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Thailand: New Standard TIS 61960-4 for secondary Cells and Batteries published
2025-03-27
It entered into force on February 22, 2025.
On February 21, 2025, the Thai Ministry of Industry published TIS 61960-4 on Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or other Non-Acid Electrolytes - Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries for Portable Applications - Part 4: Coin Secondary Lithium Cells, and Batteries Made From Them.
The Standard TIS 61960-4:
• defines performance tests, designations, markings, dimensions and other requirements for secondary lithium coin cells and batteries, particularly for portable applications and backup power supplies, such as memory backup
• Aims to ensure that purchasers and users are aware of battery performance criteria.
Key Provisions:
1. Performance Testing: Specifies testing methods for performance, labeling, dimensions, and other technical requirements.
2. Minimum Performance Standards: Defines the minimum required performance levels and standard testing methods.
3. Design Guidelines: Includes design recommendations for products using secondary lithium batteries.
4. Chemical Composition Coverage: Covers a range of chemical compositions and provides guidance on voltage ranges and performance characteristics.
Argentina: Resolution 16/2025 - Technical Regulation on Essential Requirements for the Quality and Safety of Electrical Equipment approved
2025-03-25
It entered into force on February 26, 2025, with a transition period until February 26, 2026. In scope product categories are Power Supplies and Chargers, Household electrical appliances, Lighting devices, and Electronic, Audio and Video devices.
The Secretary of Industry and Commerce of the The Ministry of Economy of Argentine published on February 24, 2025, Resolution No. 16/2025. It establishes the essential quality and safety requirements which must be met by electrical equipment marketed in Argentina.
The Resolution and accompanying Annexes, which form an integral part of the measure, follow the enactment of Resolution No. 237/2024, which instituted a new general framework for conformity for products required to have a product certification under a Technical Regulation. This Resolution No. 16/2025 introduces reforms to the conformity system applicable to electrical equipment.
Products in scope
In-scope products are detailed in Annex II, and fall within four broad categories:
• Power supplies and chargers
• Household electrical appliances
• Lighting devices
• Electronic, audio and video devices.
All products must satisfy the essential requirements and characteristics of quality and safety prescribed in Annex I.
Electrical equipment intended as an input to be integrated into a production or assembly process of a final product or larger good listed in Annex II, or as a spare part required at the request of the manufacturer, importer or authorized representative of an affected electrical equipment will be exempt from complying with the conformity assessment procedure (established in Annex III) and the corresponding conformity marking. In this instance, manufacturers or importers of the product must prove compliance with the requirements through the sworn declaration of conformity provided for in Resolution No. 237, and with the certificate of the final product or larger product.
Product requirements
Products in scope must comply with the technical standards (standards listed include IEC, IRAM and EN standards) of the standardisation bodies indicated in Annex II. In the event that the application of more than one standard contemplated for a specific product is required, all of them must be applied.
Conformity assessment and certification
The conformity assessment schemes to be applied to products requiring a certificate are 1b, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Certificates of items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 listed in section 3.2.2 of the Annex to Resolution No. 237/24 will be considered valid. However in relation to item 4, which refers to certificates by a foreign certification body that is part of a globally accepted certification scheme, only those certificates issued within the CB Scheme will be considered valid. For the issuance of certificates, certification bodies may base their assessment on the results of conformity assessment procedures carried out within the CB Scheme. Therefore, most of the DEKRA certificates (CB, KEMA KEUR, GS, DS) can be accepted as the basis of importer’s sworn Declaration of Conformity (DoC), as long as the standards meet the requirements included in the regulations
Product certificates will be valid for 2 years from their original issuance, with the exception of certificates for electronic and A/V equipment which will be valid for 4 years. After this period, they may be kept valid by means of the corresponding surveillance certificate, issued by the certification body, for the period provided therein, or a new certificate must be processed.
Conformity marking
Products must comply with the provisions of section 3.3 “Conformity Marking” of the Annex to Resolution No. 237/2024 and section 3.4 “Labelling" of the Annex to Disposition No. 1/2024.
Transitional provisions
Certificates issued within the framework of Resolution No. 169/2018 will remain valid until February 26, 2026.
Thereafter, manufacturers and importers of in-scope products must make the necessary adjustments to comply with this measure.
Argentina: Resolution 17/2025 - Technical Regulation for the Quality and Safety of Motor-Driven Electric Machines and Tools approved
2025-03-25
It entered into force on February 26, 2025, with a transition period until February 26, 2026.
The Secretary of Industry and Commerce of the the Ministry of Economy of Argentine published on February 24, 2025 Resolution No. 17/2025. It establishes the essential quality and safety requirements which must be met by motor-driven electric machines and tools marketed in Argentina.
The Resolution and accompanying Annexes, which form an integral part of the measure, follow the enactment of Resolution No. 237/2024 which instituted a new general framework for conformity for products required to have a product certification under a Technical Regulation. Resolution No. 17/2025 introduces reforms to the conformity system applicable to electric machines and tools.
Products in scope
Motor-driven electric machines and tools that operate with a nominal voltage 50 V -1,000 V AC, and 75 V - 1,500 V DC, and listed in Annex II.
The requirements set out also apply to hand tools, portable tools and garden and lawn machinery, powered by electric motors that use a lower nominal input voltage than that indicated in the previous paragraph.
Product technical requirements
Products in scope must comply with the technical standards (standards listed include IEC, IRAM and EN standards) of the standardisation bodies indicated in Annex II. In the event that the application of more than one standard contemplated for a specific product is required, all of them must be applied.
Conformity assessment and certification
The conformity assessment schemes to be applied to products requiring a certificate are those established in ISO/IEC 17067: 1b, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Certificates of items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 listed in section 3.2.2 of the Annex to Resolution No. 237/24 will be considered valid. However in relation to item 4, which refers to certificates by a foreign certification body that is part of a globally accepted certification scheme, only those certificates issued within the CB Scheme will be considered valid. For the issuance of certificates, certification bodies may base their assessment on the results of conformity assessment procedures carried out within the CB Scheme. Therefore, most of the DEKRA certificates (CB, KEMA KEUR, GS, DS) can be accepted as the basis of importer’s sworn Declaration of Conformity (DoC), as long as the standards meet the requirements included in the regulations
Product certificates will be valid for 2 years from their original issuance.
Conformity marking
Products must comply with the provisions of section 3.3 “Conformity Marking” of the Annex to Resolution No. 237/2024 and section 3.4 “Labelling" of the Annex to Disposition No. 1/2024.
Transitional provisions
Certificates issued within the framework of Resolution No. 169/2018 will remain valid until February 26, 2026.
Thereafter, manufacturers and importers of in-scope products must make, if applicable, the necessary adjustments to comply with this measure.
Argentina: Resolution 26/2025 - Amendment of several resolutions of the new Conformity Assessment Framework and Energy Efficiency requirements approved
2025-03-25
It was published on February 25, 2025. The new conformity mark mandatory application date is postponed to October 1, 2025. Further information about requirements on energy performance of products is provided.
The Secretary of Industry and Commerce of the The Ministry of Economy of Argentine published on February 24, 2025 Resolution No. 26/2025 to amend several resolutions related to the new Conformity Assessment Framework and Energy Efficiency requirements.
The main changes are:
• Amendment of Resolution 236/2024 Technical Regulation on Construction Materials: Annex I - “Products and Standards” (see attachment below) substitutes Annex II of 236/2024.
• Amendment of Res. 237/2024:
- The period to start the mandatory application of the new conformity mark is extended to October 1, 2025.
• Amendment of Res. 438/2024:
- Amendment of Art. 3, indicating that manufacturers and importers of products indicated in Annex II of such resolution must fulfill the requirements of the energy labelling by means of a sworn Declaration of Conformity and through the process of evaluation of conformity indicated on Annex III of this resolution (See Annex II “Requirements and characteristics for the energy efficiency labelling” attached below).
- Amendment of Art. 7, to approve Annex V “Information about energy performance of products”, which is incorporated in this Resolution 24/2025 as Annex III (see attachment below).
Colombia: Training on DEKRA Certification Body for Colombian regulations RETIE/RETLAP/RETIQ available in LMS
2025-03-21
The team, scope and procedure is presented in this system.
DEKRA Chile is accredited by the Colombian authority ONAC for product certification since January 2025, including three certification schemes: RETIE/RETILAP/RETIQ.
Juan Guaman, Head of this new Certification Body, which is managed by DEKRA Chile, introduces the certification schemes in Colombia and the procedure to manage the related projects.
01 DEKRA Chile Team
02 ONAC Accreditation
03 Certification schemes
04 Certification process
05 Conformity assessment
06 Accreditation scope detail
07 URE label
08 Product technical details
09 New RETIE and RETILAP requirements
10 Contact information
Requests for quotations can be sent to ventas.colombia@dekra.com
India: Product Specific Guidelines for Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear conforming to ISO/IEC 60947-5-1: 2016 and ISO/IEC 60947-3: 2020 published
2025-03-27
They were published on March 10, 2025. They cover products such as Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices, Switches, Disconnectors, Switch-Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units.
On March 10, 2025, The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises published Product Specific Guidelines for:
Conforming to IS/IEC 60947-5-1: 2016: Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Electromechanical control circuit devices:
• Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Control circuit devices and switching elements – Electromechanical control circuit devices conforming to IS/IEC 60947-5-1: 2016 under Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order and subsequent amendments made from time to time;
• The purpose of grant of licence /change in scope of licence for Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear:
- Control circuit devices and switching elements – Electromechanical control circuit devices conforming to IS/IEC 60947-5-1 :2016 under Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020;
- For purpose of obtaining the licence/change in scope of licence from the Bureau (technical file including test reports(s) / certificates(s), etc;
- Manufacturer shall apply to Bureau of Indian Standards ascertaining the scope of licence and technical file including test reports(s) / certificates(s), etc. as per the procedure defined by the Bureau of Indian Standards under the Conformity Assessment Scheme as mentioned in the under Electrical Equipment (Quality Control);
- Sampling and Testing: The type test for each product series shall be as below: 4.1.1. For each product series, the type test report for control circuit device or switching elements with maximum features and configurations satisfying all the operational performance criteria shall be tested. The tests and sample(s) must be in accordance with the clause 8.3.1 of IS/IEC 60947-5-1: 2016;
Conforming to IS/IEC 60947-3: 2020: Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Switches, Disconnectors, Switch-Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units:
• Shall be used for the purpose of grant of licence /change in scope of licence for Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Switches, Disconnectors, Switch Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units conforming to IS/IEC 60947-3 : 2020 under Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020;
• For purpose of obtaining the licence/change in scope of licence from the Bureau (technical file including test reports(s) / certificates(s), etc;
• Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors or fuse combination units shall meet the criteria as per Para 3.2 for acceptance as the same fundamental design.
• Sampling and Testing:
- The type test for each product series shall be as below:
- For each product series type test report, an equipment with maximum current rating and maximum features, functions satisfying all operational criteria shall be tested.
- The test must be in accordance with the clause 9.3.2, Table 9 & Table 10 of IS/IEC 60947-3 : 2020.
South Africa: New Standards Act published
2025-03-26
It entered into force on February 28, 2025. Among others standards, safety requirements for electrical equipment as hand-held tools, winding wires and sauna heating can be found.
On February 28, 2025, the South African Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition issued Notice No. 3018 and 3021 regarding new, amended and withdrawn standards.
Notice, No. 318, 2025:
Standards issued in terms of section 24(1)(a) of the Standards Act include:
• SANS 62841-2-1:2024 Ed 1 Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for hand-held drills and impact drills. Applies to hand-held drills and impact drills, including diamond core drills.
• SANS 60317-27-3:2024 Ed 1 Specifications for particular types of winding wires -Part 27-3: Paper tape covered rectangular copper wire. Specifies the requirements of paper tape covered rectangular copper winding wires.
• Standards amended in terms of section 24(1)(a) of the Standards Act include:
• SANS 62554:2024 Ed. 1.1 Sample preparation for measurement of mercury level in fluorescent lamps. Specifies sample preparation methods for determining mercury levels in new tubular fluorescent lamps (including single capped, double capped, self-ballasted and CCFL for backlighting) containing 0,1 mg mercury or more.
• The following standards have been withdrawn:
• SANS 1833-3:2007 Textiles - Quantitative chemical analysis Part 3: Mixtures of acetate and certain other fibres (method using acetone)
• SANS 1833-8:2007 Textiles - Quantitative chemical analysis Part 8: Mixtures of acetate and triacetate fibres (method using acetone).
Notice No. 3021, 2025: Issuance of New Standards (Schedule B.1):
The following new standards have been introduced:
• SANS 59004:2024 (Ed.1) – Circular economy: Vocabulary, principles, and guidance for implementation.
• SANS 59010:2024 (Ed.1) – Circular economy: Guidance on transitioning business models and value networks.
• SANS 59020:2024 (Ed.1) – Circular economy: Measuring and assessing circularity performance.
These standards provide definitions, frameworks, and assessment criteria to support circular economy initiatives.
2. Amendments to Existing Standards (Schedule B.2)
The following standards have been updated with new editions or revisions:
• SANS 665-3:2024 (Ed. 1.2) – Requirements for resilient seal valves (pressure rating up to 2,500 kPa).
• SANS 1056-2:2024 (Ed. 2.3) – Heavy-duty ball valves (various nominal sizes and pressures).
• SANS 1118-7:2024 (Ed. 3.4) – Specifications for school clothing (girls' slacks and skirts).
• SANS 1190:2024 (Ed. 1.3) – Specifications for malleable iron castings.
• SANS 1291-1:2024 (Ed. 1.5) – Flexible polyurethane foam sleeping mats and mattresses.
• SANS 60335-2-53:2024 (Ed. 4.1) – Safety requirements for sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins.
• SANS 61010-1:2024 (Ed. 3.1) – Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
These amendments reflect updated safety, material, and performance requirements.
3. Withdrawal of Standards (Schedule B.3)
• SANS 1371:2008 – Ceramic hollow insulators for standard transformer bushings.
4. Reinstatement of Withdrawn Standards (Schedule B.4)
The notice does not specify which withdrawn standards were reinstated but provides a link for access to drafts.
Thailand: New Industrial Standards established
2025-03-27
Most of them entered into force through February and March 2025. They cover products such as Plugs, Socket-Outlets, Couplers, Heaters and Heat Pumps
On February 2025, the Thai Ministry of Industry issued an announcement introducing the following Standards:
• Standard TIS 60309-1: Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Couplers for Industrial Purposes - Part 1: General Requirements.
• Standard TIS 60309-2: Plugs, Socket-outlets and Couplers for Industrial Purposes - Part 2: Dimensional Interchangeability Requirements for Pin and Contact-tube Accessories;
• It will enter into force on June 21, 2025;
• Standard TIS 60309 Part 4-2567: Plugs, Fixed or Portable Socket-outlets and Appliance Inlets for Industrial Purposes-switched Socket-outlets and Connectors with or without Interlock;
• Standard TIS 60335 Part 2 (74): on Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-74: Particular Requirements for Portable Immersion Heaters;
• Standard TIS 4004-1: on Refrigerating Systems and Heat Pumps - Safety and Environmental Requirements - Part 1: Definitions, Classification and Selection Criteria
Luxembourg: New Lists of European Standards Applicable in the Electrotechnical and Telecommunications Fields published
2025-03-25
They entered into on March 19, 2025.
On March 19, 2025 the Luxembourgish Standards Body published several lists of European Standards in the electrotechnical and in the telecommunications field which became applicable in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
Electrotechnical field:
• ILNAS-EN 50365:2023/AC:2024-09 Live working - Electrically insulating helmets for use on low and medium voltage installations
• ILNAS-EN 50620:2017/A2:2024 Electric cables - Charging cables for electric vehicles
• ILNAS-EN 60400:2017/A2:2024 Sockets for tubular fluorescent lamps and sockets for starters
• ILNAS-EN 60601-2-3:2015/A2:2024 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of shortwave therapy equipment
• ILNAS-EN 60601-2-6:2015/A2:2024 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of microwave therapy equipment
• ILNAS-EN 60601-2-10:2015/A2:2024 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle stimulators
• ILNAS-EN 60601-2-45:2011/A2:2024 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-45: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of mammographic X-ray equipment and stereotactic mammographic equipment
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60384-8:2024 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 8: Sectional specification - Fixed ceramic dielectric capacitors, Class 1
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60384-9:2024 Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment - Part 9: Sectional specification - Fixed ceramic dielectric capacitors, Class 2
• ILNAS-EN IEC 60601-2-2:2018/A1:2024 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of high-frequency electrosurgical equipment and high-frequency electrosurgical accessories
• ILNAS-EN IEC 61000-2-4:2024 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2-4: Environment - Compatibility levels in electricity distribution networks on industrial sites for low-frequency conducted disturbances
• ILNAS-EN IEC 61960-4:2024 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline and other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary cells and batteries containing lithium for portable applications - Part 4: Lithium button cells and batteries
• ILNAS-EN IEC 62271-100:2021/A1:2024 High-voltage switchgear - Part 100: Alternating current circuit breakers
• ILNAS-EN IEC 62676-5-1:2024 Video surveillance systems for use in security applications - Part 5-1: Data specifications and image quality performance for camera devices - Environmental test methods for image quality performance
• ILNAS-EN IEC 62841-2-7:2024 Motor-operated electric hand-held tools, portable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for hand-held spray guns
• ILNAS-EN IEC 63082-2:2024 Smart Device Management - Part 2: Normative Requirements and Recommendations
• ILNAS-EN IEC 63303:2024 Human-machine interfaces for process automation systems
• ILNAS-EN IEC 63412-1:2024 Ultrasound - Shear Wave Elastography - Part 1: User Interface Specifications
Telecommunication:
• LNAS-EN 300 019-2-7 V3.1.1 Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Part 2: Specification of environmental tests; Sub-part 7: Portable and non-stationary use.
• ILNAS-EN 301 489-17 V3.3.1 ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband and Wideband Data Transmission Systems; Harmonised Standard for ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
• ILNAS-EN 303 645 V3.1.3 CYBER; Cyber Security for Consumer Internet of Things: Baseline Requirements
Bahrain: Technical Regulation on Energy Efficiency, Functionality and Requirements for Lighting Products - Part 1 published
2025-03-21
It is in force since March 17, 2025. DEKRA China is taking the steps to get this new regulation included in the scope of its Notified body (NB 0071) for the Bahrein Energy Efficiency Scheme.
This regulation was published by the Ministry of Information in the Official Gazette No. 3737 on March 17, 2025.
This regulation covers indirect and direct general light sources having a luminous flux above 60 lumens or below 12,000 lumens of the following technologies:
• Incandescent lamps
• Compact fluorescent lamps with integrated ballast (CFLi)
• Halogen lamps
• Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps (Incandescent retrofit types)
• Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps (Halogen retrofit type) ...
4.1 Energy Efficiency Requirements:
Lamps within the scope of this regulation shall comply with the specified energy efficiency requirements for both direct (Annex G, Table 2) and indirect (Annex B, Table 8) lamps. The methods for calculating EEI (Energy Efficiency Index) and efficiency classes for lamps are detailed in Annex C for indirect lamps and Annex G for direct lamps.
4.2 Functionality Requirements:
Lamps within the scope of this regulation shall comply with the specified functionality requirements for both direct (Annex G) and indirect (Annex C) lamps.
4.3 Marking requirements
Instruction manuals supplied with products shall be in the Arabic and English language. Cautionary and/or any safety warnings for the direct user or consumer shall be in the Arabic and English language. The use of internationally accepted pictograms is permitted instead of verbally expressed language.
Lamps listed in the scope of this regulation shall comply with the marking requirements specified in Annex D (indirect lamps) and Annex G (direct lamps).
“Special purpose” lamps (Annex A-3) do not need to comply with the marking requirements specified in Annex D and Annex G. Instead, the following information shall be clearly and prominently indicated on their packaging and in all forms of product information accompanying the lamp when it is placed on the market:
• Brand Name
• Model number
• Rated power(Watt)
• Rated Voltage (Voltage)
• Rated Lumen(lumen)
• Rated color temperature (Kelvin)
• Country of origin
• Their intended purpose.
4.4 Hazardous chemicals: Substance restrictions for lamps
Lamps listed in the scope of this regulation shall comply with the maximum hazardous substance limits according to Annex H, Tables 16, 17 and 18.
4.5 Energy efficiency label
Products requiring compliance to energy efficiency requirements shall bear the energy efficiency label as per Annex I (see also picture below).
5. Testing requirements
Lamps listed in the scope of this regulation shall be tested under the requirements mentioned in Annex J. ..."
DEKRA Testing and Certification (Shanghai) Ltd., which was designated in 2024 as Notified body (NB 0071) for the Bahrein Energy Efficiency Scheme with the scope for the scope of Air Conditioners (EER), has already taken the first steps to apply for the extension of the scope to include this regulation. In the meantime, related requests can be raised to Ms. Caroline Chen, Assistant Certification Manager in DEKRA China (caroline.chen@dekra.com).
EU: Standards for Refrigerating Appliances with a Direct Sales Function published
2025-03-27
They entered into force on March 26, 2025.
On 26 March 2025, the European Commission issued:
• A Decision on harmonized standards for refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function, developed in support of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2018 listed in Annex I to this Decision;
• These standards are listed in Annex I of the Decision;
• Additionally, the reference for a harmonized standard supporting Regulation (EU) 2019/2024, as outlined in Annex II of the Decision, has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
• In response to the request set out in Implementing Decision C(2022) 2764, CEN developed the harmonized standard EN 16838:2024, which defines classification, requirements, performance criteria, and energy consumption testing for refrigerated display scooping cabinets and pozzetto used for gelato.
Mexico: New Energy Planning and Transition Law
2025-03-25
It entered into force on March 18, 2025.
On March 18, 2025, the Mexican Congress enacted the Energy Planning and Transition Law, which aims to enhance governance in the energy sector while promoting energy transition and sustainable energy use across productive sectors.
This law affirms the role of the National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy (CONUEE) in developing and revising the Mexican Official Standards on Energy Efficiency, as well as identifying and applying international best practices in energy efficiency.
As part of these efforts, CONUEE is tasked with preparing and publishing a catalogue of equipment and appliances, which will include information on energy consumption either marked on the product itself or indicated through energy efficiency labeling on the packaging.
Additionally, facilities, buildings, companies, or products that demonstrate outstanding performance in sustainable and efficient energy use may be recognized under a voluntary program for energy efficiency excellence, according to guidelines set by CONUEE.
Furthermore, producers and facility owners with high energy consumption per physical production unit can enter into voluntary agreements with CONUEE to reduce the energy intensity of their operations.
Finally, CONUEE and the Federal Consumer Protection Agency have the authority to impose fines on producers, importers, or manufacturers who fail to comply with the law and the Mexican Official Standards (NOMs). Fines can range from 100 to 20,000 times the current value of the Unit of Measurement and Update.
The law came into effect on March 19, 2025, and repealed the Energy Transition Law of 2015.
Nicaragua: New Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerators/Freezers and Air conditioners (Inverter Split) published
2025-03-26
They entered into force on January 31, 2025 (NTON 04002) and February 14, 2025 ( Addendum No. 02-24, amending NTON 04001:2022), with an application date of May 1, 2025, and May 15, 2025, respectively. They impact on products covered by Regulations RTCA 97.01.81:22 (Refrigerators/Freezers) and RTCA 23.01.80:21 (inverter split-type air conditioners).
The Nicaragua National Commission for Technical Standardization and Quality and the National Institute of Energy released new Standard NTON 04002 establishing procedure according to RTCA 97.01.81:22 (Refrigerators/Freezers) and the Addendun No. 02-24 for products covered by RTCA 23.01.80:21 (inverter split-type air conditioners).
Standard NTON 04002, December 2024:
- • Establishes the procedure for demonstrating conformity of products covered by Regulation RTCA 97.01.81:2;
- • It applies to importers and sellers of household electric refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers up to 1104 L (39 ft3), and freezers up to 850 L (30 ft3 ), operated by a hermetic motor-compressor.
- • Exclusions from the scope of application:
- Self-contained commercial refrigeration equipment;
- Wine coolers, wine cellars, coolers and water dispensers;
- Household goods;
- Samples without commercial value; and;
- Equipment as donations.
Note1: Economic operators must submit the documentation required by Section 6 of the Standard to the Nicaragua Energy Efficiency and Regulatory Analysis Unit to demonstrate compliance and obtain the corresponding technical opinion The information required includes but is not limited to:
- Economic operator information (name, Tax number, address, telephone number, etc.);
- equipment graphical representation;
- energy efficiency label as per RTCA 97.01.81:22 and data sheet;
- electrical characteristics;
- instructions or user manual in Spanish;
- conformity certificate based on RTCA Regulations.
Note2: Non-compliance will be sanctioned per the Consumer Protection Law No. 842, Energy Efficiency Law No. 956 and Regulation No. 36-2013.
It came into effect on January 31, 2025, with an application date of May 1, 2025.
Addendun No. 02-24 to NTON 04001:2022:
- The regulation covers products outlined in RTCA 23.01.80:21, specifically fixed-speed, free-discharge, ductless, single-cycle, or reversible-cycle split-type air conditioners that use electrically powered, air-cooled condensers with cooling capacities up to 19,050 W (65,000 BTU) and are rated for mechanical compression operation. It also acknowledges the international status of certification and inspection bodies based on RTCA 23.01.78:20 and RTCA 23.01.80:21, incorporates conformity equivalence criteria to be assessed by the National Institute of Energy, and includes several editorial revisions.
- The addendum came into effect on February 14, 2025, in accordance with Nicaraguan law. However, it will apply to economic operators of products covered by RTCA 23.01.80:21 starting on May 15, 2025.
Brazil: Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Terminal Access Equipment amended
2025-03-27
The Act became effective on the date of its publication and will become mandatory starting on August 13, 2025.
On February 14, 2025, the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) published Act No. 2105, amending Act No. 3151/2020, which outlines the technical requirements for the conformity assessment of terminal access equipment, and Act No. 3152/2020, which addresses the technical requirements for the conformity assessment of mobile cellular phones.
Chile: Technical Specifications Mandatory for Digital Television Receivers amended
2025-03-26
It entered into force on March 05, 2025. It extends the deadline for manufacturers to include an antenna on television receivers to April 17, 2025.
On 5 March 2025, the Chilean Ministry of Transport and Telecommunication (MTT) released Resolution No. 378, which amends Resolution No. 7219 of 2009, specifying minimum technical specifications (mandatory) for digital terrestrial television receivers.
Digital terrestrial television receivers must meet the minimum technical specifications outlined in the Table of Resolution No. 7219. These specifications cover various aspects, including band emission, signal frequency, interference, external interfaces, video and audio profiles and levels, video output format, aspect ratio, and more.
This amendment aims to extend the deadline for manufacturers to include an antenna that ensures proper operation of digital terrestrial television receivers. The new deadline is set for April 17, 2025.
Japan: JC-STAR - Voluntary Labeling Scheme for IoT Products based on Japan Cyber-Security Technical Assessment Requirements
2025-03-31
This scheme was launched on March 25, 2025. It defines 4 levels. For levels 1 and 2, a self-declaration of conformity is sufficient. For levels 3 and for, third party certification is required.
On March 25, 2025, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA) jointly launched JC-STAR, the Labeling Scheme for IoT Products based on Japan Cyber-Security Technical Assessment Requirements.
JC-STAR is a voluntary scheme that aims to evaluate and visualize the security features of IoT products, enabling purchasers and procurers of IoT products to easily select products with the required security level by checking the labels of this scheme.
A wide range of IoT products with communication functions using the Internet Protocol (IP), including products that are not directly connected to the Internet, are eligible to receive the conformity label. By contrast, general purpose PCs, smartphones, tablets, etc., that can have security features added after purchase are not eligible.
This scheme includes Level 1, which is a conformity standard that addresses the minimum threats common to all IoT products, and Levels 2, 3, and 4, which are conformity standards based on the characteristics of each IoT product type, depending on the required security level.
For Level 1 and Level 2, the IPA will grant the label based on a self-declaration of conformity. For Levels 3 and 4, which require higher reliability, the label will be awarded based on third-party certification evaluated by an independent third party.
★1 (Level 1): The minimum security requirements required for products are outlined, and IoT product vendors declare that they meet these requirements.
★2 (Level 2): Basic security requirements that should be added to Level 1 are outlined, considering the characteristics of each product type, and IoT product vendors declare that they meet these requirements.
★4 (Level 4) / ★3 (Level 3): General security requirements are outlined for each product type, intended for use in critical systems such as government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, local governments, and large companies. An independent third party evaluates and confirms that the requirements are met.
IoT products that have acquired the label will be issued a "conformity label," which can be displayed on the product or its packaging.
The conformity label contains a two-dimensional barcode with an embedded URL leading to the product-specific information page managed by the IPA, which provides up-to-date information such as applicant details, product information, conformity label data, security updates, vulnerability information, and contact details.
The conformity label is valid for a maximum of two years. The application fee for Level 1 is 198,000 yen (tax included), though for applications received by September 30, 2025, the fee will be 110,000 yen (tax included).
Serbia: New requirements to Reduce Security Risks Associated with the 5G Network
2025-03-25
It entered into force on March 8, 2025.
The Serbian government issued this regulation to control and reduce the security risks associated with the introduction of 5G mobile networks including strategic and technical measures to ensure the security of data, services and infrastructure of 5G networks.
Scope
Excluding public authorities that carry out activities in the areas of national security and defense, or criminal law enforcement, this Regulation applies to:
• 5G network operators,
• 5G equipment suppliers.
Article 5 covers the key components of a 5G network, while Article 6 covers the national risk assessment of 5G networks and services. Article 7 and 8 cover 5G network operators and suppliers' risk assessment.
The annexes contain a detailed view of risk assessment for each of 5G network operators, and 5G equipment suppliers.
EU: New requirement to implement Article 4 (Responsible Person) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on Market Surveillance and Compliance of Products published
2025-03-27
It was published on March 4, 2024. It aims to introduce the concept of "responsible person" (economic operator).
The European Commission has published its evaluation report on the implementation of Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020.
• It aims to introduce concept of a "responsible person" (economic operator) to enhance compliance for products placed on the market. Under this rule, a product subject to harmonized legislation can only be sold if an economic operator established in the EU assumes responsibility for specific tasks outlined in Article 4(3).
• The intended benefits is to include facilitating corrective actions, improving enforcement of market surveillance authority (MSA) decisions, and ensuring fair competition between EU and non-EU manufacturers.
• The implementation of Article 4 has resulted in only minor cost increases for authorities and businesses.
• To cover all harmonized products could improve efficiency, as its current scope is limited to certain product categories. Supporting arguments for this expansion include streamlined customs controls and alignment with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR).
• The Commission further suggests that non-compliance with Article 4 may indicate broader regulatory risks. A product failing to meet formal requirements, such as labeling obligations, could also be at risk of more serious regulatory violations.