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			<title><![CDATA[Brazil - Public Consultation No. 48, December 11, 2024]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[​Proposal for new technical requirements and operational procedures for the conformity assessment and licensing of data centers integrated into telecommunications networks. The initiative aims to ensure network resilience, physical and virtual security, and service continuity while promoting environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Once approved, these regulations will take effect one year after their official publication.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-06T01:35:32Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Brazil - Public Consultation No. 10, February 24, 2026]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Proposal for the establishment of technical requirements for the certification and licensing of TV 3.0 (second-generation digital terrestrial television) transmitters and retransmitters in Brazil. The regulation ensures these devices comply with international ATSC 3.0 standards while meeting national criteria for electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety, and radiofrequency use. Once enacted, it will replace previous guidelines to streamline the implementation of advanced digital broadcasting services nationwide.​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-06T01:34:04Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Canada - Consultation on RSS-310, Issue 6]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/canada-consultation-on-rss-310-issue-6-2.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​RSS-310 Issue 6 updates the standards for Category II license-exempt radio apparatus, replacing the 2020 version to better align with RSS-Gen. Key changes include the incorporation of requirements for stand-alone receivers and passive RFID tags, as well as simplified labeling and reporting rules. Notably, ultra-low power transmitters (≤ 6 nW) and those operating below 9 kHz are no longer fully excluded from ISED requirements but now receive specific exemptions from documentation and labeling.​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-06T01:31:46Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Canada - Consultation on RSS-Gen, Issue 6]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Notice is hereby given by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has amended the following standard: RSS-Gen, issue 6, General requirements for compliance of radio apparatus, sets out the general requirements applicable to licensed and license-exempt radio apparatus. RSS-Gen Issue 6 replaces the previous version to update general compliance requirements for radio apparatus. Key updates include expanded measurement ranges (up to 750 GHz), stricter equipment calibration standards, and streamlined labeling rules that now allow for QR codes and electronic labeling. Additionally, it clarifies licensing procedures and moves specific devices, like stand-alone receivers, to other regulatory standards.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-06T01:29:53Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chile - Exempt Resolution No. 9,425 Approving the List of Non-Industrial Hazardous Substances Notified in the Year 2025]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/chile-exempt-resolution-no-9-425-approving-the-list-of-non-industrial-hazardous-substances-notified-in-the-year-2025.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​Chile's Ministry of the Environment has issued Exempt Resolution No. 9,425, approving the 2025 list of notified non-industrial dangerous substances as required by Health Ministry Decree No. 57. Under this regulation, manufacturers and importers of dangerous substances exceeding one ton per year must report them to the government for classification and safety monitoring.​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-06T01:28:22Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[USA - Implementing Statutory Addition of Certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory Beginning with Reporting Year 2026]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/usa-implementing-statutory-addition-of-certain-per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-to-the-toxics-release-inventory-beginning-with-reporting-year-2026-2.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the list of chemicals subject to toxic chemical release reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). Specifically, this action updates the regulations to identify one perfluoroalkyl substance that must be reported pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020 NDAA) enacted on December 20, 2019. As this action is being taken to conform the regulations to a Congressional legislative mandate, notice and comment rulemaking is unnecessary.​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-06T01:25:53Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kuwait - Energy Efficiency Update to Electric Motors]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/kuwait-energy-efficiency-update-to-electric-motors.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​According to Kuwait MOCI Decree 52-2025, enforcement date of KWS 1897:2023 for Rotating electrical machines - Efficiency classes of AC operated motors, is updated to November 30, 2026 .]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-06T00:42:59Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Qatar - Newly Published National Frequency Allocation Plan]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/qatar-newly-published-national-frequency-allocation-plan.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) updated the Qatar National Frequency Allocation Plan (QNFAP) to reflect the outcomes of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) and the latest development of radio spectrum applications as well as the current and future demands of radio spectrum.​​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-05T07:23:09Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Argentina - New Regulations for ENACOM Approval - Resolution 57/2026]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/argentina-new-regulations-for-enacom-approval-resolution-57-2026.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​Argentina's new regulatory framework, Resolution 57/2026, fundamentally shifts the telecommunications approval process by delegating certification to specialized third-party entities. Delegated Certification Authority: Effective September 1, 2026, ENACOM will transition from direct administrative processing to a system where newly established Certification Agencies (OCPs) issue Certificates of Conformity based on ISO/IEC standards. Risk-Based Product Categorization: The framework introduces a tiered system where Class A (Public Use) products require biennial market surveillance, while Class B (Professional Use) products benefit from more flexible testing source priorities and no mandatory surveillance. Operational Efficiency and Compliance: The regulation streamlines approvals by allowing "Product Family" registrations and mandates that all equipment sold via e-commerce platforms must clearly display its RAMATEL registration number.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-05T00:20:47Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[United Kingdom - Proposed Great Britain (GB) Mandatory Classification and Labeling of 60 Hazardous Chemical Substances]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/united-kingdom-proposed-great-britain-gb-mandatory-classification-and-labeling-of-60-hazardous-chemical-substances.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this proposal is to amend the Great Britain mandatory classification and labeling list (the GB MC​L list), following review, by introducing new and revised entries for the mandatory classification and labeling of 60 hazardous chemical substances.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-04T01:36:12Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Australia - Limited Review of the Mandatory Safety Standard for Baby Bath Aids]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/australia-limited-review-of-the-mandatory-safety-standard-for-baby-bath-aids.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​The mandatory standard first came into effect in 2005 and was last updated in 2017. The mandatory standard contains requirements for warning statement labeling for baby bath aids and their packaging. The mandatory standard also contains requirements for the permanency of warning statement labels applied to baby bath aids. The mandatory standard applies to baby bath aids which are defined as a device designed to provide support to a baby while the baby is being bathed.​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-04T01:25:42Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[China - Public Consultation on Additives for Food Contact Materials]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/china-public-consultation-on-additives-for-food-contact-materials.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​The public consultation is about expand​​ing the scope of usage of additives for food contact materials and products: - C.I.SolventViolet36; 1,8-bis[(4-methylphenyl) amino]-9,10-anthracenedione - C.I.SolventBlue97; 1,4-bis[(2,6-diethyl-4-methylphenyl) amino]-9,10-anthracenedione​​​.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-04T00:04:11Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[China - Draft Plan for GB Standards on Lithium Battery for Electrical Equipment]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/china-draft-plan-for-gb-standards-on-lithium-battery-for-electrical-equipment.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​Draft GB Standards on Lithium Battery for Electrical Equipment: Part 1 - General requirements Part 2 - Electrical tools Part 3 - Portable Household Appliances​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-03T23:58:56Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[UAE - Spectrum Outlook (2026-2031)]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/uae-spectrum-outlook-2026-2031.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​The UAE TDRA’s Spectrum Outlook (2026–2031) outlines a strategic framework to drive digital transformation under "We the UAE 2031," focusing on 5G/6G deployment, IoT, and AI. Key initiatives include opening new spectrum bands, utilizing AI for spectrum management, and enabling non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to boost economic growth.​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-03T23:53:42Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thailand - Updated Technical Requirements for Wireless Microphones]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/thailand-updated-technical-requirements-for-wireless-microphones.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​Announcement of Thailand NBTC in order to establish new technical standard for Wireless Microphone and Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT): 1) NBTC TS 1006-2568 Technical standard for wireless microphone (updated standard). 2) NBTC TS 1042-2568 Technical standard for Digital Radiocommunication equipment using Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) technology (new standard). 3) Criteria of using frequency and radiocommunication equipment that are authorized to use in general (updated announcement). Announcement date by NBTC: November 13, 2025 Announcement date on Royal Gazette: December 4, 2025 Effective date: December 5, 2025​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-03T23:51:39Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Singapore - Updates on the Phase‑Out of Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/singapore-updates-on-the-phase-out-of-chlorpyrifos-mccps-and-lc-pfcas.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​With effect from December 16, 2026, the manufacture, import and export of Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (chlorination levels ≥ 45% chlorine by weight), LC-PFCAs, as well as products containing these chemicals, will not be allowed in Singapore in alignment with the Stockholm Convention.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-03T08:01:24Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Singapore - Public Consultation on Extending MEPS and MELS to All Regulated Goods Imported by End-User for Their Own Use]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/singapore-public-consultation-on-extending-meps-and-mels-to-all-regulated-goods-imported-by-end-user-for-their-own-use.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore is seeking feedback to extend Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Mandatory Energy Labeling Scheme (MELS) requirements to all regulated goods imported by end-users, for their own use.​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-03T07:59:27Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Singapore - Draft Technical Specifications for Cellular Mobile Terminal]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/singapore-draft-technical-specifications-for-cellular-mobile-terminal.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​This Specification defines the minimum technical requirements for Cellular Mobile Terminals (termed “CMTs” in this Specification) to be used in the Public Mobile Radio Communication System and services which employ: (a) ITU IMT-2000 radio interface technologies (E-UTRA FDD) identified in ITU-R M.1457-14, and transposed from 3GPP Release 8 and 9; (b) ITU IMT-Advanced radio interface technologies (LTE-Advanced) identified in ITU-R M.2012-4, and transposed from 3GPP Release 10 and beyond; (c) LTE-Advanced technology series from 3GPP Release 13 onwards, marked with LTE-Advanced Pro; and (d) ITU IMT-2020 radio interface technologies (5G NR) identified in ITU-R M.2412-0, and transposed from 3GPP Release 15 and beyond. CMTs may include handheld, portable and vehicle-mounted equipment, and RF interface cards and modems.]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-03T07:57:16Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Singapore - Draft Reference Specification for Secure Deployment of Quantum Key Distribution Networks]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/singapore-draft-reference-specification-for-secure-deployment-of-quantum-key-distribution-networks.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​The IMDA Reference Specification for Quantum Key Distribution Networks (RS QKDN) was published in June 2023 to guide the deployment and interoperability of QKDN infrastructure in Singapore. Building on this foundational specification, the Reference Specification for the Secure Deployment of QKDN focuses specifically on the security architecture, risks, and countermeasures needed to ensure the resilience and trustworthiness of QKDN implementations. This security-focused specification provides practical guidance to safeguard the end-to-end operations of QKD networks (QKDNs). By aligning with this specification, implementers and operators can establish a robust security baseline that strengthens trust in QKD-enabled systems and ensures secure integration with conventional networks.​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-03T07:54:54Z</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia - Draft Regulatory Framework for Licensing Cybersecurity Services, Products and Solutions]]></title>
			<link><![CDATA[/regulations-and-standards/en/saudi-arabia-draft-regulatory-framework-for-licensing-cybersecurity-services-products-and-solutions.html]]></link>
			<description><![CDATA[​​This Framework aims to regulate the provision of cybersecurity services and products in the Kingdom through a regulatory framework that defines the responsibilities and obligations of the licensee, contributing to promoting the efficiency and quality of such services, products, and solutions during their delivery to various entities.​]]></description>
			<pubDate>2026-03-03T07:53:01Z</pubDate>
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