Overview · · Kuwait's Public Authority for Industry (PAI) has issued a corrigendum (G/TBT/N/KWT/724/Corr.1) to its technical standard KWS 1903: 2025, which governs energy performance requirements and labelling for water heaters. This amendment, referenced as KWS 1903: 2025/COR1: 2026, introduces a revised calculation for energy performance, directly impacting manufacturers and …

Overview · · The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a final rule to modernize the spectrum sharing framework for Geostationary Orbit (GSO) and Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellite systems. This significant update replaces outdated technical limits, aiming to unlock faster space-based broadband services and enhance competition for American households …

Overview · · China has issued a new draft national standard, GB XXXXX—XXXX, outlining the technical conditions for lithium-ion traction batteries used in underground mines. Proposed by the National Mine Safety Supervision Bureau, this regulation is critical for international exporters and trade professionals, as it introduces new safety and performance …

Overview · · The European Union has notified a draft legislative proposal, the 'EU Space Act' (COM/2025/335 final), aiming to establish a harmonized legal framework for space activities within the Union. This pivotal regulation will impact international trade by setting common requirements for the safety, resilience, and environmental sustainability of …

Overview · · The European Commission has published a draft regulation (G/TBT/N/EU/1212) amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 to establish detailed methods, requirements, and testing procedures for in-vehicle battery durability, electric vehicle range at low temperatures, and electrified vehicle system power under the Euro 7 framework. The regulation aligns EU type-approval …

Country : Chile | Date : 2026-05-21 · · Overview · · Chile has finalized its "Regulation on Common Interoperability between Mobile Information and Telecommunication Devices and their Chargers" (Decreto N° 60). Issued by the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism, this regulation mandates a common charging interface, primarily USB …

Overview · · On May 19, 2026, the United States notified a final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) aimed at strengthening national security and encouraging reciprocity within the telecommunications equipment authorization program. This crucial update, effective June 15, 2026, introduces significant changes to how telecom devices are tested …

Country : Chile | Date : 2026-05-18 · · Overview · · Chile's Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications has issued an addendum to its proposed amendment of Decree No. 102, of 2019, which impacts electric bicycles, their components, and electric scooters. This notification provides critical responses to public comments, notably …

Overview · The European Union has notified a proposal for a Commission Implementing Regulation (G/TBT/N/EU/1211) establishing the operational framework for the Digital Product Passport (DPP) Registry. This initiative, part of the broader Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), aims to streamline access to digital information regarding products' sustainability, circularity, and …

Overview · The European Commission has notified a draft delegated regulation that supplements the Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. This proposal introduces specific derogations to the general requirement for end-user removability of portable batteries, impacting a wide range of products placed on the EU market. · · Key Details · Country …