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India BIS Series Guidelines for IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 (XR)
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has published series guidelines under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for Extended Reality products. AR, VR and MR devices must form separate series, and up to 10 models may be grouped into a single series — covered by one lead-model test report — if they share the same energy source, construction class, enclosure, PCB layout, display type and IP rating. Battery devices must have the lead model tested at the highest battery capacity.
24 Jun 2026
Asia
India: Standalone Hard Disk Drives Need BIS Registration
On 5 May 2026, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published Gazette notification S.O. 2204(E), amending the CRO 2021 to bring standalone hard disk drives explicitly under BIS Compulsory Registration (CRS / Scheme-II). Covered drives must comply with IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and hold a valid BIS registration before the rule takes effect on 5 November 2026. Here's what manufacturers and importers need to do.
24 Jun 2026
Asia
Korea EV Charger KC Certification: 500 kVA Scope Expansion
South Korea's MOTIE, through standards body KATS, has pre-announced an amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act. The draft raises the rated-output ceiling for EV chargers under KC Safety Confirmation from 200 kVA to 500 kVA, closing the gap that kept 350 kW-plus ultra-fast chargers outside KC certification, procurement, and subsidy programs. It is at the public-comment stage, not yet enacted. What manufacturers should prepare.
23 Jun 2026
Asia
Nigeria 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E: NCC Opens Lower Band
Nigeria's regulator, the NCC, has moved to open the lower 6 GHz band (5925-6425 MHz) for license-exempt WLAN use, the spectrum foundation for Wi-Fi 6E. The framework is still a draft: it went through a public inquiry on 19-20 January 2026 ahead of final approval. Access is license-exempt but conditional, and every device must secure NCC type approval before importation, sale, or deployment. This guide covers the verified scope, certification impact, and the actions manufacturers should take now.
23 Jun 2026
Africa
Malaysia MCMC SRD Specifications & Baseline Code Update
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has refreshed its radio-equipment type approval regime, registering MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2026 for Short Range Devices and a new baseline code, MCMC MTSFB TC T022:2026. This structural shift transitions compliance to a two-document model. Key updates include opening the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6E/7, expanding UWB scope, and moving all shared safety, EMC, and marking requirements to the new baseline code.
22 Jun 2026
Asia
Vietnam IP Camera Cybersecurity Rule: QCVN 11:2026/BCA
On 12 May 2026, Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security issued Circular 48/2026/TT-BCA, introducing QCVN 11:2026/BCA — the national regulation setting baseline cybersecurity requirements for IP surveillance cameras. Effective 1 July 2026, it replaces QCVN 135:2024/BTTTT and moves oversight to the MPS. Manufacturers and importers face new rules on passwords, secure updates, vulnerabilities, and data protection, with conformity declaration due for medium- and high-risk units once the list is set.
22 Jun 2026
Asia
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