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Azerbaijan has published a draft RoHS-style technical regulation restricting hazardous substances in electrical and radioelectronic products, opening it for public consultation. Issued by the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Supervision and modeled on EU RoHS and EAEU TR 037/2016, the draft is not yet binding but signals a new national conformity layer. This article breaks down the scope, restricted substances, certification impact, and the timeline and actio

Spain's Ministry of Industry and Tourism has published three BOE resolutions updating the national UNE standards catalog, with the approved-standards list taking effect August 14, 2026. The update introduces revised requirements for household appliances (cooking appliances, motor-compressors, washing machine reliability), low-voltage switchgear (circuit breakers, fuses, arc-fault detection devices), and Electrical Energy Storage Systems. Manufacturers and certification bodies

The European Commission has published Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/2003, updating harmonised standards under the Radio Equipment Directive for radiodetermination, UWB, fixed radio, and cellular base station equipment. Thirteen ETSI/Cenelec standards gain presumption of conformity, five are withdrawn, and a prior correction to Decision 2025/2499 is applied. Manufacturers have until 7 March 2028 to transition away from superseded standard versions.

The European Commission has published its long-awaited Cyber Resilience Act Implementation Guidance, clarifying scope, open-source software treatment, "substantial modification," and support-period obligations for connected products. Issued July 27, 2026, the non-binding guidance lands weeks before the CRA's first reporting deadline on September 11, 2026, and well ahead of full enforcement on December 11, 2027. Manufacturers and developers selling digital products in the EU s

Ukraine's NCEC has opened a public consultation on draft radio equipment conditions governing the use of radiating devices for specific radio technologies. The consultation closes September 30, 2026, and will significantly impact certification pathways for manufacturers and importers.

The Ofcom drone spectrum consultation, opened on 16 July 2026, sets out how the UK may authorise new spectrum for drone control links and drone detection radar. Ofcom proposes time-limited access to 450 MHz and the 5030-5091 MHz band for control links, plus a new licence for detection radar at 24 GHz and 16 GHz. The consultation is open for responses until 30 September 2026. Here is what the proposals mean for equipment manufacturers, importers and test labs seeking UK marke

On 7 July 2026, Ofcom published responses to its further consultation on Q/V band satellite gateways, following its March 2026 decision to open up to 10 GHz of spectrum across 94% of the UK. The decision authorises gateway earth-station access in rural low-density areas, while a pending statement will settle high-density urban zones. It is a spectrum-licensing measure for gateway sites, not a new equipment type-approval requirement. We cover the frequencies, licensing pathway

In June 2026, ETSI advanced five deliverables covering LTE user equipment, DECT, DAB broadcasting, ICT accessibility and environmental testing. This ETSI standards update explains what each item covers, which two are Radio Equipment Directive harmonised standards still on approval, and why on-approval status does not yet grant presumption of conformity. It sets out certification impact, a timeline, and the actions manufacturers, importers and labs should take now to protect E

Azerbaijan's accreditation body, AZAK, has recorded an AzInTelecom accreditation suspension effective 10 July 2026. The Certification Department of AzInTelecom LLC (under the AZCON holding), accredited to AZS ISO/IEC 17065:2021 under attestat AZ 02.0041.02.25, is now listed as 'Suspended' with no restoration date. Certificates it issues from that date carry no accredited legal effect. Manufacturers relying on it for telecom, RF and product certification should verify status a

Ukraine Wi-Fi 7 equipment gains a clearer route to market. On 6 May 2026 the NCEC adopted Decision No. 212, amending Decision No. 81 of 2025 on generalized conditions for the use of radio equipment to add references to IEEE 802.11be. Suppliers can now place Wi-Fi 7 devices on the Ukrainian market under existing generalized conditions instead of seeking an individual applicability decision. It opens no new spectrum: upper 6 GHz stays closed to RLAN. Here is what RA teams must

On 18 June 2026, Ofcom confirmed it has made the Wireless Telegraphy (Direct to Device Satellite Communications) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, extending the UK's existing D2D licence exemption to 900 MHz frequencies. The amendment supports VodafoneThree's satellite direct-to-device service with AST SpaceMobile and takes effect on 10 July 2026. Here's what it means for handset and module manufacturers, importers, and regulatory teams placing SIM-enabled devices on

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines for the classification of High-Risk AI Systems. Open until June 23, 2026, the consultation seeks stakeholder feedback on how AI systems should be categorized under the EU regulatory framework. The outcome may influence future compliance obligations, conformity assessments, and market access requirements for AI developers and providers operating in the European Union.

The Working Group Spectrum Engineering (WG SE) of CEPT's Electronic Communications Committee has opened two public consultations on revised spectrum compatibility studies. The first covers ECC Report 271 on NGSO satellite systems in the FSS bands 10.7–12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 14–14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space); the second covers ECC Report 322 on S-PCS systems operating below 1 GHz. Manufacturers and operators across the 48 CEPT countries may submit comments before the deadli

Azerbaijan has opened a public consultation on a draft Azerbaijan RoHS technical regulation restricting hazardous substances in electrical and radioelectronic products. Published by the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control, the draft is modelled on EU RoHS and EAEU TR 037/2016 and would add a substance-restriction layer to national conformity assessment. It is not yet binding. Learn the scope, certification impact, timeline and actions manufacturers shoul

From September 1, 2026, Russia introduces mandatory certification for general-purpose industrial electric motors rated 1 to 400 kW under Government Decree No. 455. Manufacturers, importers, and suppliers face new safety, testing, and documentation obligations. A transition period runs until March 1, 2027. Here's what the rule means, the certification impact, and the exact timeline and actions companies should take now to stay compliant and avoid customs and market-access disr

Serbia is advancing its transition toward an EU RED-aligned Declaration of Conformity (DoC) framework. Under RATEL's Rulebook on Radio Equipment (Official Gazette No. 24/2024), the national Certificate of Conformity (CoC) will be phased out after 31 December 2026. From 1 January 2027, the CE Mark and EU DoC will be sufficient for radio equipment in Serbia, aligning the country fully with Directive 2014/53/EU (RED).

Ofcom has confirmed the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2026, extending the licence-exempt frequency range for High Density Fixed Satellite Service (HDFSS) systems in the 28 GHz band. Effective 29 April 2026, this update also triggers a revision of Interface Requirement IR 2066. Satellite terminal manufacturers and operators must review compliance with the updated technical rulebook.

ETSI has launched early informal public consultations on vertical standars supporting the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Published as interim drafts, these product-specific standars cover 18 digital product categories including routers, antivirus software, and smart home devices. Finalization is targeted for H2 2026, with full CRA compliance required actions before December 2027

Azerbaijan international standards 2026 represent a significant transition toward ISO and IEC frameworks, reshaping the country’s certification system. This shift directly impacts the electronics market by increasing compliance requirements, improving global alignment, and creating new opportunities for manufacturers and importers seeking market access.

Northern Ireland common charging requirements are expanding under updated EU rules, impacting a wide range of radio equipment. With mandatory USB-C adoption and new deadlines for laptops in 2026, manufacturers must align product design, certification, and labeling to maintain market access and compliance.