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Taiwan camera inspection rules now cover concealed cameras without storage. Since October 2, 2026, the BSMI requires these miniature cameras and camera modules to pass mandatory inspection through Registration of Product Certification or Type-Approved Batch Inspection before import or factory release. Products must meet EMC, safety, RoHS and, where network-capable, cybersecurity standards, and carry a privacy warning on packaging and manuals.

Japan's MIC has opened two public consultations. The first, a Japan MIC 800 MHz band draft ordinance, amends Article 17 of the Radio Law Enforcement Regulations so that parent stations of 800 MHz broadband low-power radio systems (Wi-Fi HaLow, IEEE 802.11ah) fall under the registered-station regime; comments close October 16, 2026. The second, the draft Frequency Reorganization Action Plan (FY2026), sets priorities for 6G, 5G, NTN, 6 GHz Wi-Fi and V2X; comments close October

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.

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.

The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has banned the import, supply, and distribution of counterfeit and second-hand telecom equipment from abroad, including mobile phones, tablets, computers, and walkie-talkies. Under the September 22, 2026 announcement, traders must obtain a Qualified Agent certificate within 60 days and deal only in brand-new, Type Approved devices. Here is what the Cambodia telecom equipment import ban means for manufacturers and importers.

India's Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has opened public consultations on two draft Generic Requirements: TEC 22160:2026 for 5G Core and TEC 36060:2026 for Millimeter Wave (E-Band) Microwave Equipment operating in the 71–76 GHz and 81–86 GHz bands. Released on September 25, 2026, both drafts accept stakeholder comments until November 24, 2026. Manufacturers of core network and backhaul equipment should review the technical requirements now and submit feedback befo

India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued new guidelines on 5 August 2026 for BIS Scheme X certification of machinery. Following the rescission of the Omnibus Technical Regulation Order in January 2026, machinery safety certification is now voluntary. The guidelines define the technical file, Product Compliance Report, desk and site audit process, eligible machinery categories, and obligations for foreign manufacturers seeking the BIS Standard Mark.

India's Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has opened two public consultations affecting network equipment manufacturers: a revision of the Essential Requirements (ER) for Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Equipment under MTCTE, and Draft Test Guide TEC 86091:2026 for Multi-Service OTN platforms with DWDM bearer transport. Comments are due November 10 and November 20, 2026. Here is what changes, who is affected, and how to prepare.

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has confirmed the test standards accepted for WLAN equipment operating in the 5.8 GHz band. Alongside ETSI EN 302 502 and FCC Part 15.247/15.407, the NBTC now accepts ETSI EN 301 893—but only version V2.2.1 or later, the first edition to define test parameters for Sub-band 4 (5.725–5.850 GHz). Here is what the update means for manufacturers and how to prepare test reports.

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has opened a public consultation on a draft regulation for licensing telecommunications services delivered over non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), including satellite and air-to-ground (A2G) in-flight connectivity. The draft sets technical and regulatory requirements covering spectrum use and equipment compliance. Operators, airlines, manufacturers and other stakeholders can submit comments until October 3, 2026.

Sri Lanka's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) will discontinue manual processing of type approval, mobile phone and Short Range Device (SRD) clearance requests on September 30, 2026. From October 1, 2026, all type approval, IMEI and non-IMEI device clearance applications must be submitted through the TRCSL Equipment Clearance System (ECS). Manufacturers, vendors and importers should complete ECS registration and prepare technical files now to avoid market acces

The UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) held a public consultation from 3 to 21 September 2026 on proposed revisions to its Regulations on Fixed Radio Systems (v3.0) and Regulations on Amateur Radio (v3.0). The review may reshape spectrum authorization conditions for point-to-point links, fixed wireless access and amateur stations. Here is what manufacturers, operators and importers need to know and how to prepare.

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made BIS registration for screen protectors mandatory. Notification S.O. 5190(E), dated 21 September 2026, adds smartphone screen protectors as S. No. 66 to the Compulsory Registration Order, 2021, requiring conformity with IS 19348:2025. From 1 April 2027, products that are manufactured, imported, stored, sold or distributed in India must be tested and BIS-registered.

Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has amended Resolution 133/2008, the regulation governing the registration and use of radio frequencies and devices and their pricing. The update aims to simplify radio licensing, reflect the true value of spectrum and enable modern services. It applies to Class 1 satellite broadband operators, Class 3 licensees, and aircraft and ship station licensees. Here is what changes and what manufacturers should do next.

South Korea has notified the WTO of a proposed amendment to its Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment (MCEE Notice No. 2026-798). The draft introduces a QR code-based energy efficiency label for 46 product categories and revises efficiency standards for 14, including wired and wireless routers, adapters and chargers, TVs, signage displays and refrigerators. Comments are open until 23 October 2026, with staged transition periods of 6 and 12 months after adoption

Singapore's IMDA has updated its equipment registration framework, effective 27 August 2026. The changes open the Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) scheme to NB-IoT and CAT-M equipment, introduce new eUICC specifications for eSIM devices, move residential gateways to RG-SEC Issue 2, allow online filing for M2M equipment using overseas SIMs, and confirm the 31 December 2026 deadline for 2G to be disabled by default on mobile handsets.

Lebanon's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued Notification TRA/PRE/327-020926, clarifying that type approval applications must be filed in the manufacturer's name and that the resulting certificate may be used by every importer of the identical approved product. The change removes the need for importer-specific certificates and covers standalone devices, embedded modules, and spare parts. Here is what it means for manufacturers, importers, and market acce

SIRIM QAS International has revised its Intellectual Property (IP) Authorization Form (eTAC/FOR/01-8) to Issue No. 2, Revision No. 0 for Malaysia's Communication and Multimedia product certification. The new form becomes mandatory on 1 January 2027 for Brand Declaration submissions under Option 3, where the applicant is authorized by the IP owner. The previous version is accepted until 31 December 2026. Manufacturers and applicants should update templates and secure signed fo

Saudi Arabia's SASO has issued Circular No. 247, introducing a new SASO labelling requirement for products under ten technical regulations. From 1 October 2026, the supplier's name and commercial registration (CR) number must appear directly on the product, and no Certificate of Conformity will be issued to non-compliant items. SABER file reviews will verify compliance. This article explains the scope, certification impact, manufacturer actions and timeline.

Connected cameras just became the test case for China's newest cybersecurity labeling framework and the timing is no accident. As Singapore, the US, and the EU push their own IoT security labels, China's CAC, MIIT, and MPS quietly opened a parallel path: a voluntary 1-to-3-star rating tied to standard TC260-PG-20265A, live since July 1, 2026. Here's how the Chinese scheme stacks up, what it actually requires, and the decisions manufacturers now need to make.