TEC 38060:2026 Generic Requirements - WLAN Interworking and associated Wi-Fi Offloading in 4G or 5G systems;
• TEC 88310:2025 Generic Requirements - Route Tracer for Armoured Optical Fibre Cable;
• TEC 91030:2026 Generic Requirements - Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) Detector;
• TEC 88320:2026 Generic Requirements - Passive Optical Network Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (For FTTH Applications)
2026-07-23
It entered into force on July 22, 2026.
On July 16, 2026, the Luxembourgish Standards Body published new standards applicable in the telecommunication field in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
• ILNAS-EN 300 401 V2.2.1 (2026-06) Radio Broadcasting Systems; Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) to mobile, portable and fixed receivers
• ILNAS-EN 302 194-1 V2.1.1 (2026-06) Navigation radars used on inland waterways; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum; Part 1: Magnetron Radars
2026-07-23
They entered into force on July 1, 2026. It updates the fees in the First Schedule and Second Schedule.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has published Regulation P.U. (A) 238/2026 amending the Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum), Regulation P.U.(A) 128/2000. It includes significant updates to the Apparatus Assignment (AA) framework under that regulation.
The revisions alter both the First and Second Schedules of the principal regulations to modernise spectrum management, ensure regulatory transparency, align with international radiocommunication standards, and adapt to shifting technical and economic needs. These new provisions are applicable to all AA applications submitted on or after the effective of entryt into force (July 1, 2026).
Restructuring of the First Schedule (Apparatus Assignment & Variable Fees)
The First Schedule has been heavily restructured to update assignment fees and optimise regulatory terminology.
• Fixed Annual Fees (Table A): Standardised rates have been set for specific service categories.
• Variable Annual Fees (Table B): A granular pricing structure has been implemented across eighteen distinct channel bandwidth tiers—ranging from under 5.000 kHz to over 1,000,000 kHz—mapped across six frequency segments (spanning from below 30 MHz up to over 31 GHz. Total bandwidth calculations explicitly incorporate protective guard bands. If an assigned frequency boundary spans across two different blocks, the framework defaults to charging the higher annual fee.
Updates to the Second Schedule (Application Processing Fees)
The Second Schedule introduces a completely revised fee architecture for handling regulatory documentation and formal filings. Individual application administrative costs are structured as follows:
• Spectrum Assignment: A flat administrative charge of RM10,000.00 per application.
• Apparatus Assignment: A rate of RM100.00 per application form.
• Variations to Assignments: Alterations require RM1,000.00 for amending a spectrum assignment, and RM40.00 for altering an apparatus assignment.
2026-07-17
The new address is already officially updated with the Mexico Accreditation Body (EMA), and the authorities CONUEE, Secretary of Economy and the Regulatory Commission for Telecommunications (CRT, former IFT).