Author: Koo Kim

Regulatory Updates | QCVN
【Vietnam ICT】Enforces Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN: Paradigm Shift to Risk-Based Conformity Framework and Introduction of E-Labeling
ByKoo Kim 2026 年 5 月 29 日2026 年 6 月 29 日
A significant regulatory transition is set to reshape the market access landscape in Southeast Asia. The Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) officially issued Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN. This landmark regulation will enter into force on May 25, 2026, fully replacing the long-standing Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN. The core of this regulatory overhaul is Vietnam’s transition…
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Insights | CRA
IEC 62443 Certified? Why That Still Doesn’t Mean You’re CRA Compliant
ByKoo Kim 2026 年 5 月 25 日2026 年 6 月 26 日
One of the most common questions in the realm of cybersecurity compliance, particularly concerning the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), is whether existing IEC 62443 certification automatically translates to CRA compliance. The short answer is: not necessarily. While IEC 62443 is a widely referenced cybersecurity framework, it’s crucial to understand that it should not be…
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DJID | Regulatory Updates
【DJID】Indonesia Revises SAR Regulations for Tablets and Wearables (KEPMEN No. 197 of 2026)
ByKoo Kim 2026 年 5 月 24 日2026 年 6 月 24 日
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI/DJID, formerly KEMKOMINFO/SDPPI) has officially issued a new decree, KEPMEN No. 197 of 2026, regarding Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits for telecommunication devices. This latest regulation immediately replaces the previous KEPMEN No. 177 of 2024. For manufacturers of mobile phones, tablets, and connected wearables targetting the Indonesian…
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BSMI | Regulatory Updates
【BSMI】Taiwan BSMI to Enforce Mandatory Inspection for LED Light Source Control Devices
ByKoo Kim 2026 年 5 月 24 日2026 年 6 月 24 日
If your product portfolio includes lighting equipment, LED drivers, or power supplies targeting the Taiwanese market, please look closely at this upcoming regulatory change. The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan has officially announced that LED light source control devices will be included in the list…
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EU AI ACT | Regulatory Updates
【EU】EU Agrees to Simplify AI Rules to Boost Innovation, Ban ‘Nudification’ Apps, and Set Clear Hardware Integration Timelines
ByKoo Kim 2026 年 5 月 19 日2026 年 6 月 24 日
Understanding the “Digital Omnibus on AI”: Key Compliance Deadlines Enforced for High-Risk Systems (2027) and Smart Integrated Products (2028). Global software compliance and smart hardware market access have reached a pivotal milestone. The European Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on simpler, innovation-friendly rules…
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CAK | Regulatory Updates
【CAK】Kenya Enforces Mandatory Certification for Short-Range and Wireless Devices
ByKoo Kim 2026 年 5 月 19 日2026 年 6 月 24 日
If you are manufacturing, importing, or distributing wireless products targetting East African markets, please take note of an important regulatory enforcement. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has clarified and strictly enforced type approval mandates for Short-Range Devices (SRDs) and Wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment operating within the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. To…
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Regulatory Updates | BSMI
【BSMI】Household Energy Storage Equipment Will Be Subject to Mandatory Inspection Starting July 1, 2026.
ByKoo Kim 2026 年 4 月 26 日2026 年 6 月 29 日
Stationary Lithium Energy Storage Systems will be subject to mandatory inspection starting July 1, 2026. Imported and domestically manufactured products will be required to undergo inspection. The applicable conformity assessment procedures include either type approval followed by batch-by-batch inspection, or a dual-track approach consisting of batch inspection and registration of product certification. For single cells…
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