International Approvals Updates – June 2026
Global regulatory developments continue impacting certification, compliance, and market access requirements worldwide. This month’s International Approvals update highlights key regulatory changes affecting product approvals and market access across multiple regions.
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Featured Regulatory Highlights
• Vietnam – New conformity declaration and assessment framework effective May 25, 2026
• South Korea – KC SAR regulations and testing requirements updated effective April 1, 2026
• China – CQC updates household appliance CCC certification rules and standard transition deadlines
• South Africa – ICASA publishes draft amendments to spectrum regulations and spectrum fee regulations
• Egypt – NTRA continues implementation of unified digital type approval submission system
In This Issue
- Vietnam: Circular No.14/2026/TT-BKHCN revises conformity declaration and assessment framework.
- South Korea: KC updates SAR regulations and test requirements.
- China: CQC updates household appliance CCC certification rules.
- South Africa: ICASA publishes draft amendments to spectrum regulations and spectrum fee regulations.
- Tunisia: CERT upgrades wireless testing platform covering 2G–5G, IoT and Wi-Fi 7.
- Chile: SUBTEL Resolution Exenta No. 737/2025 introduces QR code compliance requirements.
- Bolivia: ATT updates mandatory homologation list.
- Indonesia: Ministerial Regulation No.8/2026 updates national spectrum allocation framework.
- Russia: Rosaccreditation receives expanded authority over foreign certificates of conformity.
- Oman: Mandatory GCTS certification for electric mobility devices enters enforcement phase.
- Egypt: NTRA continues implementation of unified digital type approval system.
Vietnam: Circular No.14/2026/TT-BKHCN Revises Conformity Declaration and Assessment Framework
越南：越南发布第 14/2026/TT-BKHCN 号通告，重构合格评定与声明体系
Subject: Updated Framework for Conformity Declaration and Conformity Assessment
On 9 April 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) issued Circular No.14/2026/TT-BKHCN, introducing a comprehensive revision to the regulatory framework governing conformity declaration and assessment for products placed on the Vietnamese market. The circular will take effect on 25 May 2026, replacing previous regulations.
The updated framework establishes a clear distinction between voluntary standard conformity declarations and mandatory technical regulation compliance declarations, and formalizes multiple conformity assessment methods aligned with product risk levels. Certain assessment methods are restricted for high-risk products.
Key updates include:
- Introduction of structured conformity assessment methods aligned with product classification
- Defined certificate validity, up to 5 years, subject to surveillance
- Mandatory submission via the national online database system
- Standardized compliance marking requirements (CR mark) applicable to regulated products
- Transitional provisions allowing existing certificates and declarations to remain valid until expiry
South Korea: KC Updates SAR Regulations and Test Requirements (01 April 2026)
韩国：KC 认证更新 SAR 法规及测试要求（2026 年 4 月 1 日生效）
Subject: Korea RRA Revised SAR Standard & Mandatory Test Conditions
Released Date: 01 April 2026
Official Issuer: Radio Research Agency of Korea (RRA)
Korea RRA has officially updated the KC SAR regulatory system and revised relevant test specifications. The legacy SAR standards KSC3370-1 and KSC3370-2 are replaced by the new unified standard KSC 3350:2024. A full set of stricter testing rules for notebooks, tablets and wireless devices have been officially enforced starting from April 1, 2026.
Key Highlights:
- Standard Replacement: Legacy KSC3370 series standards are phased out, fully replaced by KSC 3350:2024.
- Notebook SAR Rule: The 20cm antenna distance body SAR exemption is cancelled; body SAR testing at 2.5cm separation is mandatory for spectator exposure assessment.
- Additional AC Power Test: Tablets and notebooks must complete SAR testing under both battery mode and AC adapter connected mode.
- Housing Material Control: Products with different outer shell materials require additional SAR assessment based on worst-case configuration.
- TAS Evaluation Upgrade: TAS calculation is updated with differentiated assessment rules for smart transmit and antenna grouping, instead of simple power summation.
- Comprehensive Technical Updates: Expanded frequency coverage from 4 MHz to 10 GHz including NFC; optimized 150 MHz test method; limited maximum body SAR test distance to 5mm; added extra requirements for proximity sensors and TAS; mandatory submission of tune-up procedure documents.
Implementation Plan:
- The revised SAR standard and test requirements take effect on 01 April 2026.
- All new KC certification applications must comply with KSC 3350:2024 and the latest test conditions.
- Existing certificates approved under the old standards remain valid for continuous sales and circulation.
- Authorities will strictly implement full-condition SAR testing and technical document review for new projects.
China: CQC Updates Household Appliances CCC Certification Rules
中国：CQC 更新家电 CCC 认证规则（安全 & 电磁兼容新版标准强制执行）
Issuing Authority: China Quality Certification Center (CQC), based on CNCA Announcement No. 29/2024
Core Standards Update:
- Safety: GB/T 4706.1-2024 replaces GB 4706.1-2005
- EMC: GB 4343.1-2024 replaces GB 4343.1-2018
Key Timeline & Deadlines:
| Item | GB 4343.1-2024 (EMC) | GB/T 4706.1-2024 (Safety) |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary transition | Until 31 May 2026 | Until 31 July 2026 |
| Mandatory for new applications | 01 Jun 2026 | 01 Aug 2026 |
| Certificate conversion deadline | 31 May 2027 | 31 Jul 2027 |
| Non-compliance | Suspension → Revocation by 31 Aug 2027 | Suspension → Revocation by 31 Oct 2027 |
Special Product Standard Changes:
- Evaporative air coolers: Use GB/T 4706.115-2024 (category 0702)
- Portable induction cooktops: Use GB/T 4706.14-2024
- Motor-compressors (0704): Self-declaration route applies
Manufacturer Actions:
- Complete gap analysis and testing to new standards
- Submit certificate conversion before deadlines
- Align production/inventory with mandatory dates
Official References:
CNCA Announcement No. 29/2024
CQC Deadlines & Implementation Notice
South Africa: ICASA Publishes Draft Amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations and Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations
南非：南非电信管理局发布无线电频谱管理规定及无线电频谱费用规定草案修订稿
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has released the Draft Amendment of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations (2015) and the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations (2010) for public comment. The proposed amendments implement the findings of the Satellite Services Licensing Framework Inquiry, aiming to enhance regulatory certainty, support innovation and investment in satellite services, and ensure spectrum management keeps pace with technological developments. Written submissions are open until 29 June 2026 at 16:00, with full details available in the Government Gazette notices on the ICASA website.
Tunisia: CERT Upgrades Multi-Technology Wireless Test Platform Covering 2G–5G, IoT and Wi-Fi 7
突尼斯：CERT 升级多制式无线测试平台，全面覆盖 2G–5G、IoT 与 Wi-Fi 7
On 5 May 2026, Anritsu EMEA GmbH deployed a comprehensive wireless test solution at CERT, Tunisia’s national telecommunications testing authority. The installation—delivered in partnership with Prisma International—provides a future-ready, multi-technology platform covering 2G to 5G NR, cellular, IoT, and WLAN including Wi-Fi 7.
With the MT8000A (5G SA/NSA), MT8862A (Wi-Fi 7), and MT8821C (multi-technology cellular), CERT can now perform full-stack conformity testing for all wireless technologies entering the Tunisian market, strengthening both national and pan-African certification capabilities.
Chile: SUBTEL Resolution Exenta No. 737/2025: QR Code Compliance Requirement
智利：SUBTEL 第 737/2025 号豁免决议：二维码合规要求
Chile’s Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL) issued Resolution Exenta No. 737/2025 in May 2025, which officially entered into force on February 22, 2026.
Most low-power short-range wireless devices, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, RFID, and IoT sensors, are exempt from mandatory SUBTEL type approval, but must display a mandatory QR code on the packaging, which links to a Spanish-language webpage containing technical specifications, test reports, and conformity declaration. Only wireless devices for medical use remain subject to mandatory certification.
SUBTEL has strengthened market supervision and customs verification to ensure full compliance.
Bolivia: ATT Resolution 539/2024 & Updated Mandatory Homologation List
玻利维亚：ATT 第 539/2024 号决议及新版强制认证清单
Bolivia’s telecom regulator ATT issued Resolution ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 539/2024 on November 6, 2024, establishing the regulatory framework for mandatory homologation of telecom and radio equipment. The resolution took effect immediately upon its release in December 2024.
On February 25, 2026, ATT published an updated Listado de Equipos de Telecomunicaciones Sujetos a Homologación pursuant to this resolution, expanding the mandatory certification scope to include LoRaWAN, RFID, 13.56 MHz modules, and other IoT/low-power short-range devices.
While the list itself does not specify a separate enforcement date, Bolivian customs and market authorities began full-scale compliance checks for the expanded scope in March 2026, as per industry implementation guidance.
Official Sources:
ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 539/2024 Resolution
2026 Updated Mandatory Equipment List
Indonesia: Ministerial Regulation No.8/2026 Updates National Spectrum Allocation Framework
印尼：印尼 2026 年第 8 号频谱分配条例（2026 年 2 月 20 日生效），废止 2022 年第 12 号旧规，同步 2024 版 ITU 无线电规则
Indonesia’s Ministerial Regulation No.8/2026, effective 20 February 2026, replaces Ministerial Regulation No.12/2022 and aligns with the 2024 ITU Radio Regulations, updating the national radio frequency spectrum allocation table. It sets out a unified framework for spectrum planning, licensing, and technical requirements, with key updates for wireless devices, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, IoT, radar, and satellite communications.
Core Regulatory Basics:
- Regulation: Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Digital No.8/2026
- Effective date: 20 February 2026
- Repealed: No.12/2022 and several 350–438 MHz old plans
- Alignment: Compliant with 2024 ITU Radio Regulations (WRC-23)
Key Spectrum Updates:
- 5G & Mobile (IMT): Includes 694–806 MHz, 824–835 MHz / 869–880 MHz, 880–915 MHz / 925–960 MHz, 24.25–27.5 GHz, 37–43.5 GHz, and 66–71 GHz.
- Wi-Fi & Short-Range Devices: Includes 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz (5925–6425 MHz) for Wi-Fi 6E.
- IoT & Low-Power SRD: Includes 433.05–434.79 MHz, 863–865 MHz, 868.6–868.7 MHz, 869.2–869.3 MHz, 916.1–923 MHz, 24–24.25 GHz, and 57–64 GHz.
- Automotive Radar: 76–77 GHz dedicated for vehicle radar.
- Satellite (ESIM): Includes 10.7–12.75 GHz, 17.7–20.2 GHz, and 27.5–31 GHz.
Scope: Covers 9 frequency bands, 3 kHz–3000 GHz, and all terrestrial/space radiocommunication services, including fixed, mobile, broadcasting, satellite, radar, and amateur radio.
Reference: PDF
Russia: Rosaccreditation Authority Expanded for Foreign Certificates of Conformity
俄罗斯：俄罗斯联邦政府签署第 1669 号政府令，授权 Rosaccreditation 暂停或撤销其他 EAEU 成员国违规证书/声明、召回无实测产品。
The Russian Government has expanded the powers of Rosaccreditation, a federal agency, with respect to the regulation of foreign certificates of conformity.
On November 30, 2025, the Russian Government granted Rosaccreditation the authority to suspend the validity of certificates and declarations issued with violations in other Member States of the Eurasian Economic Union/EAEU: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. As a result, it has become possible to recall goods supported by documentation that was not based on actual testing.
Additionally, amendments to Russian Government Resolutions No. 936 and No. 1856 entered into force on February 6, 2026. Under the updated provisions, if a certification body from an EAEU Member State commits three or more violations within one calendar year resulting in certificate suspensions, Rosaccreditation shall terminate the validity of all certificates issued by such certification body for the subsequent 12-month period.
On February 13, 2026, administrative orders were issued with respect to three certification bodies located in Kyrgyzstan: Muras; Tsentr Sertifikatsii i Ispytaniy (Certification and Testing Center); and Expert-Line. All certificates issued by these organizations after February 9, 2026 ceased to be valid in the Russian Federation. Certificates issued prior to February 9, 2026 remain valid.
The new measures adopted by Rosaccreditation are aimed at protecting the Russian market from unsafe products.
Oman: Mandatory GCTS Certification for Electric Mobility Devices Enters Full Enforcement Phase
阿曼：电动移动设备纳入 GCTS 强制认证并进入全面执行阶段（2026 年 4 月 30 日起）
Following Administrative Decision No. 2/2025 by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) through DGSM, Oman has established mandatory conformity requirements for personal electric mobility devices. The regulation entered into force on 1 January 2026, with full mandatory enforcement effective from 30 April 2026.
Scope includes:
- Electric scooters, hoverboards, self-balancing boards, electric unicycles, electric skateboards
- Associated components: batteries, chargers, power adapters (customs code: 950300100002)
Key requirements:
- Products must undergo conformity assessment under the Oman Conformity Scheme, aligned with GCC G-Mark, and bear the GCTS tracking mark.
- Importers must issue a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) per shipment.
- Certificates are valid for 3 years. Based on one application, both G-Mark certificate (MS-SC) and Oman conformity certificate (OM-SC) are issued simultaneously.
- Transitional provision: products placed on the market before enforcement remain valid until 30 April 2027.
Egypt: NTRA Continues Implementation of Unified Digital Type Approval System
埃及 NTRA 统一推进型号核准数字化申报体系，并收紧 Light Scheme 适用范围
Subject: Digital Submission Portal Now Mandatory for All Type Approval Applications
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt continues to enforce the unified digital submission system for type approval of radio and telecommunications equipment, which has been in effect since 1 January 2026. All type approval applications, including Light, Intermediate, and Tight schemes, must be submitted through the official NTRA digital platform, replacing previous multiple channels.
Important recent clarifications (March–April 2026):
- Light Scheme now applies only to products manufactured in highly regulated countries, including the EU, US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Russia, etc. Products from China and India generally cannot use Light Scheme unless they hold specific ISO certificates from recognized regions.
- Intermediate / Tight Schemes apply to most other products, with Tight requiring more extensive documentation.
- 3G-only devices have been banned from type approval since 1 October 2025 – devices must support at least 4G/2G or 5G.
The digital portal improves transparency and processing efficiency, but manufacturers should anticipate stricter scrutiny for non-Light scheme applications.
Official Sources:
NTRA Digital Portal
NTRA Main Website
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