Cambodia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Kenya, Mongolia, Taiwan

Author: Global Market Access Update

May 15, 2026Global Market Access

Cambodia TRC Clarifies Local Importer Requirement

The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has recently clarified existing requirements for local importer information in the type approval process. Local Importers must be a company holding a Qualified Agent (QA) status with TRC. Certain products require an import permit from TRC prior to being shipped into Cambodia, and only QAs are eligible to apply for import permits. Importer names will not be displayed on the type approval certificate, it is only needed for TRC’s records. TRC is strictly reviewing local importer information during the application process, and failure to provide this information may result in additional requirements, delays, or rejection in the type approval process.

Kenya Updates Two Important Regulations on Model Approval

We would like to bring to your attention two important regulatory updates from Kenya regarding type approval.

1. Updated Technical Specifications (effective March 24, 2026)

As of March 24, 2026, all cellular devices submitted for approval in Kenya must comply with the following revised requirements:

USB Type-C as the charging interface
Charging cable must be detachable from the power adapter

Please note: This provision does not apply to equipment (phones, tablets, etc.) approved before March 24, 2026.

2. Mandatory Samples for Type Approval

Samples are now required for any type approval application in Kenya, as confirmed recently by the regulatory agency. This requirement cancels previous practices where certain equipment was exempt from providing samples.

Failure to comply with these provisions may lead to rejection of your projects in Kenya.

Hong Kong OFCA Updates Table of Frequency Allocations

The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong published an updated Table of Frequency Allocations in April 2026.

Singapore IMDA Updates Telecom Equipment Registration Guide and SDoC Form

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore has updated the following documents in March 2026:

Guide for Registration of Telecommunication Equipment
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)

Indonesia Komdigi Publishes Frequency Allocation Table 2026

Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital (Komdigi) in Indonesia has published Regulation No. 8 of 2026, on the Indonesia Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocation Table.

Kenya Imposes Mandatory Certification Requirements for Short-range and Wireless Devices

These mandatory certification requirements apply to short-range and wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. The requirements cover the following device categories, including but not limited to:

Bluetooth devices (e.g., headsets, wearables, sensors)
Smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Wireless peripherals (e.g., keyboards, mice)
Radio frequency (RF) remote controllers, including toy controllers
Short-range telemetry devices and industrial sensors operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems specifically operating in the 2.4 GHz band

Indonesia's SDPPI Issues New SAR Regulations

The latest regulation, KEPMEN No. 197 of 2026, has officially replaced the previous KEPMEN No. 177 of 2024. The key updates are as follows:

1. Use of Laboratory Declaration Letter (SAR SUKET):

For products requiring SAR testing, the use of a Laboratory Declaration Letter (SAR SUKET) is still permitted when applying for SDPPI certification, without having to wait for the issuance of a formal SAR test report. The transitional validity period lasts until July 31, 2027.

2. SAR Requirements for Tablets:

Under the previous regulation, tablets were required to comply with SAR testing for the head position. The new regulation revises this requirement as follows:

A. If a tablet is not designed for voice communication and its speaker does not need to be used close to the ear, it is exempt from SAR (head position) testing.

B. Documents required for exemption: a declaration letter stating that the tablet is not designed for voice communication and that the speaker does not need to be used close to the ear; along with product specification documents to prove the absence of such voice communication design, including internal photos showing all components and their positions.

Update to Mongolian CRC Certification Regulations

The Mongolian Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) has announced the implementation of updated CRC certification regulations effective March 26, 2026. The new regulations shorten the certification validity period to 3 or 4 years (depending on the product type), keep the certificate number unchanged, and remove the previous 6-year validity limit for test reports.

Taiwan Is Set to Regulate LED Light Source Control Devices

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan recently issued an announcement stating that, in order to ensure consumer rights and usage safety, light-emitting diode (LED) light source control devices will be included in the list of mandatory inspection items. The regulation will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Argentina's ENACOM Updates RAMATEL Certification Requirements

Argentina's National Communications Agency (ENACOM) issued Resolution No. 57-2026 on February 24, 2026, introducing important updates and adjustments to the RAMATEL (Registry of Telecom Equipment) certification system. The key updates are as follows:

1. Introduction of Third-Party Certification Bodies: Local third-party certification bodies have been established to issue certificates of conformity. These entities must be officially accredited by the Argentine Accreditation Body (OAA) under the IRAM ISO/IEC 17065 standard.

2. Effective Date: As of September 1, 2026, the new RAMATEL certification requirements will become fully effective. Until that date, the current review process remains unchanged.

3. Transition Arrangements for Existing Certificates: Currently valid ENACOM certificates will have their validity uniformly extended by three years, until February 26, 2029. Certificates expiring after that date must be renewed or re-applied for under the new certification requirements.

4. Product Classification: Telecom equipment certification is mandatory, and products will be divided into two categories:
- Class A: Consumer products (e.g., devices with wireless interfaces such as WLAN, WWAN, NFC, etc.)
- Class B: Professional-use products (e.g., specific medical devices)

5. Certificate Validity Period: ENACOM certificates will no longer have a fixed validity period. However, Class A products must undergo market surveillance carried out by the certification body every two years. Class B products, once initially certified, are not subject to the market surveillance process.