## Overview · · The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) to establish a mandatory safety standard for lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products such as e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards. This proposed rule (16 CFR Parts 1112 and 1265) aims to address …

## Overview · · Turkey's Ministry of Industry and Technology has issued a draft Communiqué (DGI-2026/..) introducing comprehensive ecodesign requirements for external power supplies, wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, battery chargers for portable batteries, and USB Type-C cables. This regulation, aligned with EU approaches under Presidential Decree No. 5187 (2022), …

Compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) is a shared responsibility. The Directive distributes legal duties across four economic operators in the supply chain, supported by notified bodies and enforced by national market surveillance authorities. Reading the Directive also requires familiarity with a small set of terms whose meanings are …

The CE marking on a radio product is not granted by a single directive. It is the visible result of complying with every applicable EU harmonisation directive. For a radio product, the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) is the central one, but several other directives apply in parallel and must be …

The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) is the EU law that sets the safety, performance, and spectrum-use rules every radio product must meet before it can be sold or put into service in the European Union and EEA. It is the gateway: products that intentionally emit or receive radio waves — …

IEC 60335-2-109:2023+AMD1:2026 CSV · Title: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-109: Particular requirements for UV radiation water treatment appliances · Edition: 2.1 · Publication Date: 2026-06-05 · Tags: Consolidated version (CSV), Household appliances, Health · IEC 60335-2-109:2023/AMD1:2026 · Title: Amendment 1 - Household and similar electrical …

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 …