Technical updates and regulatory highlights for September 2026.
The September 2026 ACB Regulatory Update highlights recent FCC Daily Digest activity, FCC Covered List changes affecting advanced robotic devices and power inverters, Upper C-band spectrum developments, proposed restrictions affecting certain UAS equipment, new ISED RSS publications, FCC KDB updates, ETSI standards, and international compliance developments affecting wireless product certification and global market access.
In This Issue
September 2026 Regulatory Updates – Key Highlights
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- FCC Daily Digest Updates
- FCC Updates Covered List to Include Foreign-Produced Advanced Robotic Devices and Power Inverters
- Upper C-band (3.98–4.2 GHz): Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7–4.2 GHz Band
- Comment Sought on Certain Covered UAS and UAS Critical Components
- ISED Publication — RSS-Gen, Issue 6 and RSS-310, Issue 6
- FCC KDB Updates
- EU / ETSI Standards Updates
- International Approvals Highlights
1. FCC Daily Digest Updates
来自 FCC Daily Digest 的信息
OET waives prohibitions on certain Class I and Class II permissive changes to covered foreign-produced advanced robotic devices and covered foreign-produced power inverters (software/firmware updates that reduce risks to U.S. consumers). (DA No. DA-26-789)
Enforcement Bureau issues a Citation and Order against Modern Holdings, LLC for operating devices causing harmful interference to licensed radio operations. Adopted 2026-08-04. (DA No. DA-26-815)
FCC proposes expanded direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for unlicensed wireless devices.
OET and PSHSB revoke the equipment authorizations held by Odyssey Robot LLC for FCC ID 2BSYT-FMAWZOD and 2BSYT-YMAWZOD. (DA No. DA-26-839)
PSHSB announces conditionally approved Cybersecurity Label Administrators and opens the filing window for Cybersecurity Label Administrator applications under the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program. (DA No. DA-26-834)
PSHSB announces conditional approval and exemption of certain routers from the FCC Covered List. Released 2026-08-20. (DA No. DA-26-850)
Following a new national security determination, FCC announces modification of the Power Inverters entry on the Covered List. Released 2026-08-20. (DA No. DA-26-870)
PSHSB announces conditional approval and exemption of certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and routers from the FCC Covered List. Released 2026-08-21. (DA No. DA-26-875)
View FCC Daily Digest references in the September newsletter [PDF]
2. FCC Updates Covered List to Include Foreign-Produced Advanced Robotic Devices and Power Inverters
FCC 更新管制清单：将境外生产的先进机器人设备与电力逆变器纳入 Covered List
On 28 July 2026, the Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include two new categories of devices: “advanced robotic devices” (defined as mobile robots, such as humanoids and quadrupeds) and, separately, connected power inverters produced in foreign countries.
Official Source:
FCC — Foreign-Produced Power Inverters and Robots Covered List
3. Upper C-band (3.98–4.2 GHz): Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7–4.2 GHz Band
Upper C-band (3.98–4.2 GHz)：拓展 3.7–4.2 GHz 频段的灵活使用
The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Report and Order, Order of Proposed Modification, and Order on Reconsideration (Order) that expands the ecosystem for next-generation wireless services in the 3.7–4.2 GHz band (C-band) by making 160 megahertz of the 3.98–4.2 GHz band (Upper C-band) available for terrestrial wireless flexible use. This action is pursuant to Congress’ direction in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to complete a system of competitive spectrum.
FR Document: 2026-15598 (PDF Pages 48700–48750, 51 pages)
Official Source:
Federal Register
4. Comment Sought on Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Certain Covered UAS and UAS Critical Components and Equipment Listed in Section 1709 of FY2025 NDAA
受管制无人机系统、无人机关键组件及相关设备征集公众意见
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on proposing to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously authorized equipment that has been determined to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of United States persons.
Through this Public Notice, PSHSB and OET propose to apply such prohibitions to certain previously authorized foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components, and certain communications and video surveillance equipment listed in section 1709 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025 NDAA), added to the Covered List in December 2025.
Comments Due: on or before 23 September 2026
Official Source:
Federal Communications Commission
5. ISED Publication — RSS-Gen, Issue 6 and RSS-310, Issue 6
ISED 发布 RSS-Gen, issue 6 与 RSS-310, issue 6
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has updated and published the following documents:
- Radio Standards Specification RSS-Gen, issue 6, “General requirements for compliance of radio apparatus” — sets out the general requirements applicable to licensed and licence-exempt radio apparatus.
- Radio Standards Specification RSS-310, issue 6, “Licence-exempt radio apparatus: category II equipment” — sets out the requirements for licence-exempt radio apparatus that is exempt from certification.
Official Sources:
ISED Radio Standards Specifications
RSS-310 — Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category II Equipment
6. FCC KDB Updates
近期 FCC KDB 更新
| Publication Number | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 853844 | What guidelines does the FCC provide to an accreditation body performing a technical assessment of a testing laboratory to determine the capability and competence of that laboratory to perform EMC tests to show compliance with the FCC regulatory requirements? | Attachment 853844 D01 Accredited Lab Checklist v02r04 serves as a guide and provide a minimum list of technical items to be included in the assessment of the test laboratory, as part of the complete ISO/IEC 17025 assessment. This checklist is not intended… |
| 974614 | What guidance is available for FCC recognition of accredited testing laboratories that perform testing of RF Devices subject to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and Certification approval procedures? | The FCC provides guidance to accredited testing laboratories in the Accredited Testing Laboratory Program Roles and Responsibilities document, 974614 D01 Accredited Test Lab Roles and Resp v05r04. See 974614 D02 AB Recognition v01r01, for procedures on t… |
| 393764 | What guidance is available for the approval of Ultra-Wide Band devices? | See attachment 393764 D01 UWB v03. 08/17/2026: 393764 D01 UWB FAQ v02r01 has been replaced by 393764 D01 UWB v03. Reformatted document to remove FAQ formatting. Expanded section on indoor UWB devices to provide clarity on the definition of “hand-held.” Add… |
Official Source:
FCC Knowledge Database
7. EU / ETSI Standards Updates
欧盟更新
EU Updates: New ETSI Standards Published August 2026
ETSI EN 319 412-2 V2.5.1 (2026-08) — Electronic Signatures and Trust Infrastructures (ESI); Certificate Profiles; Part 2: Certificate profile for certificates issued to natural persons
ETSI EN 301 406-1 V3.2.1 (2026-08) — Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT); Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum; Part 1: DECT, DECT Evolution and DECT ULE
Visit the ETSI Standards Portal
International Approvals Highlights
This month’s International Approvals newsletter includes regulatory and certification developments affecting wireless, telecommunications, electrical, and electronic products in markets including Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, the UAE, South Africa, Niger, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Hong Kong: Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Devices Restricted to the Designated 6 GHz Band
Hong Kong OFCA continues to enforce specific spectrum restrictions for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices operating in the 6 GHz band. Only devices operating within the designated 5.925–6.425 GHz band are permitted for use in Hong Kong.
Devices capable of operating in the upper 6 GHz band (6.425–7.125 GHz) are not permitted. This is particularly important for globally marketed Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 products that may support the full 6 GHz spectrum in other markets.
Read Hong Kong Official Source
Brazil: ANATEL Act No. 10,400 — 6-GHz RLAN / Wi-Fi Frequency Band Restriction Updated
On 12 August 2026, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) published Ato nº 10,400, amending Ato nº 14,448/2017 and revising the technical requirements for conformity assessment of restricted-radiation radiocommunication equipment.
The permitted 6-GHz operating range for RLAN / Wi-Fi is reduced from 5925–7125 MHz to 5925–6425 MHz, with the upper 6425–7125 MHz segment reserved for IMT / mobile services.
The Act entered into force upon publication on 12 August 2026, but its application becomes mandatory on 1 March 2027.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Regulatory Update is intended for general informational purposes only and is believed to be accurate as of the publication date. Regulatory requirements, technical standards, certification procedures, and market access requirements may change without notice. Readers should consult the applicable regulatory authority or official publications to verify current requirements before making product design, testing, certification, or market access decisions.
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