Africa
Chad
Unity – Work – Progress
Population:
19 million
Capital:
N'Djamena
Official Language:
French, Arabic
1. Agence Tchadienne de Normalisation (ATNOR)
ATNOR is the national standards organization responsible for developing, publishing, and promoting technical standards in Chad. It ensures alignment with international best practices.
2. Agence de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP)
ARCEP manages the type approval process for telecommunications and electronic devices, verifying that they meet national safety and technical standards before being placed on the market.
3. Centre de Contrôle de la Qualité des Denrées Alimentaires (CECOQDA)
This agency handles food product inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations through testing and quality certification.
4. Ministry of Public Health
The Ministry regulates pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and healthcare-related goods. It reviews product safety, effectiveness, and proper labeling.
5. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Oversees trade practices, product labeling requirements, consumer protection laws, and the enforcement of technical regulations.
Product Certification and Compliance Requirements
Standards Implementation: Products must comply with national standards developed by ATNOR, often harmonized with international norms for compatibility and quality.
Conformity Assessment: A conformity assessment may be required before products are sold in Chad. This includes testing, certification, or inspection to confirm compliance with applicable technical requirements.
Type Approval for Electronics: Any telecommunications or radio-based device must obtain type approval through ARCEP before being imported or distributed.
Food and Pharmaceutical Registration: Food products, medical devices, and drugs must be reviewed and registered with the relevant authorities before market entry.
Labeling Requirements: All products must have clear labels in French (the official language), indicating product name, manufacturer details, usage instructions, country of origin, expiry dates, and safety warnings if applicable.
Market Surveillance: Authorities actively inspect imported and locally sold goods to ensure ongoing compliance, with penalties or product confiscation possible for violations.
Taiwan Camera Inspection: BSMI Concealed Camera Rules
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.
9 Oct 2026
Asia
Panama PNAF Update: 6 GHz, Direct-to-Cell and FWA Changes
Panama's ASEP has opened Public Consultation No. 012-26 on a four-part Panama PNAF update. The proposal would open the lower 6 GHz band (5.925–6.425 GHz) to unlicensed low-power Wi-Fi, set rules for satellite Direct-to-Cell services including terminal homologation, redefine the Canal Area for Fixed Wireless Access and align the allocation table with ITU RR-2024. Comments close on October 28, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Here is what the changes mean for manufacturers and type approval holders.
9 Oct 2026
North America
FCC UWB Rules Update: United States Part 15 Overhaul
The FCC UWB rules are under their first comprehensive review since 2002. On September 30, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 26-66, ET Docket No. 26-245) to modernize Part 15 Subpart F in the United States. The proposal would update the UWB definition and test procedures, add a new device category, and end imaging coordination. Nothing changes for certification yet. Comments are due 30 days after Federal Register publication.
9 Oct 2026
North America
Japan MIC 800 MHz Band: Wi-Fi HaLow Consultation Open
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 23, 2026.
8 Oct 2026
Asia
Kenya Type Approval: CA Signals Sample Waivers in 2026 Rules
Kenya type approval may be moving toward a more flexible sample policy. Following the September 2026 validation forum on the draft Type Approval Regulations, 2026, indications are that the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) may waive physical samples for lower-risk equipment backed by a complete Technical Construction File and accredited test reports. Waivers remain discretionary and case by case. Here is what is changing and what manufacturers should do now.
8 Oct 2026
Africa
Morocco 5G Type Approval: ANRT Now Requests Samples
Morocco's telecom regulator, ANRT, has started requesting physical samples of 5G-capable equipment submitted for type approval. Each sample undergoes a compatibility test to confirm it works on Morocco's 5G network. No official notice has been published yet, but manufacturers should plan now for samples, longer lead times and added logistics. This article explains the scope, the certification impact and the actions to take.
8 Oct 2026
Africa
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