China's CNCA has replaced its 2014 lighting rule with two new CCC implementation rules: CNCA-C10-01:2026 for luminaires and CNCA-C10-02:2026 for ballasts and LED controlgear. Until December 31, 2026, applicants may certify under the old or new rules. From January 1, 2027, the new CCC rules for luminaires and ballasts are mandatory for all CCC activity. Existing certificates stay valid and convert at the next product change or renewal. Here is what to prepare.

Brazil's ANATEL has closed the transition period for restricted radiation radiocommunication equipment. From October 6, 2026, the exemption in item 10.3.4.4 of Ato nº 14.448 is revoked, so systems using direct sequence or other digital modulation must show a 6 dB bandwidth of at least 500 kHz in new certifications. Products homologated before that date keep their original basis during certification maintenance. Here is what manufacturers need to do.

Argentina's Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial (INTI) has resumed local RF testing with limited staff under a court-ordered injunction, after earlier discontinuing the service amid the dispute over INTI Resolution 42/2026. RF testing remains mandatory for ENACOM homologation, and the injunction is temporary. Manufacturers should confirm laboratory capacity, keep alternative accredited labs in view, and plan filings around the 1 December 2026 RAMATEL transition.

Malaysia's MTSFB has opened public consultations on four draft Technical Codes: first revisions of the IMT-2020 (5G) Base Station, Cellular Booster Equipment and User Equipment codes, plus a new IoT Syntactic Data Interoperability code. The 5G drafts add the 3300, 3600 and 4700 MHz bands and move marking, EMC and safety rules to MCMC MTSFB TC T022. Comments close on 14 October 2026 for the 5G codes and 30 October 2026 for the IoT code.