Update on electrical and electronic certification regulations July 2024

Malaysia

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission cancels the allocation of fixed satellite service ground stations and ultra-wideband (UWB) 3400-3700 MHz band

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) issued a notification on June 1, 2024, announcing the cancellation of the allocation of fixed satellite service ground stations and ultra-wideband (UWB) communication equipment operating in the 3400-3700 MHz band from June 1, 2025. From June 1, 2025, these equipment and devices operating in the 3400-3700 MHz band will no longer be able to apply for approval or use in Malaysia.

Indonesia

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Indonesia SDPPI solicits opinions and suggestions on the revision of SDPPI regulations

On June 5, 2024, SDPPI issued Notice B-32/DJSDPPI.5/SP.04.03/06/2024 on the revision of certain technical standards. SDPPI solicits opinions and suggestions on the revision of regulations. The technical standards for telecommunication equipment to be updated/revised include:

a. Standard Technical Satellite 306 of 2010 concerning Mobile Portable Land Data Communication Applications and Maritime Applications Using the Inmarsat 4 Satellite, and Perdirjen SDPPI number 414 of 2010 concerning Global Satellite Phone Services (GSPS) for Mobile Satellite Mobile Phone Terminals Using Inmarsat Generation 4 (SATPHONE),

b. Perdirjen SDPPI No. 171 of 2009 concerning Technical Requirements for Tools and Equipment for High Frequency, Very High Frequency and Ultra High-Frequency Radiocommunications

c. Technical standards for mobile phones (Perdirjen SDPPI No. 5 of 2019 concerning Technical Requirements for Mobile Telecommunications Equipment and/or Equipment), adjusted to the update of international standards used as references,

d. International mobile communications technical standards based on category licensing (Perdirjen SDPPI No. 5 of 2019 concerning Technical Requirements Tools and/or Devices Telecommunication Move Mobile) adjusted to additional part of technology For technology 4G after LAA And For technology 5G on bands 46 Which accommodate technology NR-U on BMI Based Permission Class.

e. Adjustment of wireless LAN standard technology (Perdirjen SDPPI Number 2 Year 2019 Requirements Technical Tool and Device Telecommunication. Wireless LAN) and Regulation Ministerial Decree No. 2 of 2023 on Class Permission, and

f. Adjustment of free space optics technical standards (Ministerial Decree No. 59 of 2022 on technical standards for free space optics telecommunication equipment) with the addition of product classes Laser 2, 2M, 3R and 3B.

Given the above, SDPPI invites you to comment on revising the above technical standards. Comments are expected to be received by June 21, 2024, and submitted to the Postal and Information Technology Equipment Standardization Agency and sent by email to the Postal and Information Technology Equipment Standardization Agency at tu.ditstand_sdppi@kominfo.go.id. For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ms. Rara at 085736060036 or email rara001@kominfo.go.id The technical document on the revised standard can be downloaded at https://sertifikasi.postel.go.id/daftar-acuan

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Indonesia SDPPI issued Decree No. 260 of 2024 on Short Range Devices

On May 13, 2024, Indonesia SDPPI issued Decree No. 260 of 2024 on the technical standards for short range devices (SRD).

This new regulation includes frequency allocations for the following devices:

- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for use in the 433-434.79 MHz and 2400-2483.5 MHz bands

- Ultra-Wideband (UWB)

- Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN) in the 314-316MHz, 433-434.79MHz, 920-923MHz bands

- Cordless phones

- Wireless Power Transfer (WPT)

- Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)

- Assistive Hearing Devices in the 169.400-169.475 MHz band

- Medical Devices in the 216-217 MHz and 402-405 MHz bands

- Radar Sensor Devices in the 57-64 GHz band

This decree will enter into force 90 days after the date of its enactment, i.e. on August 12, 2024.

Philippines

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Philippines: Implementation Guidelines for Energy Labelling Program for Air Conditioners Released, June 2024

On June 5, 2024, the Department of Energy of the Republic of the Philippines approved the Implementation Guidelines for Air Conditioners. The guidelines are part of the Energy Labelling Program (PELP) and involve compliance with the mandatory energy labelling requirements for air conditioners by importers, retailers, manufacturers and other stakeholders.

The scope of application covers single-phase air conditioners for household and similar purposes with a cooling capacity not exceeding 14 kW or 50,400 kJ/h. There are two main categories: a) window air conditioners and b) split air conditioners.

The main points are as follows:

- The standards to be followed for air conditioner testing;

- The different calculation formulas specified in the Code of Practice for Energy Labelling of Products (COPE);

- The standards for product verification testing, including the test voltage of the sample, the specific compartment temperature to be maintained during the test, etc.;

- The specifications and dimensions of the energy label, such as the design and presentation method (see Section 3.2 for pictures).

Finally, Section 4 introduces the registration standards, listing the information required when filling out the product registration form.

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Philippines: Notice No. DC2024-05-0016 on Minimum Energy Efficiency Code MEPP and Penalties 2024

On June 10, 2024, the Philippine Department of Energy issued a departmental notification revising the Minimum Energy Efficiency Principles for Products (MEPP) DC 2020-06-0016.

More specifically, the amendments provide for the following provisions:

- The Minimum Energy Performance of Products (MEPP) shall be reviewed by members of the Philippine Energy Plan Technical Working Group (TWG) every 3 years, or in advance if necessary, and any adjustments to the MEPP shall always be based on increasing energy efficiency or improving product energy performance. Basis (Section 8 Amendment);

- Energy-intensive products covered by the partnership program must comply with the energy performance standards set out in Annex A (amendment to clause 9), including fixed-speed and variable-speed RACs, lighting fixtures, refrigeration appliances, televisions, energy-saving appliances, washing machines, and monitors/ monitor;

- Administrative fines and penalties for violations of the MEPP by Annex B (Amendment 11).

This notice will be effective on June 25, 2024.

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Philippines: Energy Labelling Scheme for Televisions, Implementation Guidelines, June 2024

On June 5, 2024, the Department of Energy of the Republic of the Philippines approved the Implementation Guidelines for Televisions. These guidelines are part of the Energy Labelling Scheme and address compliance with the mandatory energy labelling requirements for televisions by importers, retailers, manufacturers and other stakeholders.

The following key points are covered throughout this document:

- The standards to be followed for testing of televisions;

- The different calculation formulas specified in the Code of Practice for Energy Labelling of Products (COPE);

- The standards for product verification testing, including power consumption testing, the specified ambient temperature to be maintained during testing, etc.;

- The specifications and dimensions of the energy label, such as design and presentation (pictures are provided in Section 3.2);

Finally, Section 4 covers the registration criteria, listing the information required when filling out the Product Registration Form.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's TRCSL releases spectrum guidelines for 2024-2029

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has released the Sri Lanka Spectrum Guidelines for 2024-2029, which includes allowing the use of Wi-Fi 6E in the 5.925-6.425 GHz band.

European Union

EU: Framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products (ESPR), Regulation (EU) 2024/1781

Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, amending Directive (EU) 2020/1828 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC (text with EEA relevance)

The final text of the Framework Regulation setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products (ESPR) was published today in the Official Journal of the European Union. This marks an important day for the circular economy, with the approval of a new framework that makes sustainable products the norm in the EU market.

Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 ESPR applies to the widest possible range of products (with only very few exceptions), including for the first time intermediate products such as iron, steel and aluminium.

It repeals the existing Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC and goes beyond energy efficiency to set out extensive requirements for circularity and sustainability of products.

The ecodesign requirements are divided into two parts: performance requirements and information requirements, covering various aspects of circular products, such as durability, reusability, repairability, recyclability, etc. Specific product requirements (vertical and horizontal) will be set out in the subsequent delegated acts published under the framework. The text includes a comprehensive ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear listed in Annex VII from July 19, 2026.

Economic operators must also disclose information on their websites annually on unsold consumer goods discarded directly by them or on their behalf. The first disclosure should cover unsold consumer goods discarded in the first full financial year after the entry into force of this Regulation.

Medium-sized enterprises should comply with the disclosure requirements on the disposal of unsold consumer goods and the ban on the destruction of unsold footwear, clothing and clothing accessories by July 19, 2030.

The European Commission must adopt the first ESPR work plan by April 19, 2025, identifying priority products (such as textiles, steel, furniture, etc.).

ESPR Regulation 2024/1781 will enter into force on July 18, 2024.

New requirements include the introduction of a digital product passport, substances of concern and mandatory green public procurement requirements.

The text includes a total ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear products listed in Annex VII from July 19, 2026.

Australia

Australia ACMA launches public consultation on 2021 Wireless Communications Resolution

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) launched a public consultation on 13 May 2024, proposing to re-enact the Wireless Communications (Exemptions) Resolution 2021, which expires on 28 August 2024.

Comments will close on 11 June 2024.

USA

United States: Phase Down of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Rule, 40 CFR 9 and 84, 2021 - Proposed Amendments - (Extending Deadline for HFCs in Air Conditioning Subsector) Draft Rule, 40 CFR 84.54, 89 FR 53373, June 2024

The proposed rule, published on June 26, would provide an additional year, until January 1, 2027, for the installation of new residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems that use variable refrigerant capacity (VRV) or variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology and are 65,000 British thermal units per hour (BTU/h) or greater.

Specifically, the proposed rule would allow condensers, evaporators, and air handlers that use R-410A, blends of two regulated hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) listed in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act), or other regulated substances and blends of regulated substances that do not qualify under the 2023 technology transition rule to be incorporated into new systems (i.e., installed) before 2026, as long as those systems are assembled before January 1, 2027.

EPA is enacting this rule to reduce the large amount of stranded inventory that could occur in this sub-sector.

Canada

NRCAN Canada launches public consultation on energy efficiency requirements for energy-consuming products including TVs, computers, air purifiers, fireplaces, water heaters and heat pumps

On June 24, 2024, Natural Resources Canada issued a series of technical announcements to launch a consultation process on new energy efficiency requirements/revised energy efficiency requirements for the following products under consideration. Feedback received during the consultation process will provide reference for the next revision of energy efficiency regulations.

The following technical bulletins cover products contemplated by Amendment 19:

- Gas and Oil Furnaces (Commercial) -- (June 2024)

- Televisions -- (June 2024)

- Ground Source Heat Pumps (Including Water Pumps/Water-Brine Pumps) -- (June 2024)

- Electric Motors -- (June 2024)

- Ovens -- Planned for Fall 2024

- Air Purifiers -- (June 2024)

- Gas Clothes Dryers -- (June 2024)

- Computer Room Air Conditioners -- (June 2024)

- Pool Heaters and Pool Pump Motors -- (June 2024)

- Artificial Windows and Doors Products (Doors, Windows, and Skylights) -- (June 2024)

- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) -- (June 2024)

- Recovery Ventilators -- (June 2024)

- Water Heaters (Heat Pumps and Commercial Water Heaters) -- (June 2024)

Interested parties are requested to review the above technical bulletin and submit comments by September 13, 2024.

Mexico

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June 2024 Mexico IFT publishes proposed amendments to update IFT labeling requirements and effective date (Agreement No. P/IFT/131223/733

This update is a follow-up to the December 2023 IFT labeling regulations:

Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) has issued guidelines for the use of the IFT logo on certified telecommunications or broadcasting products.

On June 14, 2024, Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) proposed to revise the guidelines for the use of the IFT logo for certified telecommunications or broadcasting products.

The draft seeks to update the IFT labeling requirements for use on approved telecommunications or broadcast products or equipment as follows:

- IFT labels must be printed, digitized or reproduced in 100% positive black, 100% negative black, 100% positive gray or 100% negative gray and comply with the minimum protection and size for printing, scanning or copying as defined in Figure 1.

- Given these dimensions, IFT labels must be legible without magnification and easily viewable by the end user.

- The physical and/or electronic marking or labeling of approved products must include the IFT label, together with the prefix "IFT" in capital letters, and the certification certificate number specified in Article 38 of the Certification Guide.

Comments on the draft are being accepted until August 12, 2024.

If enacted, the agreement will enter into force the day after it is published in the Official Gazette. The guidance is effective March 31, 2025.

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Mexico IFT launches public consultation on National Table of Frequency Allocations (CNAF)

Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFETEL) started a public consultation on June 3, 2024, on a preliminary draft agreement to amend the National Table of Frequency Band Allocations (CNAF). The call for comments will be open until June 28, 2024.

Brazil

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ANATEL Brazil Public Consultation No. 29/2024 (Proposed Reduction of WiFi 6GHz Band)

Last week (April 28), the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) published Public Consultation No. 29/2024 to update Item 11.7 of Law No. 14448 (Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Restricted Radiators). The proposed update aims to limit the operating band of WiFi 6 GHz (affecting WiFi 6E and WiFi 7) in Brazil from 5925-7125 MHz to 5925-6425 MHz. This change is intended to reduce spectrum interference for the future implementation of IMT systems in Brazil, operating in the 6425-7125 MHz band.

The public consultation will end on August 6, 2024. After that, ANATEL will review the comments, update the relevant items, and publish the final bill. The exact date for publication of the final bill is currently uncertain and will depend on the number of comments received.

Here are the changes ANATEL proposes to make to Act No. 14448:

Adding Items 11.7.1.4 and 11.7.1.5:

“11.7.1.4. The initial factory settings of the access points must limit the device operation to the 5.925-6.425 MHz band.

11.7.1.5. Remote firmware updates intended to enable the device to use the 5.925-7.125 MHz band may be made available to the market only after Anatel changes these technical requirements.”

Adding Item 11.7.4.1:

“11.7.4.1. The limits for spurious and out-of-band emissions must also be evaluated when the operating band is limited to 5.925-6.425 MHz. The effective values of spurious and out-of-band emissions must be limited to a maximum EIRP power spectral density of -27 dBm/MHz.”

Adding Item 11.7.13 Item

“11.7.13. Access points must be able to adjust the operating range limits defined in the use profiles via remote and automatic firmware updates.

11.7.13.1. In the initial factory settings of the device, the remote and automatic firmware update capabilities must be enabled by default to limit the operating range.

11.7.13.2. 11.7.13.2. The applicant for approval must submit a statement that the access point is able to adjust its operating range limits via remote automatic firmware updates.”

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BRAZILIAN ANATEL LAUNCHES PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON MARKET SURVEILLANCE

BRAZIL’S ANATEL launched a public consultation on May 17, 2024, on a new process for future market surveillance to be implemented with the participation and support of local certification bodies (OCDs).

The consultation will run until July 25, 2024.

Chile

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Chile’s Telecommunications Authority launches public consultation on draft amendment to SRD technical standards (Resolución Exenta Nº 1985 de 2017) in June 2024

The Chilean Telecommunications Authority (SUBTEL) launched a public consultation on June 13, 2024, on the amendment to the Technical Standard for Short-Range Devices (Resolución Exenta Nº 1985 de 2017).

The draft introduces a new mandatory compliance regulation for wireless device radiation standards, requiring a QR code to be printed on the packaging to verify compliance. Section 8 provides technical specifications for the QR code. Importers and manufacturers must ensure compliance with the standards before entering the market and provide test reports and technical details on frequencies and power levels. The regulation aims to effectively manage the radio spectrum while accommodating technological innovations, ensuring device safety and compliance with regulations.

The consultation will last until July 12, 2024.

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Chile: Approval of Resolution No. 26093 of 2024, Postponement of PE 1/17/2 for Energy Efficiency Certification of Refrigerator and Freezer

On June 19, 2024, the Chilean Electricity and Fuel Regulatory Agency (SEC) issued Resolution No. 26093, deciding to postpone the implementation date of PE No. 1/17/2 for Energy Efficiency Certification of Refrigerator and Freezer.

PE No. 1/17/2 specifies the procedures and performance tests for energy efficiency certification of household refrigeration equipment (refrigerators, refrigerators and freezers) (including refrigerator equipment) connected to the grid by the applicable objects and fields of IEC 62552-1-2-3:2015 + AMD1:2020.

Taking into account that the competent authorities have not yet determined the format of the energy efficiency label, this resolution postpones the applicability of PE procedure No. 1/17/2 to March 31, 2025, instead of June 30, 2024, as previously stipulated.

Costa Rica

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Costa Rica: Granting Equivalence between CSA-C358-03 Test Method for Energy Consumption of Household Electric Ovens and Costa Rican Technical Regulation (RTCR) 503:2021 on Energy Efficiency Requirements for Household Cooking Appliances, Resolution No. 0014-2024-DE

On June 20, 2024, the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica issued Resolution No. 0014-2024-DE approving the equivalence between CSA-C358-03 Test Method for Energy Consumption of Household Electric Ovens and Decree No. 43524/Costa Rican Technical Regulation (RTCR) No. 503:2021.

This regulatory equivalence will be invalidated when the referenced standard is updated or the identified product is covered by another regulatory document.

Pursuant to Article 5.4 of Decree No. 38849-MEIC, once the decision has been published, any other interested party may use the recognized equivalence for the purpose of a declaration of conformity without the need for authorization from any party that created the equivalence.

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Costa Rica Approves the equivalence of AHRI Standard No. 210/240-2017 and Central American Technical Regulation RTCA No. 23.01.78:20 on the energy efficiency specifications for split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow, Resolution No. 0012-2024-DE

On June 20, 2024, the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica issued Resolution No. 0012-2024-DE, approving the normative equivalence between the international standard AHRI Standard 210/240-2017 for performance classification of unitary air conditioners and air source heat pump equipment and Costa Rican Resolution No. 451-2021 of December 17, 2021 (COMIECO-XCVIII) and its annex "Central American Technical Regulation RTCA 01.23.78:00 Electrical Products". Split, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow.

The following certification numbers are relevant to the validity of this equivalence:

- AHRI Certification Reference Number: AHRI 210135429

- AHRI Certification Reference Number: AHRI 210135429 AHRI 209482326

- AHRI Certification Reference Number AHRI 210135430

According to Section 5.5 of Decree No. 44037 of 2023, interested parties may now use the two regulations interchangeably for certification.

This regulatory equivalence will become invalid when the referenced standard is updated or the identified product is covered by another regulatory document.

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Costa Rica: Resolution No. 0016-2024-DE: Granting Equivalence of AHRI Standard 210/240-2017 to RTCA 23.01.78:20 Energy Efficiency Specification for Variable-speed Split Air Conditioners

On May 23, 2024, the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica issued Resolution No. 0016-2024-DE, approving the normative equivalence between AHRI Standard 210/240-2017 and Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No. 23.01.78:20 - Energy Efficiency Specification for Electrical Products: Split, Free-flow, Ductless Variable-speed Air Conditioners with Variable Refrigerant Flow.

This equivalence verifies the following AHRI certification reference numbers: 214640556, 214640557, 214640558, 214640559, 214640560, and 214640561.

This regulatory equivalence will become invalid when the referenced standard is updated or other regulatory documents cover the identified product.

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Costa Rica: Resolution No. 0015-2024-DE: Granting Equivalence of AHRI Standard 210/240-2017 to RTCA 23.01.78:20 Energy Efficiency Specification for Variable-Speed Split Air Conditioners

On May 17, 2024, the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica issued Resolution No. 0015-2024-DE, granting equivalence of Standard 210/240-2017 to Regulation No. 23.01.78:20 Energy Specification for Electrical Products of Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No. 23.01.78:20 - Split, Free-Flow, Ductless Variable-Speed Air Conditioners.

This equivalence verifies the following AHRI certification reference numbers: 211497018, 211497019, 211497020, and 211497021.

This regulatory equivalence will expire when the referenced standard is updated or another regulatory document covers the specified product. This regulatory equivalence will expire when another regulatory document covers the identified product.

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Costa Rica: Resolution No. 0017-2024-DE: Granting Equivalence of AHRI Standard 210/240-2017 to RTCA 23.01.78:20 Energy Efficiency Specification for Variable-Speed Split Air Conditioners

On May 23, 2024, the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica issued Resolution No. 0017-2024-DE, approving the normative equivalence between AHRI Standard 210/240-2017 and Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No. 23.01.78:20 - Energy Efficiency Specification for Electrical Products - Split, Free-Flow, Ductless Variable-Speed Air Conditioners with Variable Refrigerant Flow.

This equivalence validates the following AHRI certification reference numbers: 214025278 and 214010060.

This regulatory equivalence will expire when the referenced standard is updated or other regulatory documents cover the identified product.