Telecom, Safety & Environmental Newsletter

Happy Easter,


It is with much appreciation and excitement that we enter the Spring season and share with you our new regulatory news. Let us thank you for allowing us to be your source of regulatory information for the Latin American region for Radio, Safety, Energy Efficiency, Batteries, Medical and Environmental throughout the year.

In this publication, we share with you some of the top telecommunications, safety, and environmental regulatory updates that support your market access efforts.

Our goal is to always be your resource to achieve success in all areas of compliance by supporting you from the onset of your project to the end point, through all phases of market access.  In our efforts to keep you informed we offer two upcoming webinars:


  • Mexico May 25th, 2023 Mexico NOM-208, NOM-221 Part 1, 2, 3
  • Africa  July 27th,  Regulatory Updates


We remain available to clarify any of the regulatory news shared and are happy to meet with you if needed. Book a meeting here!

Wishing you a Happy Easter and wonderful Spring Season.

The ORBIS Team.

Appointment with our experts

2023 Upcoming Webinars

 On May 25th 2023, our engineers will provide an in-depth review of the challenges of certifying in Mexico.


The Mexico Compliance Scheme has proven to be challenging due to ever-changing rules.  In this webinar we will discuss the challenges that most customers face when doing a Mexico approval.  We will discuss HS Codes, conformity scheme options and which are the best suited to use in several cases;  challenges with SAR testing and lastly Cellular testing -- when it  is applicable and when it is  not.

Register today for May 25th and we look forward to your participation in our event!


Upcoming Events

The TCB Council Workshop

April 25th-27th, 2023

The TCB Council Workshop. Plan on Workshop presentations from FCC, ISED, NIST, and industry leaders. Podium presentations, resources and live discussion will offer knowledge you need to stay current with regulatory changes while also looking to the future. Facilitated panels and open forums will offer discussion of regulatory affairs from product design, laboratory testing, and TCB perspectives. The world of wireless communications is changing rapidly. Take advantage of this opportunity.

The IEEE ISPCE 2023

May 1st-3rd, 2023

The IEEE International Product Safety Engineering Society hosts a premier symposium (ISPCE) on topics covering product safety and compliance in relation to the ever-changing global codes, standards & regulations. This event provides a great opportunity for learning and cross-company collaboration resulting in collective educational growth. There will be presentations, speakers and workshops, on topics such as energy efficiency codes, compliance management, cybersecurity, product labeling, hazard-based safety evaluations, as well as many others.

Going Green, Care Innovation 2023 

May 8th-11th, 2023

Going Green – CARE INNOVATION 2023 will provide a platform to discuss how the electronics and other innovative industries, science and politics approach the global environmental and social challenges.

 

An exciting Conference Program will be offered including important and wide-ranging contributions. They cover state-of-the-art research results that address contemporary problems and provide new insights on our path “Towards a Circular Economy“. 

REDCA

May 8th, 2023

The REDCA provides a forum for people concerned with the compliance of radio equipment with regulations and technical standards in the European Economic Area, as well as in the Countries that have a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the EU, such as the USA and Japan.

5G Expo North America

May 17th-18th, 2023

At the 5G Expo North America you can discover more about the latest innovations, challenges and opportunities within the 5G ecosystem and how they impact the different industry sectors. The industry experts will help you explore the technological advancements in 5G and beyond as you examine 5G infrastructure & the core network, edge computing, 5G capabilities, deployment modes, digital transformation, IoT & Blockchain, cybersecurity for 5G and much more.

EMC + SIPI

July 31st-August 4th, 2023

Join your colleagues for another IN-PERSON EMC+SIPI Symposium. This year’s Symposium will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids industries include an array of Medical and Automotive Technologies as well as being known as “Furniture City”.



The Symposium will include an array of opportunities to submit your ideas. In addition to Traditional Papers, the Symposium also invites authors to participate through other formats: Special Sessions; Abstract-Review Papers; Poster Papers; Workshops & Tutorials; Experiments & Demonstrations which can be submitted using our portal when it opens in a few weeks.

Telecom

Regulatory
News

MEXICO

March 14, 2023

Mexico - IFT Launches Studies on Spectrum Costs and Distribution Channels of Mobile Telecommunications Services


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MEXICO

March 12, 2023

Mexico - The IFT implements IFT-011-2022 Part 3 impacting cellular phones to include Risk alerts


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PERU

March 8, 2023

Peru - MTC Publishes the Update of the 2023 National Frequency Allocation Plan.



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BRAZIL

March 7, 2023
Brazil - ANATEL Announces Act Nº 2436 for Mandatory Cybersecurity with CPE Devices


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BRAZIL

March 2, 2023
Brazil - (ANATEL) published a public consultation Pro 10 (PC) aiming to review the current electromagnetic requirements for the conformity evaluation of products. 


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BRAZIL

February 6, 2023

Brazil - ANATEL- Publishes Resolution No. 760 Radio Communication Signal Blockers to take Effect in March 1st.


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COSTA RICA

February 1, 2023

Costa Rica - SUTEL opens Public Consultation survey to open process to assign bands for 5G spectrum.


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Environmental

Regulatory
News

BRAZIL

March 28, 2023

Brazil - New Resolution Regarding Chemicals In Disinfectant Products And Labeling.


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BOLIVIA COLOMBIA ECUADOR PERU

March 20, 2023

Bolivia Colombia Ecuador Peru Andean Technical Regulation for Domestic Cleaning Products.



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MEXICO

March 20, 2023

Mexico - The Project for labeling and transport of packages with Dangerous Goods made Official


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Environmental

Regulatory
News

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

November 10, 2022
Trinidad & Tobago - TATT Fills Gaps and Opens Public Consultation For Certification.


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BRAZIL

October 28, 2022
Brazil - ANATEL Will Carry Out Subsidy Collection To Receive Contributions For The Technical Parameters For The AFC.


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CHILE

October 21, 2022
Chile - SUBTEL: Exempt Resolution Num. 2.844 Updated WiFi 6E Allowed Frequency Range.

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

October 10, 2022
Dominican Republic - INDOTEL Publishes Resolution 082-2022 Regarding Conditions For 6GHz Band.


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MEXICO

September 26, 2022
Mexico - IFT Approves Technical Regulation For Mobile Phones To Receive Alert Messages Due To Risk Or Emergency Situations.


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Safety & Environmental

Regulatory
News

MEXICO


MEXICO

November 9, 2022
Mexico - NOM-019-SE-2021, Officially To Be Published By December 31st, 2022.


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MEXICO

November 3, 2022
Mexico - New Version of NOM-024 - Commercial Information Requirements For Electronic And Electric Devices.


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MEXICO

November 3, 2022
Mexico - New Law for: Circular Economy - Safety Applications For Electrical And Electronic Equipment And Batteries For Electric Vehicles.


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