Dear Reader, For quite a number of years now, digitalization has been a mantra, and it has gradually revolutionized the different aspects of our lives, in our work, in the public domain and privately. The shift is going so fast that "slow runners" like many elderly people cannot keep up. The same concerns relevant regulations and rules which require time consuming political processes. An example of the latter is the European “New Legislative Framework” as reported in the first article below.
Updating of the European regulatory framework for CE-marking
The European so-calledNew Approachfor safety assurance of products within the EU/EEA member countries was developed in 1985.The part of this called the Global Approach include the modules with risk-classes for different types of products and also introduction of CE-marking to claim conformity. For most product types it entails self-declaration of conformity by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
Use of the 6 GHz spectrum band for Wi-Fi 7 approved in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially approved the use of the 6 GHz spectrum band for Wi-Fi 7, the next-generation connectivity standard, which is a significant step towards enhanced connectivity.
This decision shall bring Pakistan in line with global digital advancements and position the country as one of the first in the Asia-Pacific region to adopt this cutting-edge technology.
Some recent and upcoming regulatory changes in China
Understanding China's regulations is essential for any company that want to sell their products on this vast and intricate market. In 2025, significant changes will impact amongst other CCC certification, and the energy labelling requirements and RoHS compliance as described below. These updates can be taken to show China's commitment to safety and sustainability.
Iraq’s national Communications & Media Commission (CMC) has officially issued Decision No. 122/Q/2025 effective from 22 September this year, with the first national regulatory framework for Short-Range Devices (SRD) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) equipment.
This regulation harmonizes Iraq’s radio spectrum management with the European ETSI- and internationalITUstandards and establishes a clear technical foundation for modern wireless and UWB-based devices.
Microwave ovens have transformed the lives of many, though it hasn’t always been an easy ride. In the 1970s in the USA the market for microwave ovens took a plunge when the Consumers Union warned of uncertainty around radiation effects. But after much testing and the introduction of stringent microwave emission limits and safety requirements - as set out in the international IEC standards - these fears were largely abated.
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11 Nov.:Main Explosion Protection Spotlightin Frankfurt, Germany - Live Info Session 2025
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11-12 Nov.: IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering (SPCE 2025)
in Portland, Oregon, USA
20 Nov.: Live webinar: Understanding IEC 62368-1 4th Ed. - Adoption Timelines and Recertification Impacts
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IEC Academy courses and webinars For information and registration, please clickhere.
GSO courses in the Arabic Gulf Region
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Receive invitations to Nemko webinars on current compliance matters The webinars will be conducted in English, and one will be able to access the recordings afterwards, for own use and sharing with others please register here.
Hopefully, you are finding these topics to be of interest.
