On May 31, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China (CNCA) issued the “Announcement on Adding Certification Standards for Power Banks and Other Products Subject to China Compulsory Certification and Releasing the New Version of the Implementation Rules” (hereinafter referred to as the “Announcement”), adjusting and improving the CCC certification implementation requirements.

On May 28, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the “Administrative Measures for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products” (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Order No. 32 of 2016), China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Compliance Management Catalogue for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (2026 Edition)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Compliance Management Catalogue”) and the “Exemption List for Restricted Substance Applications in the Compliance Management Catalogue (2026 Edition)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Exemption List”).

Recently, the National Telecommunications Commission of the Philippines proposed amending NTC Memorandum Circular No. 03-05-2007 to include the 77-81 GHz band for short-range devices intended for movement detection and alert applications.

On May 11, 2026, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) proposed updates to the safety guidelines under Notice No. 2026-143 for tablet PCs and batteries.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs recently announced plans to conduct a selection process for the 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz frequency bands to expand mobile broadband coverage and improve 4G/5G service quality across Indonesia.

On May 20, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India released updated guidelines for the formation of product series under the IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 safety standard. These guidelines define a product family as a group of products that share a common design, construction, and safety-critical parts that are essential for compliance with applicable safety requirements. All safety-critical parts must be of the same type across the series.

On May 4, 2026, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand has launched a public consultation on five draft notifications related to radar radio communication equipment and spectrum use for general applications.

On May 7, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of Vietnam released a draft circular that redefines certification methods for various products. The draft is currently open for public consultation until May 20, 2026, and is expected to take effect on July 1, 2026.

The Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) in Argentina issued Resolution 57/2026 on February 24, 2026, establishing a new homologation framework and related procedures. The resolution introduces key changes in the following areas: