Brazil ANATEL
• ANATEL: Issue No. 1477,
Built in the 3.5GHz frequency band (5GNR n78)
Frequency spectrum used by equipment operating in the frequency range
Technical requirements
On March 9, 2021, the Brazilian National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ANATEL) issued Act 1477. The new bill stipulates the technical requirements for the use of spectrum for equipment operating in the frequency range of 3300 MHz to 3700 MHz. This bill allows the 5G NR band N78 to be tested and certified in Brazil. The bill will take effect on April 1, 2021.
• ANATEL: Issue No. 1306, update
Act No. 14448 targets 5925-7125 MHz
Wi-Fi 6E technical requirements in the frequency range
On February 26, 2021, the Brazilian National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ANATEL) issued Act 1306. The new Act updates Act No. 14448 (Technical Requirements for the Conformity Assessment of Restricted Radiated Equipment), adding the technical requirements for Wi-Fi 6E (clause 11.7) in the frequency range of 5,925-7,125 MHz.
• ANATEL: Promulgated Bill 1630,
The test procedure for evaluating SAR has been updated
On March 11, 2021, the Brazilian National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ANATEL) issued Act No. 1630 on a new test procedure for evaluating the specific absorption rate (SAR) of telecommunications products.
The main changes in the bill are as follows:
• Revocation of Act No. 955 of February 8, 2018;
• Approved for evaluating the specific absorption rate of telecommunications products
(SAR) update of test procedures;
• Except for the assessment in this Act for 4MHz to 6GHz
Portable working within the radio frequency (RF) range
Additional and specific conditions stipulated by the terminal equipment,
The bill applies to IEC/IEEE 62209-1528
All conditions stipulated.
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Malaysia
• Implementation of the temporary certification plan for 5G CPE products
1 year extension
Recently, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that it will postpone the implementation of the temporary certification program for 5G user terminal equipment (CPE) for one year, starting from December 20, 2020.
• SIRIM certificate template update
Starting from February 2021, SIRIM Malaysia has updated the format of the certificate. Compared with the old certificate template, the new certificate template contains more detailed product information, including the wireless module information of the product and the product name at the time of shipment.
Thailand
New standard for NBTC drones released
In March this year, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand issued a new technical standard for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), which will take effect on March 12, 2021.
In the new standard, drones supporting 24.05-24.25GHz radar function fall into the scope of Class A type certification (Class A), while the originally released 433.05-434.79MHz/2400-2500MHz/5725-5850MHz can still be maintained as SDoC.
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Kuwait
CITRA releases V1.1 version of ICT equipment technical standards
The Kuwait Communications and Information Technology Authority (CITRA) recently issued the "V1.1 Technical Standard for ICT Equipment Connected to Public Telecommunication Networks". The document reaffirms the currently acceptable international standards and mentions that CITRA is establishing a type certification laboratory. After the laboratory is completed, a new type certification process will be approved and released. There is no timetable for the plan, and CITRA's current type certification procedures will not be changed immediately.
Israel
MOC Department of Communications expands the list of products exempted from compulsory certification
The Israeli Ministry of Communications (MoC) expanded the list of products exempted from mandatory type certification on March 9, 2021. The complete list of exempted product types is as follows:
• The operating frequency band is 2400 to 2483.5 MHz and conforms to
IEEE 802.15.1 standard Bluetooth technology or
ANT / ANT+ technology products, or use built-in antenna
And the power does not exceed 100 milliwatts of EIRP products;
• Only for receiving using GPS
(E.g. GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO or
BEIDOU) satellite transmission device for positioning;
• Products where the diameter of the parabolic antenna does not exceed 244 cm
Products, including its auxiliary equipment for receiving satellite broadcasts
equipment;
• Working in the infrared frequency range of 1GHz to 3GHz
Products with a transmission power of no more than 200 milliwatts;
• Computer peripheral equipment (mouse, keyboard);
• computer monitor;
• Video streamer, in line with European Directive-Radio
The provisions of the Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU with indications
The CE mark required by the directive;
• E-book reader (no cellular device function);
• Tablet PC (no cellular device function);
• Laptop or notebook computer
(No cellular device function);
• Desktop computer (without cellular device function);
• Receiver of TV broadcast converter (TV receiver
Set-top box), in line with the European Radio Equipment Directive
Regulations of 2014/53/EU with indication
CE marking required by this directive;
• TV sets and tuners;
• Use AM / DAB / FM technology to receive public broadcasting
Radio receiver
• Mobile phone accessories;
• Watches, except cellular watches;
• Vacuum cleaner;
• Portable battery-powered metal detector.
Philippines
NTC mandates to verify the authenticity of the test report
And effectiveness
During the application for NTC certification in the Philippines, the issuing agency will confirm the authenticity and validity of the submitted report with the report issuing laboratory.
NTC refuses to issue certificates for any applications that use non-accredited laboratories to issue reports.
Bhutan
New regulations for BICMA wireless products released
Recently, the Bhutan Information, Communication and Media Authority (BICMA) issued the 2021 Radio Regulations and Regulations, which define the types of products that need to apply for licenses/exempt licenses.
According to the new regulations, BICMA further determined that most types of short-range wireless devices do not need to apply for a license, including:
• Non-specific short-range wireless equipment
• Tracking, tracing and data acquisition equipment
• Railway applications
• Transportation telematics equipment
• Induction equipment
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Latest developments in safety regulations
Korea
Expand the scope of KC certification for batteries
From February 2021, button-type soft-pack rechargeable batteries will be included in the scope of KC's mandatory control.
Thailand
The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) officially promulgated the following new standards on March 2, 2021, and will be enforced on August 29, 2021. At that time, products within the scope of mandatory control must apply for the TISI certificate in accordance with the new standard, and the certificate of the old standard will automatically become invalid. Also note that the new standard certificate can only be issued after August 29, 2021.
• TIS 1195-2561-"Safety Requirements for Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Equipment". Controlled products include televisions, speakers, game consoles and their adapters. In addition, whether other products such as video projectors, camcorders, CCTV cameras, video tape recorders, external hard drives, CD recorders, LED/LCD display monitors, Wi-Fi routers, etc. are controlled or not is still open for discussion.
• TIS 2214-2561-"Safety Requirements for Household Refrigerators, Refrigerators and Freezers"
India
Implementation date of the fifth batch of CRO compulsory certification products
Postponed to October 1, 2021
MeitY issued an announcement on March 12, 2021, extending the implementation date of the following CRO fifth batch of compulsory certification products to October 1, 2021.
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Taiwan, China
Issued by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology, Inspection and Quarantine
"Seven items such as electric fans should be inspected
Draft Amendment to the Relevant Inspection Regulations
On February 9, 2021, the Bureau of Standards, Inspection and Quarantine of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan issued a draft amendment to the "Inspection Regulations for Seven Commodities Such as Electric Fans to be Inspected". This announcement lists the following products with rechargeable lithium batteries, which will be compulsorily listed on January 1, 2023, and their single cells (including single cells in battery packs) shall comply with CNS 15364 (version 102), batteries The group must meet the requirements of CNS62133-2 (107 edition) Section 7.3.8.1 Vibration and Section 7.3.8.2 Mechanical shock:
Products include:
• Electric fan
• Vacuum cleaner and water suction cleaner
• Electric food mill
• Electric food mixer
• Electric juicer
• Perm (fix) hair machine
Those who have obtained the certificate:
• Those who have obtained the certificate before December 31, 2022, the certificate can be used until the expiration of its validity period;
• From January 1, 2023, the above products are equipped with rechargeable lithium batteries. When applying for renewal, in addition to the original inspection regulations, additional battery requirements must be provided; for other products without rechargeable lithium batteries, press The original inspection regulations shall be implemented to handle the application.
New applicants:
• Original products for inspection: The applicant should provide the original required documents to apply for a certificate from the Taiwan Bureau of Standards and Metrology (BSMI). The certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance; but from January 1, 2023, the equipment can be recharged For lithium battery products, the information required by the battery should also be submitted to the Taiwan Bureau of Standards and Inspections (BSMI) to apply for a certificate.
• New products for inspection: Applicants should provide all required documents (including battery specified information). Those who obtain the certificate before January 1, 2023, the certificate is valid from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, and The certificate can only be obtained after paying the 2023 annual fee; if the certificate is obtained after January 1, 2023, the certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
Published a copy starting from July 1, 2021
SASO IECEE accreditation certificate will be mandatory
List of new products
• Electric pump (5HP and below)
• Coffee machine
• Electric fryer
• Cable
• Electronic games and accessories
• Electric kettle
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Latest developments in energy efficiency regulations
Thailand
The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) officially promulgated the new standard TIS 2186-2561-"Energy Efficiency Requirements for Household Refrigerators and Refrigerators with Freezers" on March 2, 2021, and will be enforced on August 29, 2021. At that time, products within the scope of mandatory control must apply for the TISI certificate in accordance with the new standard, and the certificate of the old standard will automatically become invalid. Also note that the new standard certificate can only be issued after August 29, 2021.
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Malaysia
Minimum Energy Performance Standard for Freezers
(MEPS) implementation
The Malaysian Ministry of Energy Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) announced the implementation of the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for freezers on March 1, 2021. The requirement has a grace period of 1 year (from the release date) and will be enforced on March 1, 2022, which means that from March 1, 2022, the freezer must meet the requirements of the minimum energy performance standard.
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Country or region holiday
Holidays in April 2021
• Brazil: April 2 and 21;
• India: April 2nd, 4th, 13th, 14th,
15th, 21st, 25th;
• Indonesia: April 2;
• South Africa: April 2, 5, 27;
• China: April 3 to 5;
• Japan: April 29;
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Upcoming holidays in Islamic countries
• Ramadan: April 13, 2021 to 2021
May 13;
• Eid al-Fitr: May 13, 2021 (breakfast holiday
The time depends on each country, generally 7 days).
Product recall notification information
• Notification time: February 21, 2021 to March 20, 2021•
USB charger
made in China
Notifying country: Croatia
Reason for recall: electric shock
The electrical clearance/creepage distance between the primary circuit and the accessible secondary circuit is insufficient and the electrical insulation is not sufficiently heat resistant. The user may be shocked by touching the live parts that can be touched.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950-1.
Measures ordered by government authorities (to: distributors): Recall of products from end users, effective date: 25/01/2021.
Drag line board
made in China
Notifying country: Malta
Reason for recall: electric shock
The cross-sectional area of the PVC insulated protective conductor is less than the specified requirement, and the ground connection is insufficient. This product defect may cause the product to be heated to melt, deform and expose live parts, which may cause electric shock to the user. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and related European standards IEC60884-1 and IEC60844-2-7 and related national standards.
Measures taken by the operator (to: importer): Recall the product from the end user, effective date 16/02/2021.
Measures ordered by government authorities (to: other): Recall of products from end users, effective date 16/02/2021.
USB charger (8 cases)
made in China
Notifying country: Sweden
Reason for recall: electric shock, fire
Insufficient electrical insulation and creepage distance/clearance. The user may get an electric shock from touching live parts. In addition, the equipment has overheated and caused the product to catch fire. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the related European standard EN 60950-1.
Measures taken by the operator (to: other): Delete this product list through the online market.
USB charger (2 cases)
Place of Origin: Vietnam
Notifying country: Sweden
Reason for recall: electric shock, fire
Insufficient electrical insulation and creepage distance/clearance. The user may get an electric shock from touching live parts. In addition, the equipment has overheated and caused the product to catch fire. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the related European standard EN 60950-1.
Measures taken by the operator (to: other): Delete this product list through the online marketplace.
Charger adapter
made in China
Notifying country: Sweden
Reason for recall: environmental hazard
The metal (solder) in the product contains excessive amounts of lead (by weight, the measured value is as high as 56%). This product does not comply with the requirements of the European Union’s Directive on Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS 2 Directive) and the Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations (POP Regulations).
Measures taken by the operator (to: dealer)
Other: No measures have been taken.
LED night light (4 cases)
Origin: Unknown
Notifying country: Sweden
Reason for recall: electric shock, fire
Insufficient electrical insulation, and insufficient clearance/creepage distance between the primary circuit and the accessible secondary circuit. This product defect may cause the user to be burned or touched and charged due to contact
Parts and received electric shocks. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Computer Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken by the operator (to: other): Delete this product list through the online marketplace.
light post
made in China
Notifying country: Slovakia
Reason for recall: electric shock
The casing of the control device does not have sufficient mechanical strength and sufficient waterproof level. This product defect caused the user to get an electric shock by touching accessible live parts, or by water infiltrating into the product.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the related European standard EN 60598.
Measures ordered by government authorities (to: distributors): Recall products from end users.
Measures ordered by government authorities (to: distributors): Withdraw products from the market.
Extension cord set (2 cases)
made in China
Notifying country: Slovakia
Reasons for recall: burns, electric shock, fire
Since the product material does not have sufficient resistance to heat generation in an abnormal state of the product, the shell is deformed due to heat generation, making the live parts accessible. Users can get burns or electric shocks by touching hot housings and charged objects. This product can cause a fire. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken by the operator (to: distributors): Recall the product from the end user, effective date 12/01/2021.
light post
made in China
Notifying country: Hungary
Reasons for recall: burns, electric shock, fire
The power cord is not properly secured to the appliance and its wire diameter is too thin. Accessible wires do not provide adequate electrical insulation. The size of the power plug is severely smaller than the specified size. Although this product does not have waterproof properties, it is recommended for outdoor use. The above product defects can cause the power cord to overheat and cause burns or fire to the user. Water can seep into the product, or the user can get an electric shock due to contact with accessible live parts. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures ordered by the government authorities (to: importers): Rejection of imports at the border, effective date 06/01/2021.
table lamp
made in China
Notifying country: Hungary
Reason for recall: electric shock, mechanical injury
The appearance of the lamp is attractive to children, but it is not equipped with a safety isolating transformer or converter. The mechanical strength of the desk lamp is insufficient, and it is easy to break, resulting in cuts or the live parts can be touched, which may cause the user to be shocked by touching the live parts. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the related European standard EN 60598.
Measures ordered by government authorities (to: distributors): Recall of products from end users, effective date 15/12/2020.
Measures ordered by the government authorities (to: distributors): Withdrawal of the product from the market, effective date 15/12/2020.
hair dryer
made in China
Notifying country: Hungary
Reasons for recall: burns, electric shock, fire
The diameter of the power cord is too thin. The hair dryer is not equipped with a heat safety device. The plastic material of the appliance shell is combustible material. The hair dryer may catch fire due to overheating during use, which may cause burns to users. The size of the power plug of the appliance is seriously smaller than the size required by the regulations. During the plugging process, the user may be shocked by touching the live pins of the power plug. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures ordered by government authorities (to: importer): Rejection of imports at the border, effective date 05/01/2021.
Hair clipper
made in China
Notifying country: Hungary
Reasons for recall: burns, electric shock, fire
The wire diameter of the power cord is too thin. During normal use, the power cord will overheat and cause burns to users or even fire. In addition, the insulation and size of the power plug pins and the output connector are inappropriate, allowing live parts to be touched. The user has received an electric shock due to touching a live part that can be touched. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and related European standards EN 60335 and EN 60320.
Measures ordered by the government (to: importer): refusal of imports at the border, effective date 05/01/2021.
light bulb
made in China
Notifying country: Denmark
Reason for recall: electric shock
The lamp cover that prevents contact with live parts can be removed without tools. The user may be shocked by touching live parts or inserting foreign objects into live parts. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62560.
Measures taken by the operator (to: distributors): Recall the product from the end user, effective date 15/02/2021.
hair curler
made in China
Notifying country: Denmark
Reason for recall: electric shock
Insufficient electrical insulation, and insufficient clearance/creepage distance between the primary circuit and the accessible secondary circuit. The user may be shocked by touching live parts. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the related European standard EN 60335.
Measures ordered by government authorities (to: manufacturer): Recall of products from end users, effective date 30/10/2020.
Agricultural Jack/Rack and Pinion Jack
made in China
Notifying country: Finland
Recall reason: mechanical damage
The locking system of the jack is unreliable and may not work properly in the ascending position, causing the jack to fall with the load and cause personal injury. The product does not meet the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken by the operator (to: importer): Withdraw the product from the market.
Measures ordered by the government authorities (to: importer): Recall the product from the end user, effective date 08/02/2021.
USB charger
made in China
Notifying country: Czech Republic
Reason for recall: electric shock
Insufficient electrical insulation and creepage distance/clearance. This product defect may cause the charger's accessible parts to become charged, and the user may get an electric shock by touching the accessible parts. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950-1.
Measures ordered by the government authorities (to: retailers): Withdrawal of the product from the market, effective date 02/02/2021.
adapter
Origin: Czech Republic
Notifying country: Czech Republic
Reason for recall: electric shock
The product is improperly designed. When any plug is inserted into the adapter, the live parts of the adapter can be touched. The user may be shocked by touching the live parts of the adapter. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures ordered by government authorities (to: manufacturer): Withdrawal of the product from the market, effective date 16/02/2021.
Computer case
Origin: United States
Notifying country: Poland
Reason for recall: Fire
The two screws that secure the PCIe riser card assembly to the chassis can cause electrical short-circuiting of the printed circuit board, which can cause the printed circuit board to overheat and cause a fire. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken by the operator (to: manufacturer): Recall the product from the end user.
Scissor jack
made in China
Notifying country: Poland
Recall reason: mechanical damage
The equipment does not have enough capacity to withstand the load. During use, it can disintegrate under the pressure of the load and cause the user to fall, thereby increasing the risk of injury to the user. The product does not meet the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken by the operator (to: importer): Withdraw the product from the market, effective date 05/02/2021.
USB charger
made in China
Notifying country: France
Reason for recall: electric shock
Insufficient electrical insulation and creepage distance/clearance. The user may be shocked by touching the accessible live parts. The device has overheated and caught fire. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950-1.
Measures taken by the operator (to: other): Withdraw the product from the market.
light post
made in China
Notifying country: France
Reason for recall: electric shock
Insufficient electrical insulation and insufficient creepage distance between primary and secondary circuits. These product defects lead to the risk of electric shock. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
Measures taken by the operator (to: other): Delete this product list through the online marketplace.
Drag line board
made in China
Notifying country: Cyprus
Reason for recall: electric shock
The product has serious deformation of the socket due to overheating, and the live parts can be touched. The user may get an electric shock by touching a live part that can be touched. This product does not meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken by the operator (to: importer): Recall the product from the end user, effective date 29/12/2020.
The above information is taken from the following official website:
EU RAPEX system notification: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/rapex/alerts/main/index.cfm?event=main.listNotifications
US CPSC official webpage: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/Recalls-by-Product/