On June 15, 2026, the FCC issued Public Notice DA 26-588 removing a defined class of "Toy Drones" and "Toy Drones that contain foreign-produced components" from the FCC Covered List, after a June 12, 2026 Department of War determination. This FCC Covered List toy drones update is a targeted carve-out, not a general relaxation: a qualifying device must meet every DoW criterion and cannot be made by a Section 1709 NDAA entity (e.g., DJI, Autel). Most foreign-made consumer drone

Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) held a public consultation (21-31 May 2026) on a draft circular refreshing the Vietnam used digital products import ban, updating the list of prohibited used digital technology products and their HS codes. The draft would supersede the current Circular 11/2018/TT-BTTTT framework. It explains the draft's status, what falls in scope, the impact on type approval and import clearance, and the actions importers and manufacturers s

KATS Notice 2026-143, issued 11 May 2026, is a proposed partial amendment to South Korea's Operation Guidelines for Safety Management of Electrical Appliances and Household Goods. The draft revises the definition of a tablet PC and changes a product-inspection test item for ITE (information technology equipment) products. As a public-comment proposal rather than enacted law, it signals where KC safety scope and testing are heading, and what manufacturers and importers should

Nigeria's NCC has issued draft guidelines opening the lower Nigeria 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz) for license-exempt WLAN use — the spectrum foundation for Wi-Fi 6E. The framework is not yet final: it went to public inquiry on 19–20 January 2026 ahead of approval. Every 6 GHz-capable device must secure NCC type approval before importation, sale, or deployment. This article sets out the verified scope, certification impact, timeline, and actions to take now.