On February 19, 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital of Indonesia introduced a new draft decree regarding Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for cellular phones and tablet computers. This regulation is intended to replace the previous decree from 2024 (Nomor 177 Tahun 2024).

On February 10, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued guidelines for verifying the rated capacity of portable sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries. Manufacturers must comply with the test method specified in Clause 7.3.1 of IS 16047 (Part 3):2018 / IEC 61960-3:2017.

Following up on the MRT IA news dated September 17, 2025, regarding Uzbekistan's Technical Regulation (Resolution No. 517, dated August 15, 2025), which restricts hazardous substances in electrical and radio electronic products.

On February 10, 2026, the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana launched a public consultation on the draft Technical Specifications for Terminal Communication Equipment.

On February 5, 2026, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain issued Decision No. 1 of 2026, which sets out the regulatory requirements for eSIM roaming services used exclusively outside the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Recently, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority(TRA) of Oman launched the Self-Declaration of Conformity service as part of the Type Approval System, within its ongoing efforts to enhance the framework for approving telecommunications equipment and to adopt modern regulatory tools that contribute to faster procedures and improved efficiency of services provided to beneficiaries.

On February 10, 2026, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) of Korea issued an amendment to the technical standards for wireless equipment (Notice No. 2026-10), specifically refining the regulations for 6 GHz Wireless Access Systems (Wi-Fi).

DJID of Indonesia recently issued an official letter on the testing requirements for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) devices operating in the 6 GHz band. According to the letter, effective 15 January 2026, DJID will accept 6 GHz RLAN test reports for certification only if they are issued by authorized domestic telecommunications testing laboratories in Indonesia or by foreign laboratories located in countries with a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Indonesia.

On January 1, 2026, Moldova’s communications regulator officially rebranded from ANRCETI to ARCOM (the National Agency for Communications Regulation).

On January 21, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced a one-year extension for the mandatory implementation of the revised safety standard IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 (aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020) for Adapters for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances.