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The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) is a mandatory approvals mark for Telecom, Electrical and Wireless products in Australia and New Zealand. It is a combined mark covering EMC, Radio, Telecom, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and Electrical Safety regulatory requirements.
The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) is a mandatory approvals mark for Telecom, Electrical and Wireless products in Australia and New Zealand. It is a combined mark covering EMC, Radio, Telecom, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and Electrical Safety regulatory requirements.
The UK Conformity Assessed mark will be a mandatory mark on a product to indicate that it conforms to UK legislation. The manufacturer or their authorised representative will be responsible for affixing the UKCA mark to the product, which is the same principle as for CE marking but for the UK market.
General Requirements for Compliance of Interference-Causing Equipment, sets out general requirements that are common and applicable to all categories of interference-causing equipment unless stated otherwise in the corresponding ICES standard.
The FCC maintains jurisdiction over the areas of broadband access, fair competition, radio frequency use, media responsibility, public safety, and homeland security. The FCC was formed by the Communications Act of 1934 to replace the radio regulation functions of the Federal Radio Commission.
The Federal Telecommunications Institute is an independent government agency of Mexico charged with the regulation of telecommunications and broadcasting services. It was formed on September 10, 2013, as part of larger reforms to Mexican telecom regulations, and replaced the Federal Telecommunications Commission.
MIC (Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan) Radio Technical Regulations Conformity Certification was established to achieve simplification and rationalization of administrative work for license application and to alleviate the burden borne by license applicants.
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA).
CITC is responsible for regulating the ICT sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Telecommunications Act, issued by Royal Decree in 2001, provide the legal framework for organizing this sector. This Act involves a number of objectives such as: Providing advanced and adequate telecommunication services, using frequencies effectively, localization of telecommunication technology.
Any Local or International Manufacturer, Licensed Operator, Authorized Importer, Local dealer, or Persons (individuals or companies) in Qatar wishing to import RTTE for their own use (i.e. not for marketing/commercial purposes) can apply for type approval. A type approval certificate is granted if the equipment complies with the standards recognized by CRA (Simplified and Standard).
TRA is responsible for managing and regulating the wireless services in the UAE, including Allocating and assigning spectrum for all Radio services
The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) was established in 2014 and is responsible for overseeing the telecommunications sector, monitor and protect the interests of users and service providers and regulate the services of telecommunication networks in the country while ensuring transparency, equality of opportunity and fair competition.
CITRA oversees four ICT subsectors, and they are:
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is mandated to license telecommunications equipment to be used in Oman. This includes undertaking all the necessary procedures to ensure the compliance of this equipment used in the telecommunications network with the relevant technical specifications accepted in Oman.
Type Approval of Telecommunication Equipment utilized in Public Telecommunications Networks in the Kingdom of Bahrain will be granted to a device or apparatus that meets a minimum set of regulatory, technical and safety requirements. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) approve equipment for connection to a Telecommunication Network in accordance with Article 38 of the Telecommunications Law.
The market approval for the Kingdom of Jordan is based on the national requirements of the local authority Telecom Regulatory Agency (TRC). Only through the TRC approval, it is possible for manufacturers to bring such products to the market in Jordan.
The Telecommunications Sector Assessment Note in the Palestinian territories is a knowledge product prepared by the World Bank in response to a specific request from the Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MTIT) to assess the performance of the telecommunications sector, identify specific issues and make recommendations for further development and reform.
The Ministry of Communications in Israel is responsible for setting policy, opening up the communications market to competition and developing communications infrastructures. The ministry is responsible for supervising and licensing communications providers, including Bezeq, the Postal Authority, cable and satellite companies, frequency management and the use of end devices.
The TRA mission is to establish a regulatory environment that enables a competitive telecommunications market to deliver state-of-the-art services at affordable prices to the broadest spectrum of the Lebanese population. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) was established in accordance with Law 431 of 2002 as an independent public institution assigned to liberalize, regulate, and develop telecommunications in Lebanon.
The Type Approval system is a procedure for registering a certain type of RTTE “Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment” within the Syria Arab Republic without causing any interfering or damaging to telecom networks and to conform to “specific standards to be registered in SyTRA before they are sold or used” is a mandatory prerequisite.
The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) is the sole entity responsible for issuing licenses for the use of telecommunication devices in Iraq and for allocating frequencies. CMC has developed a new method of type approval includes the procedures and standards required. Entities who are willing to import telecommunication devices shall apply for the CMC to obtain a permit for importation in accordance with relevant technical specifications accepted in Iraq.
The Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology is in Yemen responsible for issuing the type approvals on wireless devices. The MTIT follows a procedure for final devices and modular approvals and per type.
Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) was established in 2003 by virtue of article 7 of Law of Scope of Duties and Powers of Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, by a combination of Deputy minister for Telecommunication Affairs Department and Directorate General of Telecommunications. The aim of establishing of CRA was to execute governmental powers as well as supervision and executive powers of The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in the sector of Radio and Communication Regulatory so that as a supervisory foundation, it could pave the grounds for competitive market of telecommunication and increment, promotion and optimization of service quality.
Under the Telecom Act 1996 (section 29), no terminal equipment can be directly or indirectly connected with the public switched network unless it has been type-approved by PTA. Type approval granted by PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) signifies that particular telecommunication equipment is approved for general sale and is suitable to connect with a specific public telecommunication network
Nepal Telecommunications Authority is the telecommunications regulatory body of Nepal. It is an autonomous body established on Feb 1998 in accordance with the Telecommunications Act, 1997 and Telecommunications Regulation, 1998. The NTA is responsible for regulating all matters related to telecommunications of Nepal.
The Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) (Turkish: Bilgi Teknolojileri ve İletişim Kurumu (BTK)), is a national telecommunications regulatory and inspection authority of Turkey. It was formerly known as the Telecommunications Authority (Turkish: Telekomünikasyon Kurumu (TK)).
BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.BIS has been providing traceability and tangibility benefits to the national economy in a number of ways – providing safe reliable quality goods; minimizing health hazards to consumers; promoting exports and imports substitute; control over proliferation of varieties etc. through standardization, certification and testing.
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency’s responsibilities include issuing licenses for the operation of radio networks, Type approving telecommunications equipment, managing .ma domain names, receiving declarations of value-added services and processing all aspects of electronic certification.
The Research and Studies Telecommunications Centre (CERT) is a public service provider under the Tunisian Ministry of Information Technology and Communication.
Created by Law No. 88-145 of 31 December 1988, the CERT began operations in February 1991with the aim of sustainable development of the telecommunications sector and to support activities of the major ICT players.
The Regulatory Authority of the Post and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) hereinafter referred to as “Regulatory Authority” is an independent institution endowed with legal personality and financial autonomy, created by law n ° 2000-03 of 5 Joumada El Oula 1421 corresponding to August 5, 2000, amended and supplemented, setting the general rules relating to post and telecommunications, repealed by law n ° 18-04 of 24 Chaâbane 1439 corresponding to May 10, 2018 establishing the general rules relating to mail and electronic communications.
The role of the Regulatory Authority is to promote the development of the postal and electronic communications sectors through various actions.
General Authority for Communications and Informatics (CIM) is mandated to license telecommunications equipment to be used in Libya. This includes undertaking all the necessary procedures to ensure the compliance of this equipment used in the telecommunications network with the relevant technical specifications accepted in Libya.
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) was established following the provisions of Telecom Regulation Law No. 10/ 2003 as the national authority competent to regulate and administer the telecommunications sector. NTRA, according to the Law, aims to enhance and deploy services in compliance with the most advanced technologies, satisfying the customer’s needs at the most appropriate prices, taking into consideration transparency, open competition, universal service and the protection of customers rights.
The Regulatory Agency for Telecommunications (ARCT) is responsible for regulating communications in Burundi. ARCT regulates by processing applications for licenses, establishing standards for equipment and operation, arbitrating disputes, ensuring fair competition, and managing the frequency spectrum.
The National Regulation Authority of Information and Communications Technology (ANRTIC) regulates ICT in Comoros. The ANRTIC approves tariffs, enforces fair competition, promotes low prices, manages frequencies, approves equipment, ensures operators’ compliance with legislation, and also promotes the interests of consumers.
The Post and Telecommunications / ICT sector plays a key role in socio-economic development in any country, especially when it is based on the service economy. In the past, the Post and Telecommunications services were managed around the world by state enterprises in a monopoly position. Over the past two decades, this sector has experienced unprecedented development with market globalization. The MCPT is responsible for licensing and certification in Djibouti.
The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) is the regulatory authority for Communications Services in Ethiopia. Its scope of regulation covers both Telecommunications Services and Postal Services within Ethiopia.
The ECA was established by the Communications Services Proclamation No. 1148/2019 as an independent Federal Government Authority, with a commitment to facilitate the restructuring, the development and the integration of the Telecommunications, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Electronic Commerce as well as Postal and Courier services to form a well-regulated, operated and efficient Communications Services sector.
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the communications sector in Kenya. Established in 1999 by the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, the Authority is responsible for facilitating the development of the information and communications sectors including; broadcasting, cybersecurity, multimedia, telecommunications, electronic commerce, postal and courier services.
The Communication Technologies Regulatory Authority (ARTEC) is a public industrial and commercial establishment (EPIC) instituted by decree n ° 2006-213 of March 21, 2006. The headquarters of ARTEC is located in Alarobia, Antananarivo .
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority is the communications regulatory authority in Malawi. It was established as an independent regulatory organization in 1998 as part of the Communications Act. It oversees Malawi’s Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Postal Services, and Internet.
The three main aspects of radiocommunications are radiofrequency planning, spectrum monitoring and radio frequency safety. The ICT Authority is empowered under section 18 (1) (p) of the ICT Act 2001, to “allocate frequencies and manage, review, and, where appropriate, reorganize the frequency spectrum.” The Authority also has as a function under section 18(1) (r) of the ICT Act 2001, to “set up a radio frequency management unit for the allocation, monitoring, control and regulation of radio frequencies and, with the approval of the Minister, participate in any regional monitoring system.” The main duties of the Authority in the field of radiofrequency planning are:
The Communications Regulatory Authority-INCM has, for the purpose, the regulation, supervision, inspection, sanctioning and representation of the postal and telecommunications sectors, as well as the management of the radio frequency spectrum and numbering. The INCM is subject to the supervision of the minister responsible for the communications area, enjoying administrative autonomy (ability to carry out its own administrative acts), financial autonomy (ability to decide its expenses and budget) and assets (ability to have its own assets) and powers of action and appropriate powers for decision making by the same.
The Rwanda market for Information and Communication Technologies is characterized by a high evolution and demand for services across the socio-economic spread of the country. Enhancement in the use of ICT requires a proper regulatory framework to create an environment that promotes public confidence and ensure stability, transparency, competition, investment, innovation, and growth in the ICT sector. RURA’s mandate, among other things, within the ICT sector is to license, monitor and enforce license obligations, manage scarce resources, advise policymakers on ICT related issues and represent Rwanda in international organizations on issues pertaining to ICT.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) is the regulatory body for the communications sector in Somalia. NCA was established through the Communications Act of 2017 and its mandate is to regulate the Communications sector including telecommunications, Internet, broadcasting, Information and Communications Technology, eCommerce services. The NCA is responsible for facilitating the development of the ICT sector, enabling and ensuring fair and sustainable competition, carrier interconnection, transparency in the implementation of the Communication Law, protecting consumer interest and rights, and maintaining its role as an independent regulator.
NCA establishment was in June 2015 when the Board of Directors had its first inaugural meeting. NCA is now operational and carrying out its regulatory functions effectively. It has enacted ten regulations (bylaws) for the different aspects of the ICT sector, managing the country spectrum resources, numbering plan, approving tariffs, tackling interconnection issues and disputes, licensing ICT service providers and approving equipment types and standards.
The Telecommunication and Postal Regulatory Authority (TPRA) is mandated to license telecommunications equipment to be used in Sudan (KHARTOUM). This includes undertaking all the necessary procedures to ensure the compliance of this equipment used in the telecommunications network with the relevant technical specifications accepted in Sudan.
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) is a quasi-independent Government body responsible for regulating the Communications and Broadcasting sectors in Tanzania. It was established under the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Act No.12 of 2003 to regulate the electronic communications, and Postal services, and management of the national frequency spectrum in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Authority became operational on 1st November.
The Uganda Communications Commission is the government regulatory body of the communications sector in Uganda. Although owned by the Ugandan government, it acts independently.
The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) is a regulatory body responsible for regulating the ICT industry in Zambia. It is authorised by three Acts — the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act No. 21, the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Act No. 15 of 2009, and the Postal Services Act No. 22 of 2009 — and regulates ICT, postal and courier services in Zambia.
Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) was established by the Postal and Telecommunications Act in 2000 and started its operations in March 2001. This legislation brought about a new institutional framework for telecommunications in Zimbabwe.
The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) is an autonomous government agency established as per the provisions of the Information, Communications and Media Act of Bhutan 2018. BICMA is a converged regulatory body responsible for the regulation of the Information, Communications and Media sector in Bhutan.
♦Set appropriate technical standards and rules to ensure interoperability, efficient use of radio spectrum and telephone numbers. Its main mandates are:
♦Managing access to the radio-frequency spectrum and monitoring their usage;
The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI) is a statutory body which is responsible for:
AITI was established on 1 January 2003 by the AITI Order 2001 to function as a telecommunications regulator, national radio-frequency spectrum manager and developer of Brunei Darussalam’s ICT industry
To promote effective network infrastructure connectivity and accessible services of Post, Telecommunications, and ICT sectors across the Kingdom of Cambodia, the region and the world in order to contribute to socio-economic development and poverty reduction.
Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) is an executive arm of Communications Authority in Hong Kong. It is the body responsible for telecommunications regulation (through the Regulatory Affairs Branch), antitrust enforcement (through the Competition Affairs Branch) and allocation of the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (also known as spectrum management, through the Operations Branch).
The regulator and standardizer in Indonesia is the Directorate General of Resources and Equipment Standardization for Post and Informatics (SDPPI). The standardization as a support element for the development had an important role in an Optimization effort The efficient use of all resources and all development activity. Standardization equipment including management and supervision really had a role in increasing the domestic and international trade, the national industry development, as well as the protection against the user (the operator and the community).
In Laos, it is the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication (MPT) of Laos that has been established in 2011 and plays the role of policymaker, regulator and monitoring the ICT developments.
SIRIM Berhad, formerly known as the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM), is a corporate organisation owned wholly by the Malaysian Government, under the Minister of Finance Incorporated. It has been entrusted by the Malaysian Government to be the national organisation for standards and quality, and as a promoter of technological excellence in the Malaysian industry. The main headquarters is located in Shah Alam, Selangor.
Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM) was established as a separate entity with a mandate of regulating the telecommunications and postal sector, to create a conducive environment for promoting competition in telecommunication and postal services and developing the sector in accordance with the national laws, polices and regulations.
On Aug. 19th, 2019 Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia (CRC) issued Resolution No. 29 regarding the Type Approval Regulatory guidelines for Information and Communication equipment. Under this regulation, most Wireless and Telecom equipment will need to apply for CRC Type approval.
The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) is a government agency responsible for the regulation and licensing of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Papua New Guinea.
NICTA regulates broadcasting, radiocommunications and telecommunications.
NICTA was established on the 29th of October, 2010, as the sole converged regulator and licensing authority of the ICT industry in PNG. This followed the adoption by the PNG Parliament in November 2009 of the National Information and Communications Technology Act 2009 (the NICT Act) a subsequent creation of the National Information and Communications Technology Authority or NICTA.
The Philippines’ National Telecommunications Commission, abbreviated as NTC, is an attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology responsible for the supervision, adjudication and control over all telecommunications services and television and radio networks throughout the country.
Telecommunication and radio-communication equipment to be sold for local use in Singapore is subject to equipment registration with IMDA. Prior to registering the equipment with IMDA, please ensure that the equipment complies with the relevant IMDA Standards/Technical Specifications.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) was established under the Sri Lanka Telecommunication (Amendment) Act No. 27 of 1996 as the national regulatory agency for telecommunications in Sri Lanka.TRCSL will promote sustained development in the telecommunication industry by shaping the regulatory process, protecting the public interest and being responsive to challenges in an increasingly competitive market.
Ministry of Information and Communications is the government ministry in Vietnam. It is responsible for state administration of newspapers; publishing; posts; telecommunications and internet; broadcasting; radiofrequency; information technology, electronics; radio, television and national media infrastructure.
The NBTC was established under the Act on the Organization to Assign Radio Frequency and to Regulate the Broadcasting and Telecommunication Services B.E. 2553 (2010). The NBTC is the independent state Broadcasting and telecommunications regulator. Its duties and responsibilities are to regulate all broadcasting and telecommunication services in the country through formulating a master plan on broadcasting and telecommunications activities.
The requirement for the Network Access License (NAL) is an SRRC Type Approval (State Radio Regulation of China, SRRC). The responsible authority for radio transmission equipment is the State Radio Monitoring and Testing Center (SRTC). Among other tests, this authority is also responsible for safety tests of radio transmission equipment for the CCC certification.
The regulation in Taiwan for products with wireless technology are as strict as in most other regions. All telecommunications products and other products with radio and wireless technology must conform to the administrative and technical requirements of Taiwan and need to be approved before they can enter the market legally. The minimum requirement for these products is the NCC Certification.
By order of the National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications and Informatization, the UCRF performs international protection and coordination of radio frequencies, takes part in inactivity of the International Telecommunication Union. As well, on request of the Commission, the UCRF participates in performing the state supervision of compliance with frequency use legislation.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation is a government ministry of Russia. Its headquarters are in Moscow. The ministry regulates foreign trade, defence and civil industries, metrology, technical standardization, and aviation technology development. It is a federal executive body.
The Main State Standards Service (Turkmenstandardlary) is the regulating agency in the area of standards and metrology in Turkmenistan. There are no other standard organizations. Turkmenistan became a member of the International Standard Organization (ISO) in 1993.
Electrical and telecom products are regulated with the law of Tajikistan “on the conformity assessment” and must meet the requirements of the technical regulations on the safety and relevant EMC standards of Tajikistan.
The State Agency for Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic (SAC KR) is the public authority regulating communications sphere (telecommunications). The SAC KR has the authority to issue licenses for telecom services and permits to import and operate ra¬dio electronic equipment and high frequency devices, certify telecommunication equipment and devices, supervise compliance with legislation and license conditions, assure proper services and operations in the sector.
The conformity assessment procedure in Armenia is in line with the European RE Directive however based on the decision No. 2228 on the Technical Regulations for Radio and Telecom equipment. Local Certification is required.
The state policy in the field of certification is regulated by the Uzbek agency of standardization, metrology and certification, which is the national certification body of Uzbekistan. The agency establishes general rules for the certification, publishes official information about the regulations, determines the list of products subject to mandatory certification.
The Azerbaijan State Ministry of Communications is in charge of the use of the radio spectrum for civilian use, registration of radio-electronic facilities operating on these frequencies in the territory of the Republic. They Conduct radio monitoring and control ether to ensure electromagnetic compatibility and eliminate interference for the normal operation of radiocommunications equipment.
The Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL) ensures the efficacy and quality of communications in the Republic of Serbia. RATEL implements legislation and regulatory frameworks for communications operators. The agency also promotes competitiveness nationally and internationally. The RATEL site contains information about regulations, the Telecom market, and quarterly electronic communications reports.
On November 13, 2017 decision No. 807 of 29.10.205 came to force, by which the government of Moldova has established the new Technical Regulation on “Electromagnetic Compatibility of Equipment.” Through this regulation, The Ministry of Economy recognizes the bodies performing the conformity assessment of the electromagnetic compatibility of the equipment for the national market and establishes their requirements when conducting conformity assessment procedures.
The Ministry of Communications and Informatization of the Republic of Belarus (hereinafter referred to as “Minsvyazi”) is a republican body of state administration and carries out government regulation and management of the activities in the domain of communications and informatization, coordinates the activities of legal persons regardless of their patterns of ownership and individual entrepreneurs in the domain of communications and informatization.
Although Georgia is not a member of the European Union, the CE mark on a product indicates that the manufacturer or importer of that product affirms its compliance with the relevant EU legislation and the product may be sold in Georgia.
Most products entering Kazakhstan’s markets must meet the requirements of Kazakhstan’s certification system. The local laws and product regulations are generally put in place to provide assurance that the products and services are safe, of good quality and fit for consumers’ needs. Decision No 367 contains the list of products (including radio and telecommunication products), which are subject to conformity assessment within National System of Conformity Assessment of Kazakhstan, has been cancelled, however EAEU technical regulations are applicable.
The broadcasting and communication equipment conformity assessment system has been implemented according to Article 58-2 of the Radio Waves Act. It is divided into the certification of conformity, registration of compatibility, and interim of conformity.
A party intending to manufacture, sell or import broadcasting and communication equipment must have one of those three certifications.
The FDA monitors reports of adverse events and other problems with medical devices and alerts health professionals and the public when needed to ensure proper use of devices and the health and safety of patients.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO)under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India. Its headquarter is located at FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi 110002 and also has six zonal offices, four sub zonal offices, thirteen Port offices and seven laboratories spread across the country.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is part of the Australian Government Department of Health(link is external), and is responsible for regulating therapeutic goods including prescription medicines, vaccines, sunscreens, vitamins and minerals, medical devices, blood and blood products.
Almost any product for which therapeutic claims are made must be entered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) before it can be supplied in Australia.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom which is responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices work and are acceptably safe. For Medical Devices the MHRA follows the MDD 93/42/EU until June 2023.
The EU MDR and EU IVDR will fully apply in EU Member States from 26 May 2021 and 26 May 2022 respectively. As these regulations did not take effect during the transition period, they were not EU law automatically retained by the EU Withdrawal Agreement Act and will therefore not automatically apply in Great Britain. This means that the provisions contained within the EU MDR and EU IVDR will not be transposed into law in Great Britain and will not be implemented in Great Britain.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.
The Medical Device Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the European Union. The MD Directive is a ‘New Approach’ Directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device on the European market the requirements of the MD Directive have to be met. Manufacturers’ products meeting ‘harmonised standards have a presumption of conformity to the Directive and must place the CE mark.
The Medical Devices Directive is being repealed and replaced by the 2017 EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745), effective on 26 May 2021.