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Global Market Access Information for February 2025
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2025-02-18
Global Market Access Information for February 2025
Thailand
The Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) updated the TIS standard list on February 7th, adding multiple voluntary standards, as shown in the table below.
List of TISI's recently updated standards
|
Serial number |
Standard number | Voluntary Standard Name | Effective date |
|
1 |
TIS 60799-2567 |
Electrical Accessories - Wire Components and Interconnected Wire Components |
February 8th |
|
2 |
TIS 62841 part 4(7)-2567 |
Electric handheld tools, portable tools, lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-7: Special requirements for walking lawn loosening machines and sanding machines | |
|
3 |
TIS 62841 part 4(6)-2567 |
Hand held electric tools, portable tools, lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-6: Special requirements for gardening chip blowers, gardening chip suction machines, and gardening blowing suction dual-use machines | |
|
4 |
TIS 62841 part 4(5)-2567 |
Electric handheld tools, portable tools, lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-5: Special requirements for grass cutters |
|
|
5 |
TIS 62841 part 3(5)-2567 |
Electric handheld tools, portable tools, lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-5: Special requirements for portable band saws | |
|
6 |
TIS 60570-2567 |
Power rail system for lighting fixtures | |
|
7 |
TIS 63286-2567 |
Flexible Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) Panels for General Lighting - Performance Requirements | |
|
8 |
TIS 62922-2567 |
Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) Panels for General Lighting - Performance Requirements | |
|
9 |
TIS 902 Part 2(18)-2567 |
Lighting fixtures for swimming pools and similar places | June 7th |
|
10 |
TIS 902 Part 2(13)-2567 |
Ground recessed luminaires | |
|
11 |
TIS 902 Part 2(11)-2567 |
Aquarium luminaires |
South Korea
On January 2, 2025, the Korean Energy Agency issued a notice regarding the implementation dates of energy efficiency standards for various products within the scope of energy efficiency regulations. Manufacturers must refer to the corresponding product standard implementation dates in this notice when creating energy efficiency labels.
*Taking a refrigerator as an example: the 0000.00.00 on the energy efficiency label needs to be changed to 2021.10.01 before generating the energy efficiency label.
The following are the effective dates of energy efficiency standards corresponding to various products:
Refrigerator: October 1, 2021
Kimchi refrigerator: May 1, 2023
Air conditioning: October 1, 2021
Washing machine: 2022.11.01
Electric cooler and heater for storing drinking water: July 1, 2024
Electric rice cooker: 2018.04.01
Vacuum cleaner: January 1, 2019
Electric fan: October 1, 2016
Air purifier: 2025.01.01
Incandescent lamp: January 1, 2014
Fluorescent lamp: August 21, 2023
Built in ballast lamp: January 1, 2016
Three phase induction motor: January 1, 2019
Household gas boiler: June 1, 2013
Adapter/Charger: February 1, 2018
Electric heating and cooling equipment: November 1, 2022
Commercial refrigerator: October 1, 2018
Gas water heater: July 1, 2017
Transformer: October 1, 2016
Window machine: October 1, 2021
TV: October 1, 2021
Electric fan: December 15, 2011
Electric furnace: December 15, 2011
Multi heat pump system (VRF): October 1, 2018
Dehumidifier: July 1, 2024
Electric stove: October 1, 2015
Set top box: July 1, 2024
Converter internal LED light: 2018.04.01
Converter external LED light: 2018.04.01
Refrigerator: October 1, 2019
Air Compressor: October 1, 2019
Logo Display: October 1, 2019
Drying machine: April 1, 2024
Monitor: 2023.05.01
Dishwasher: 2025.01.01
Mobile air conditioner: January 1, 2025
Intuitive LED light (external converter): 2025.01.01
Water pump: 2025.01.01
Computer: 2025.01.01
Multifunctional copier: 2025.01.01
Source: Korea Energy Agency (KEA)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (KATS) announced on February 6th the revision of the safety standards for electronic door locks under the safety confirmation system. The aim is to allow secondary batteries to serve as the power source for electronic door locks, add testing methods and label information for secondary battery products, and update relevant standards. This revision will take effect 3 months from the date of publication.
KATS announced on January 10th that it would publicly solicit opinions on the revision of 23 electrical safety standards, as shown in Table 1. The deadline for feedback is April 10th.
Table 1 23 safety standards to be revised by KATS
|
Serial number |
Proposed revised standard number | Standard Name |
|
1 |
KC 60064:2025 |
Tungsten filament lamps for general lighting in households and similar settings - Performance requirements |
|
2 |
KC 60335-2-4:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-4: Special requirements for centrifugal dehydrators |
|
3 |
KC 60335-2-5:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-5: Special requirements for dishwashers |
|
4 |
KC 60335-2-9:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-9: Special requirements for grills, bread toasters, and similar portable cooking appliances |
|
5 |
KC 60335-2-14:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-14: Special requirements for kitchen machinery |
|
6 |
KC 60335-2-29:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-29: Special requirements for battery chargers |
|
7 |
KC 60335-2-51:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-51: Special requirements for fixed circulation pumps for heating and water supply installations |
|
8 |
KC 60335-2-56:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-56: Special requirements for projectors and similar appliances |
|
9 |
KC 60335-2-75:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-75: Special requirements for commercial vending machines |
|
10 |
KC 60335-2-81:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Special requirements for foot warmers and floor mats |
|
11 |
KC 60335-2-90:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-90: Special requirements for commercial microwave ovens |
|
12 |
KC 60335-2-97:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-97: Special requirements for driving devices of shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment |
|
13 |
KC 60064 KC 60335-2-101:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-101: Special requirements for volatile generators |
|
14 |
KC 60335-2-103:2025 |
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-103: Special requirements for drive devices for gates, doors, and windows |
|
15 |
KC 60745-2-11:2025 |
Handheld electric tools - Safety - Part 2-11: Special requirements for reciprocating saws (wire saws, knife saws) |
|
16 |
KC 60745-2-12:2025 |
Handheld electric tools - Safety - Part 2-12: Specific requirements for concrete vibrators |
|
17 |
KC 60799:2025 |
Electrical Accessories - Wire Components and Interconnected Wire Components |
|
18 |
KC 60901:2025 |
Single ended fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements |
|
19 |
KC 60968:2025 |
Self ballasted fluorescent lamps for general lighting - Safety requirements |
|
20 |
KC 61199:2025 |
Single ended fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications |
|
21 |
KC 61347-2-1:2025 |
Control devices for lamps - Part 2-1: Special requirements for starting devices (excluding glow starters) |
|
22 |
KC 61347-2-2:2025 |
Control devices for lamps - Part 2-2: Special requirements for DC/AC electronic voltage converters for tungsten filament lamps |
|
23 |
KC 60884-1:2025 |
Plugs and sockets for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements |
India
On January 16, 2025, the Indian Ministry of Industry and Domestic Trade released the S O. 355(E)， Household Water Heater Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order 2025. This command specifies the certification reference standards and implementation dates for manufacturers, law enforcement agencies, and various enterprises.
Source: Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Kuwait
In January 2025, the Kuwait Industrial Authority released the following updates.
Update content
Publish the following energy efficiency standards:
KWS 1901-1: 2024- Energy Efficiency, Functionality, and Labeling Requirements for Lighting Products - Part 1
KWS 1901-2: 2024- Energy Efficiency, Functionality, and Labeling Requirements for Lighting Products - Part 2
The lighting products covered by the above standards must be registered in accordance with relevant regulations, in order to print a single serial number energy efficiency card for each model on the product packaging
Mandatory execution date:
2026/1/26
Update content
Publish the following new version of the standard:
KWS GSO IEC 60598-2-22: 2024- Luminaires - Part 2-22: Special Requirements - Emergency Lighting Fixtures
KWS GSO IEC 60669-2-1: 2024- Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-1: Special requirements - Electronic switches
Mandatory execution date:
2025/7/12
Update content
Standards replaced/revoked:
KWS GSO IEC 60598-2-22:2019
KWS GSO IEC 60669-2-1:2019
The products within the scope of the above standards shall comply with the technical requirements mentioned in the new KWS standard before July 12, 2025.
Mandatory execution date:
2025/7/12
Source: Public Authority for Industry (PAI)
USA
Recently, the US Department of Energy released a series of final regulations on energy efficiency testing procedures for household appliances, as follows:
Source: US Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy
Saudi Arabia - SASO
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) announced on December 22, 2024, adjustments to the implementation details of USB Type-C due to challenges encountered during the implementation of SASO IEC 62680 standard, and confirmed its implementation from January 1, 2025.
The implementation details have been updated as follows:
Accept test reports that comply with SASO IEC 62368-1:2020.
Manufacturers are required to provide self declarations for regulated products to ensure compliance with SASO IEC 62680 requirements.
The above implementation details will be valid for a grace period of one year from January 1, 2025. Manufacturers should prepare SASO IEC 62680 test reports, which will be reviewed by the authorities after the deadline expires.
Source: SASO
Vietnam - MIC
The Ministry of Information and Communications of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (MIC) has recently issued multiple announcements, and the summaries of the contents of each announcement are as follows:
On December 6, 2024, Notice No. 141/KH-BDCTKNQ18 and Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW were passed, announcing the merger of the Ministry of Information and Communications of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam MIC and the Ministry of Science and Technology OST to streamline government administrative agencies and improve national management efficiency. At present, it is expected that policy changes will be announced starting from the second quarter of 2025. After the merger, the official may stop using the ICT compliance mark and switch to the CR compliance mark. The official announcement in the future should prevail.
On December 31, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam issued the National Technical Regulations on Surveillance Camera Equipment Using Internet Protocol - Basic Information Security Requirements (QCVN 135:2024/BTTTTT) in accordance with Circular 21/2024/TT-BTTTT, which came into force on February 15, 2025. This document specifies the basic technical requirements for network information security of monitoring camera devices using Internet protocols.
On December 31, 2024, MIC added technical standards in accordance with Notice No. 19/2024/TT-BTTT. This technical standard applies to handheld or wearable wireless devices with a power greater than 20mW and used within a range of 200mm from the human body, such as mobile phones, DECT cordless telephones, laptops, and tablets, and will require phased compliance with Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) requirements.
On November 5, 2024, Notice No. 228/QD-TTDLCL was issued, which came into effect on the same day. This document specifies the Vietnamese type approval certification procedure. The certificate holder must submit an updated ISO certificate to the official unit before the expiration of the factory's ISO 9001 or other equivalent quality certificate to maintain the validity of the Type Approval certificate. Otherwise, the certificate will automatically expire 10 days after the current ISO certificate expires.
Source: MIC
Indonesia - SDPPI
On January 10, 2025, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (KOMINFO) issued Ministerial Regulation No. 1 of 2025 on the organization and work procedures of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Technology.
Under the leadership of the new government, the names of various ministries and agencies have changed.
The Ministry of Communications and Information (KOMINFO) has been renamed as the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KOMDIGI)
The General Administration of Postal and Information Resources and Equipment (SDPPI) has been renamed as the General Administration of Digital Infrastructure
These changes have no impact on existing regulations or certificates.
Source: SDPPI
Sri Lanka - TRCSL
On January 6, 2025, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) announced that consumers can only purchase devices that are registered with TRCSL and support IMEI. Unregistered devices that support IMEI will not be active on the operator's network in the future.
This does not apply to devices that have been connected to the network and have enabled IMEI before January 28, 2025.
Source: TRCSL
Serbia - RATEL
On December 25, 2024, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL) announced that from January 1, 2025, they will cease to carry out conformity assessment procedures, including issuing certificates of conformity for radio equipment.
Requests for conformity assessment and certificate issuance submitted to RATEL before December 31, 2024 will be terminated.
Source: The Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL) of Serbia
Tunisia CERT
On December 10, 2024, the Tunisian Ministry of Communications Technology (MTC) issued a decision by the Minister of Communications Technology to set the maximum power and range for low-power and limited range radio equipment.
The decision stipulates the following technical conditions for using WLAN 6 GHz:
Frequency band: 5925-6425 MHz
Power limit: 200 mW e.i.r.p
Reference standards: EN 303 687
Application: For indoor use only
This decision shall come into effect on the date of its publication in the official gazette, which is December 13, 2024.
Source: Ministry of Communication Technologies (MTC) of Tunisia
Morocco ANRT
On December 30, 2024, the Moroccan National Telecommunications Authority (ANRT) issued Decision No. 24/16 on the Approval System for Terminal Equipment and Radio Electrical Equipment.
This document lists the requirements and procedures for approving terminal equipment and radio electrical equipment.
The main changes to this document are as follows: If the device does not have any telecommunications or radio communication interfaces, ANRT can now grant approval exemptions, but prior approval from ANRT is required. Modify marking requirements.
Added a list of devices that must display SAR values starting from May 1, 2025:
mobile phone
Intelligent mobile phone
Tablet computer equipped with SIM card and/or Wi Fi service
Smart watch equipped with SIM card and/or Wi Fi service
Cellular router and modem
walkie-talkie
Laptop equipped with SIM card and/or Wi Fi service
DECT telephone or cordless telephone
This decision shall come into effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, which is January 20, 2025.
Source: The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) of Morocco
Argentina - ENACOM
On March 24, 2025, ENACOM's Resolution 1268/2024 will come into effect. This resolution approves ENACOM-Q2-60.21 V24.1 metric and binary wave transmitters, receivers, and transceivers for fixed and land mobile services. This establishes the testing methods used by the laboratory in verifying specifications. Resolution 1268/2024 was issued on December 24, 2024
Approved equipment models must comply with the specifications of ENACOM-Q2-60.21 V24.1, which are considered the minimum necessary conditions for compatibility with the effective use of the radio spectrum.
notes:
Devices previously registered in RAMATEL according to CNT-Q2-60.10 and CNT-Q2-60.11 standards, as well as digital modulation devices registered according to the coding program specified in SC Resolution 784/87, will retain their registration numbers without the need for additional testing.
Resolution No. 1016 of October 25, 1996 and Resolution No. 4705 of September 7, 1993 of the former National Telecommunications Commission are now abolished.
The impact on the compliance assessment process:
Suitable for transmitters, receivers, and transceivers operating at frequencies ranging from 30 to 1000 MHz, used for fixed, base and mobile stations, fixed and land mobile services, tasks in exclusive or shared mode, and for transmitting voice or data signals using analog and/or digital modulation. This scope includes devices commonly referred to as handheld laptops as well as devices running in cluster systems.
Source: ENACOM
Mexico – IFT
On December 17, 2024, the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) of Mexico announced an agreement at its plenary meeting to classify the 64-71GHz frequency band as free spectrum and to release the technical operating conditions for this frequency band. The agreement came into effect on December 18, 2024.
The draft specifies the technical operating conditions allowed when the 64-71GHz frequency band is classified as free spectrum.
Source: IFT
Chile
On December 16, 2024, the Chilean Electricity and Fuel Regulatory Authority approved safety regulations for the following lighting fixtures and plans to implement them on December 31, 2025.
Source: Superintendency of Electricity and Fuels (SEC)
International Standards
Recently, the following new versions of international standards have been released:
Source: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Source: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
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