Global Regulatory Updates

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking feedback on draft updates to two Radio Standards Specifications: RSS-Gen Issue 6 and RSS-310 Issue 6. Overview RSS-Gen Issue 6 outlines general compliance requirements for all radio apparatus, including both licensed and licence-exempt devices. RSS-310 Issue 6 applies to licence-exempt Category II equipment, which does not require certification but must still meet technical standards. Comments must be submi

On March 23, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a public notice stating that certain routers are being added to its Covered List. The update applies to consumer grade routers that are produced outside the United States. In this notice, “foreign produced” includes routers where key stages such as design, development, manufacturing, or assembly take place outside the U.S. Because of this, new models of these routers will generally not be approved for entry

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has begun a proceeding to review whether CQC Internet of Vehicles Technical Service Co., Ltd. (CQC-IVTS) should remain an accredited testing laboratory under its equipment authorization program. The FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology raised concerns that CQC-IVTS may be associated with entities considered “prohibited entities” under FCC rules. These rules require accredited laboratories to operate independently and not be ow