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Latest ISED Canada notices

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About adopted KDB procedures, Wireless Power Transfer Devices, Alternate measurement procedures, IECS-002 Issue 7, IECS-001 Issue 5, RSS-125 Issue 3, RSS-192 Issue 4, RSS-HAC Issue 1, TAS protocol, RSS-222 Issue 2, RSS-191 Issue 3, RSS-310 Issue 5, RSS-210 Issue 10, Applicability of IEC6209-3, January update on Electronic labelling, etc.


Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:00 GMT
New IC RSS-247 with RSS-210

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Canada issued RSS-247 Issue 1 for DSSS/FHSS equipment on May 28, 2015. Annex 8 & 9 were taken out of the RSS-210 standard, and converted into a new RSS-247 standard. However, the RSS-210 standard continues to exist! RSS-210 for DSSS/FHSS/Digitally modulated can be used until August 28 this year, after that date, all new WiFi, BT upto V3.0 and BT V4.0, Zigbee, MSK/FSK/GFSK modulated devices must be tested to RSS-247. Equipment like momentary transmitters or equipment operating under the bare EMC limit (comparable with FCC 15.249) shall continue to be tested with RSS-210 Issue 8 with its amendment 2010. Then, less often used is Annex 11 of RSS-210 for Level Probing Radar Equipment, this was also taken out and transformed into a new standard RSS-211 Issue 1.


Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:00 GMT
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, Zigbee
Teleconformity provides Testing and Certification services for all kinds of IEEE 802.11abgn, Bluetooth (+/-EDR, all versions) and Zigbee devices for FCC (15.247, 15.407), Industry Canada (RSS-210), R&TTE Europe (EN300328, EN301893) and MIC Japan (item 19 to 19-3-2 and if desired including the 4.9-5.091GHz band). For more information or an inquiry, you are welcome to contact us.

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:00 GMT
IC RX label when sold with TX
Canada, Industry Canada allows for receivers that are shipped/sold together with transmitters/transceivers in the same package, to also bear the same IC ID as the (tested) transmitter/transceiver. For more information, please contact Teleconformity.

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:00 GMT
Canada Spectrum Demand
Canada, IC Study of Future Demand for Radio Spectrum in Canada 2011-2015 (published on 6/1).

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:20:00 GMT
Canada FSS Licensing
Canada, Comments Received on Gazette Notice No. SMSE-003-12 regarding Consultation on the Licensing Framework for Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) and Broadcasting-Satellite Service (BSS) in Canada.

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00 GMT
Canada Study WiFi EMF
Canada, case Study regarding Measurements of Radio Frequency Exposure from Wi-Fi Devices.

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:40 GMT
Canada Roaming & Towers
Canada, comments Received on Gazette Notice DGSO-001-12 regarding Proposed Revisions to the Frameworks for Mandatory Roaming and Antenna Tower and Site Sharing.

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:10 GMT
Canada TFA issues
Canada, Gazette Notice No. SMSE-010-12 regarding Consultation on Changes to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations and to RBR-4 to Allow for Amateur Radio Service Use in the 5 MHz Band.

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:40 GMT
Canada 38 GHz band
Canada, CPC-2-1-17 regarding Licensing Process and Application Procedure for Non-auctioned Spectrum Licences in the 38 GHz Band.

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:45 GMT
Canada new SRSP issued
Canada, Gazette Notice No. SMSE-004-12 regarding the New Issue of SRSP-308.2, SRSP-310.5 and SRSP-301.7.

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:00 GMT
Canada Telecom Decision CRTC 2011-733
Industry Canada, comments received on gazette notice DGPT-001-12 related to the petition to the Governor in Council concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2011-733.

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:05 GMT
Canada 3500MHz licenses
Industry Canada, Extension of Implementation of Spectrum Usage Deadline for 3500 MHz Licenses.

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:00 GMT
Canada 2300MHz licenses
Industry Canada, Extension of Implementation of Spectrum Usage Deadline for 2300 MHz Licenses.

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:00 GMT
Canada FSS & BSS licensing
Industry Canada, Consultation on the Licensing Framework for Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) and Broadcasting-Satellite Service (BSS).

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:00 GMT
Canada Roaming & Sharing
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice DGSO-001-12 concerning Proposed Revisions to the Frameworks for Mandatory Roaming and Antenna Tower and Site Sharing.

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:00 GMT
Canada Telecom Decision CRTC
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice DGTP-001-12 concerning a Petition to the Governor in Council concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2011-733.

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:30 GMT
Canada energy update
Canada, as of April this 2012, external power supplies for audio/video products, including televisions, must be verified by NRCan related to energy efficiency. For more information, contact Teleconformity.

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00 GMT
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, Zigbee
Teleconformity provides Testing and Certification services for all kinds of IEEE 802.11abgn, Bluetooth (+/-EDR, all versions) and Zigbee devices for FCC (15.247, 15.407), Industry Canada (RSS-210), R&TTE Europe (EN300328, EN301893) and MIC Japan (item 19 to 19-3-2 and if desired including the 4.9-5.091GHz band). For more information or an inquiry, you are welcome to contact us.

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00 GMT
GSM-WCDMA-HSPA Compliance
Teleconformity provides Testing and Certification services for CDMA, GSM/DCS/PCS and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA for FCC (22H/24E/27), Industry Canada, R&TTE Europe and MIC Japan. Learn more about Cellular Technologies in the link provided. For more information or an inquiry, you are welcome to contact us.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00 GMT
Teleconformity DECT Certification
Teleconformity provides North American DECT testing and Certification, covering traditional CDMA450 systems, 2.4GHz DSSS phones and "real DECT" in the 1910-1930MHz band (which for FCC requires UTAM involvement). For Canada, the standard used is RSS-213. For Europe, DECT is designated in the 1880-1900MHz band and has also the experience to test and certify this technology. Learn more about DECT in the link provided. For more information or an inquiry, you are welcome to contact us.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00 GMT
Canada-US sharing agreement
Industry Canada, Sharing Arrangement Between the Department of Industry of Canada and the Federal Communications Commission of the United States of America Concerning the Use of the Frequency Bands 806-824 MHz and 851-869 MHz by the Land Mobile Service Along the Canada-United States Border.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:06 GMT
Canada RSS-Gen/310 Changes
Industry Canada, Regulatory Standards Notice 2012-DRS0126 regarding Changes to RSS-Gen Issue 3 and RSS-310 Issue 3.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:04 GMT
Canada RSS-111
Industry Canada, RSS-111 for Broadband Public Safety Equipment Operating in the Band 4940-4990 MHz.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:02 GMT
Canada RSS-182
Industry Canada, RSS-182 for Maritime Radio Transmitters and Receivers in the Band 156-162.5 MHz.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00 GMT
Canada RSS-288
Industry Canada, RSS-288 for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

Fri, 28 Jan 2012 08:35 GMT
Canada Receivers Update
Industry Canada, 30-960MHz stand alone receivers do not any longer require Certification, however testing against RSS-Gen and labeling per RSS-Gen remains required. All other 30-960MHz receivers are excluded from testing, labeling and certification.

Fri, 18 Jan 2012 18:00 GMT
Canada standards Update
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-001-12 regarding the revision of RSS-111, RSS-182 and RSS-288 (renumbered from RSS-188).

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:00 GMT
Canada standards Update
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-001-12 regarding the release of New Issues of RSS-111, RSS-182 and RSS-288, as well as well as the Withdrawal of RSS-193.

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00 GMT
Draft TIA 4965 Volume Control
USA ACTA, Canada TAPAC, ANSI/TIA 4965 regarding Receive Volume Control Requirements for Digital and Analog Wireline Terminals (equal to TAPAC-2011011005).

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:50 GMT
Canada TV Channel 51 Update
Industry Canada, Advisory Letter of Moratorium on the Use of Television Channel 51 (published: 2011-12-30).

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:00 GMT
Canada Importing RF Equipment
Industry Canada, information on Importing Wireless Equipment into Canada (published: 2011-12-27).

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:10 GMT
Canada FM Broadcast Update
Industry Canada, BPR-3 regarding Application Procedures and Rules for FM Broadcasting Undertakings.

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00 GMT
Teleconformity Approval Services

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Teleconformity is a successful provider of professional and cost effective Regulatory Approval Services, including international
Type Approvals for Radio and Telecommunication Equipment in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Teleconformity also provides Product Certification services for various certification schemes, such as FCC , IC , R&TTE , MIC Japan , and others. Be invited to check out our services.
All our clients are highly valuated and assisted effectively.
We welcome you too!


Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:20 GMT
Canada 698MHz Update
Industry Canada, Reply Comments on Gazette Notice No. SMSE-012-11 regarding Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the Use of Non Broadcasting Applications in the Television Broadcasting Bands Below 698 MHz.

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:00 GMT
Canada broadcast under 698MHz
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice No. SMSE-015-11 regarding the New Issue of TRC-49 (published: 2011-11-19).

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00 GMT
Canada broadcast under 698Mce
Industry Canada, Comments Received on Gazette Notice SMSE-012-11 regarding the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the Use of Non Broadcasting Applications in the Television Broadcasting Bands Below 698 MHz (published: 2011-11-08).

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00 GMT
Canada UWB update
Industry Canada now permits UWB medical indoor communication devices in hospitals and health facilities (CB notice 2010-14) per updated section 6.5 of RSS-220 (UWB).

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:00 GMT
Canada service fees
Industry Canada, new IC certification fees published in TRC-49.

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:50 GMT
IC comments for fixed services
Industry Canada, comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-010-11 regarding the Consultation on Spectrum Utilization of Frequency Bands 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz by the fixed service.

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:00 GMT
Canada Efficiency Regulation A11

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Canada, on 2011-10-12, Part II of the Canada Gazette announces a new Amendment (number 11) providing changes to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations. Products affected are Electrical motors, Residential gas and oil boilers, dry-type transformers, large airconditioners and heat pumps and commercial self-contained refrigeration. Follow the link to read the details.


Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:15 GMT
IC Professional Radio Website
Industry Canada, the new Professional Radio Operator website relates to professional radio operator certificates services. This new website provides an accredited examiner search option for the Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A) and includes a current list of accredited institutions for the training and assessment for the Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) and the General Operator Certificate (GOC). In addition, various online application forms are now available for accredited examiners and radio certificate holders.

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:10 GMT
IC Amateur Radio Website
Industry Canada, the new Amateur Radio Operator website provides information regarding available call signs, accredited examiners, amateur certificate holders and assigned call signs, including those for clubs and special events. In addition, various online application forms are now available for amateur radio operators and accredited examiners.

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:00 GMT
IC launches 2 new Radio websites
Industry Canada, Launch of a new Amateur Radio Operator Certificate Website and Launch of a new Professional Radio Operator Certificates Website.

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:20 GMT
IC release of DES-LAB Issue 5
Industry Canada, new DES-LAB, Issue 5, about Designation of Testing Laboratories.

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:15 GMT
IC release of DES-CB Issue 3
Industry Canada, new DES-CB, Issue 3, about Designation of Certification Bodies.

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:10 GMT
IC release of CB-02 Issue 6
Industry Canada, new CB-02, Issue 6, about the Operation of Certification Bodies.

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:05 GMT
IC release of CB-01 Issue 4
Industry Canada, new CB-01, Issue 4, about Requirements for Certification Bodies.

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:00 GMT
Update of CB-01/-02 & DES-CB/-LABregional and district info

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Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-014-11 about CB-01 Issue 4, CB-02 Issue 6, DES-CB Issue 3, and DES-LAB(E).


Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:00 GMT
IC regional and district info
Industry Canada, publication of RIC-66, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Regional and District Offices.

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:00 GMT
IC 17GHz BSS Gazette Notice
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice - Call for Interest in the Licence for 17 GHz Broadcasting-Satellite Service (BSS) Spectrum at the 95 degrees West Orbital Position.

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:00 GMT
IC 17GHz BSS Interest
Industry Canada, Call for Interest in the Licence for 17 GHz Broadcasting-Satellite Service (BSS) Spectrum at the 95 degrees West Orbital Position.

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:10 GMT
FCC - IC sharing agreement
US - Canadian sharing agreement between the Department of Industry of Canada and the FCC of the United States of America Concerning the Use of the Frequency Bands along the Canada-United States Border in:
698-758 + 776-788 MHz for Fixed and Mobile (Except Aeronautical Mobile) services;
824-849 + 869-894 MHz for Cellular Radio Systems;
806-824 + 851-869 MHz for Land Mobile Services.


Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00 GMT
IC policy TV bands < 698MHz
Canada, IC Gazette Notice SMSE-012-11 about the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the Use of Non-Broadcasting Applications in the Television Broadcasting Bands Below 698 MHz (published: 2011-08-27).

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00 GMT
IC policy TV bands < 698MHz
Canada, IC Gazette Notice SMSE-012-11 about the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the Use of Non-Broadcasting Applications in the Television Broadcasting Bands Below 698 MHz.

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:00 GMT
Canada Licensing (CPC-2-1-25)
Industry Canada, CPC-2-1-25 Radio Station licensing proce- dure for Radiocommunication Service Providers (published: 2011-08-17).

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:05 GMT
Canada PCS in the 2GHz band
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice DGSO-003-11 regarding Available Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum in the 2 GHz Frequency Range (published: 2011-08-13).

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00 GMT
Canada PCS in the 2GHz band
Industry Canada, regarding available Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum in the 2 GHz Frequency Range (published: 2011-08-13).

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:00 GMT
Canada broadband use increase
Canada, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommuni- cations Commission (CRTC) issued its annual Communi- cations Monitoring Report providing an overview of the Canadian telecommunications and broadcasting industries.

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:00 GMT
Importing Wireless in Canada
Industry Canada, information by IC regarding Importing Wireless Equipment into Canada (published: 2011-07-29).

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:00 GMT
Jammers prohibited in Canada
Industry Canada, Jamming Devices are Prohibited in Canada: THAT'S THE LAW (published: 2011-07-22).

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:05 GMT
Canada 71-76+81-86+92-95 GHz
Industry Canada, Consultation on Spectrum Utilization of Frequency Bands 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz by the Fixed Service (published: 2011-07-22).

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:00 GMT
Canada 71-76+81-86+92-95 GHz
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-010-11 regarding the Consultation on Spectrum Utilization of Frequency Bands 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz by the Fixed Service (published: 2011-07-22).

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:00 GMT
25.25-28.35 GHz in Canada
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-011-11 regarding Spectrum Utilization Policy, Decisions on the Band 25.25-28.35 GHz (published: 2011-06-30).

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:00 GMT
ITR review by CPC Canada
Industry Canada, ITU review of the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs), 2012 World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-2012), Canadian Preparatory Committee (CPC/ITU-WCIT); (published: 2011-06-30).

Tue 21 Jun 2011 07:00 GMT
New world, new Legislation?
Canada, according to CRTC Chairman, Konrad von Finckenstein, in a digital world, regulatory change is necessary. He said: "We need new legislation and a new institutional framework. We cannot make the most of new opportunities when we are limited by the practices and the structures of the past".

Mon 20 Jun 2011 17:00 GMT
Canada Spectrum Inventory 2010
Industry Canada has published a Radio Spectrum Inventory for the year 2010. Please follow the link to download the respective document. It may take a while, because the document size is over 18 Megabyte!!

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:00 GMT
IC issues RSS-119 Issue 11
Industry Canada, notice No. SMSE-007-11 announcing a new version of RSS-119 (version 11) was issued, concerning Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Transmitters and Receivers Operating in the Frequency Range 27.41-960 MHz.

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:00 GMT
IC update (2500-2690 MHz)
Industry Canada, Reply Comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-005-11 about Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework to License Spectrum in the Band 2500-2690 MHz.

Thu, 19 May 2011 08:00 GMT
IC Surveillance Update
Industry Canada has issued a document that clarifies its market surveillance requirements.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:00 GMT
IC, consultation on BRS & 2.6GHz

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Industry Canada, Comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-005-10 - Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a policy and technical framework to license spectrum in the band 2500-2690MHz.


Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:00 GMT
IC, reactions on 700MHz consultation

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Industry Canada, Reply Comments received on Gazette Notice SMSE-018-10 - Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the 700 MHz Band and Aspects Related to Commercial Mobile Spectrum.


Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:00 GMT
IC, new issue of CPC-2-1-11

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Industry Canada released Issue 2 of CPC-2-1-11, dealing Low-power Licensed Radio Apparatus.


Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:00 GMT
IC Gazette Notices
Industry Canada, various Gazette Notices Issued:
2011-18-03: Gazette Notice DGTP-002-11 - Petition to the Governor in Council Concerning Telecom Decision CRTC 2010-805 ; 2011-14-03: Gazette Notice SMSE-009-11 - Extension to the Reply Comment Period for the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the 700 MHz Band and Aspects Related to Commercial Mobile Spectrum ; 2011-14-03: Gazette Notice DGSO-001-11 - Decisions on Revisions to the Framework for Spectrum Auctions in Canada ; 2011-14-03: Gazette Notice DGSO-002-11 DGSO-002-11 - Renewal Process for Cellular and Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum Licenses


Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:00 GMT
IC, new issue of RSS-170

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Gazette Notice SMSE-004-11 announces a new Issue of RSS-170, Issue 2, dealing with Mobile Earth Stations and Ancillary Terrestrial Component Equipment Operating in the Mobile-Satellite Service Bands.


Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:00 GMT
IC, new issue of RSS-123

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Industry Canada releases RSS-123 Issue 2, recognition, which sets out the requirements for certification of licensed low-power radio apparatus operating in various frequency bands, such as low-power auxiliary equipment and wireless cameras.


Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:00 GMT
Teleconformity Approval Services

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Teleconformity is a successful provider of professional and cost effective Regulatory Approval Services, including international
Type Approvals for Radio and Telecommunication Equipment in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Teleconformity also provides Product Certification services for various certification schemes, such as FCC , IC , R&TTE , MIC Japan , and others. Be invited to check out our services.
All our clients are highly valuated and assisted effectively.
We welcome you too!


Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:00 GMT
TCB Council Workshop

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The TCB Council organizes a Workshop to be held from April 5-7 in Baltimore. Topics include FCC Updates and Roundtable discussions, Industry Canada Updates, Korea Approvals Update, Japan MRA Updates and 60GHz Technology.


Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:00 GMT
Canada SC6 template
Industry Canada, Issue of TN-261 - Safety Code 6 (SC6) Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance Evaluation Template (Uncontrolled Environment Exposure Limits).

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:00 GMT
Canada SC6 measurements
Industry Canada, Issue of TN-329 - Safety Code 6 (SC6) Measurement Procedures (Uncontrolled Environment).

Tue, 10 Feb 2011 19:00 GMT
Canada band plan
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-005-11 — Decisions on a Band Plan for Broadband Radio Service (BRS) and Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework to License Spectrum in the Band 2500-2690 MHz.

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:00 GMT
APEC TEL meeting No. 43

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China, 43rd meeting of the APEC Telecommunication and Information Working group in Hangzhou China from March 27 ~ April 1 (2011).


Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00 GMT
IC Notices to Users

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Industry Canada, if the Required Notices to Users (RSS Gen 5.3), usually stated in the user manual, are not available at time of application for certification, instead a declaration letter may be included, stating that the Required Notices to Users as stated in RSS-Gen 5.3 will be included with the product documentation when the product is offered for sale or lease in Canada.


Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00 GMT
ESTA Standards Watch Vol.14

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Summary of update on standards by ESTA (Canada), Volume 14 (source: www.citt.org). Among others, it includes details about Labeling for Indonesia.


Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:15 GMT
Industry Canada bystander SAR
In addition to our news item of July 2, 2010 regarding Accepted FCC KDB for SAR measurement, Industry Canada released SPR-001 (Issued on January 1, 2011) specifying supplementary requirements for bystander SAR concerning Laptop Type Computers with Antennas Built-In on Display Screen (Laptop Mode/ Tablet Mode).

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:00 GMT
NAFTA commits to Telecom MRA

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Joint Statement from the January 10, 2011 meeting of the NAFTA FTC includes reaffirmation of the joint commitment to enter into bilateral MRAs that establish procedures for accepting test results from laboratories or testing facilities in the territory of another NAFTA country (USA, Mexico, Canada) for use in the conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment. This will allow a manufacturer to test a product only once and then have the test results accepted in other NAFTA countries. It is the goal to conclude the MRAs by May 2011.


Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:00 GMT
IC GPS Repeater Licensing
Industry Canada CPC-2-5-01 Licensing Procedure for Global Positioning System (GPS) Active Repeater Stations.

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT
IC updated RSS-Gen, RSS-210 and RSS-310

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Industry Canada Gazette Notice SMSE-016-10 - New Issues of RSS-Gen, RSS-210 and RSS-310. The documents RSS-210, Issue 8; RSS-310, Issue 3; and RSS-Gen, Issue 3, will come into force as of the date of publication of this notice.


Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT
IC updated SRSP-314.5
Industry Canada SRSP-314.5. sets out Technical Requirements for Fixed Line Of Sight Radio Systems operating in the Band 14.5 - 15.35 GHz.

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:10 GMT
Available PCS Spectrum in Canada
Industry Canada Gazette Notice DGSO-003-10 - Available Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum in the 2 GHz Frequency Range.

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:00 GMT
Canada Terminal Equipment Amendment
Industry Canada Gazette Notice SMSE-010-10 - CS-03, Part I, Issue 9, Amendment 4 - Requirements for Terminal Equipment (TE) and Related Access Arrangements Intended for Direct Connection to Analogue Wireline Facilities.

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00 GMT
Canada labeling Requirements

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The basic Industry Canada labeling requirements are specified in RSS Gen Issue 3 5.2 while User Manual information for licence exempt devices is specified in 7.1.3 and digital apparatus (ICES-003) in 7.1.4
Each specific RSS may have additional requirements, like RSS-210 issue 8 A4.2 (Medical Telemetry devices), A4.3 (216-217 MHz), A9.3 (5150-5250 devices "for indoor use only".
RSS-310 Issue 3 2.2 states that Cat. II devices must bear a label with manufacturer/brand name, model and text "Canada 310". RSS-310 2.3 requires to put the statement "This Category II Radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310" in the user manual, both in English and French). Note: This article was again updated on 11 December after the issue of new revisions of the standards mentioned in this article. Contact Teleconformity for more information.


Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:50 GMT
IC consultation on 700MHz
Industry Canada Gazette Notice SMSE-018-10 on the Consultation on a Policy and Technical Framework for the 700 MHz Band and Aspects Related to Commercial Mobile Spectrum.

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:00 GMT
IC RF exposure guideline for Antenna Systems

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Industry Canada released GL-08, Issue 1. It is a guideline for the preparation of RF Exposure Compliance Reports for Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems.


Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:00 GMT
Industry Canada TAFL updated
Industry Canada Updates the Technical and Administrative Frequency List (TAFL).

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:00 GMT
IC announces host approval requirements
Industry Canada announces certification requirements for host devices incorporating certified radio modules, where the combination would require SAR (RF exposure), or in case more certified radio modules are incorporated. Despite the announcement, TCB council members will get a chance to provide comments to Industry Canada that will be taken into consideration.

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00 GMT
IC requires bystander SAR at 2.5cm distance
Industry Canada public notice 2010-16 announces a new revision of RSS-102 (effective as of January 1, 2011) that will include SAR requirements (RF exposure) for persons who are standing 2.5cm or less close to antennas build in certain devices, such as laptops screens where the antennas are internally located. The new requirements aim to protect the bystanders and will result in more extensive SAR testing (publication of 2010-10-15).

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:00 GMT
Wireless Microphones in Canada
Industry Canada CPC-2-1-11 provides a useful overview of Wireless Microphones and Wireless Cameras to be authorized under RSS-123.

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT
IC, new issue of CB-02
Industry Canada releases CB-02 Issue 5, recognition, administrative and operational criteria for Certification Bodies (Radio).

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:30 GMT
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Article on Hearing Aid Compatibility published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about Hearing Aid Compatibility requirements and testing for FCC, Industry Canada (IC), Europe (R&TTE) and Australia.

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:15 GMT
IC TAPAC Bulletin on HAC
Industry Canada, TAPAC Bulletin 2008-02 is providing clarification on IC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) requirements for Handset Telephones.

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:30 GMT
Modular Approval (MA)
Article on Modular Approvals published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about Modular Approval requirements and testing for FCC, Industry Canada (IC), Europe (R&TTE) and MIC Japan.

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 14:30 GMT
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Article on SAR published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about SAR requirements and testing for FCC, Industry Canada (IC), Europe (R&TTE), MIC Japan and Brazil.

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 13:00 GMT
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
Article published by Teleconformity (TCMY), containing basic information resources about Dynamic Frequency Selection requirements and testing for FCC, Industry Canada (IC), Europe (R&TTE) and MIC Japan.

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:00 GMT
LTE Regulatory Requirements
Short overview of test standards (RF, EMC, RF Exposure, Safety) for LTE equipment:
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Europe/R&TTE: EN301908-1/13 (RF), EN301489-24 (EMC), EN60950 (Safety), EN62209-1/2 (SAR) or EN50383/385 (MPE).
USA/FCC: Part 22/24/27 (RF), Part 15 (EMC), UL60950-1 (Safety), Part2/OET65/IEEE1528 (SAR) or ANSI C95.3 (MPE).
Canada/IC: RSS-132/133/139 (RF), RSS Gen (EMC), UL60950-1 (Safety), RSS-102/SafetyCode6/IEEE1528(SAR) or ANSI C95.3 (MPE).
Japan/MIC: Ord.37 art.2 par.1 item 11-19/20/21/22 (RF/EMC), FCC/R&TTE tested SAR/MPE.
For more information, contact Teleconformity.


Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:00 GMT
Download Free Standards
Teleconformity (TCMY) provides a Download Page where you can download the most popular FCC, Industry Canada, European ETSI and Japanese ARIB/RCR Standards.

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:30 GMT
IC radio module integration

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Industry Canada provides guidance and examples on the integration of radio modules into end product (host) in RSS Gen chapter 7.1.1. (Modular) and 7.1.2 (Limited Modular).


Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT
TCB Council Workshop
The TCB Council organizes a Workshop to be held from October 19-21 in Baltimore. Topics include FCC Updates and Roundtable discussions, Asia Approvals, IEEE 802.11ad, Situational Ethics panel discussion, Embedded Wireless Devices Panel, Industry Canada Updates, Korea Approvals Update, Japan MRA Updates and How to Conduct Second Party Audits.

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT
IC changes to E-filing
Industry Canada, Company Number (CN) information cannot be changed anymore during E-filing for equipment certification. Therefore, all company information, including contact person, phone numbers and email must be correct(ed) before initiating a filing for certification (published 2010/08/25).

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:00 GMT
IC issues RSS-119
Industry Canada, RSS-119 - Land Mobile and Fixed Radio Transmitters and Receivers Operating in the Frequency Range 27.41-960 MHz.

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:00 GMT
IC releases SRSP-310.2 Issue 2
Industry Canada, Gazette Notice SMSE-014-10 Release of SRSP-310.5, Issue 2: Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 10.55-10.68 GHz.

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:00 GMT
IC consultation on 25.25-28.35MHz band
Industry Canada, comments received on consultation of the use of the 25.25-28.35MHz band.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:00 GMT
IC announces RSS service
Industry Canada announces new RSS feed service for spectrum management and telecommunication. It concerns two feeds, one for new document releases and one for website updates.

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00 GMT
IC new TTE application procedure
Industry Canada reminder, apply the new issue of the DC-01 procedure for DoC and registration of Terminal equipment (announced on 2010/04/03).

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:00 GMT
IC RF exposure overview (SAR)
Industry Canada overview of currently accepted KDB or SAR (RF exposure) measurements.

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:00 GMT
IC releases RSS-142 Issue 4
Industry Canada releases RSS-142 Issue 4 (Narrow Multipoint Communication Systems Operating in the Bands 1429.5-1432 MHz and 1439.5-1496.5 MHz).

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 09:00 GMT
Canada MEPS regulations
Canada, NRCan proposal and effective date of MEPS regulations for External Power Suplies. Read more about global Energy Efficiency and MEPS requirements on the Teleconformity website under Services/Certification/MEPS.

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00 GMT
IC releases RSS-141 Issue 2
Industry Canada releases RSS-141 Issue 2 (Aeronautical Radio-communication Equipment in the Frequency Band 117.975-137 MHz).

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 08:00 GMT
Teleconformity Certification Service
Teleconformity (TCMY) starts offering Certification of Radio Equipment for FCC, Industry Canada, R&TTE and EMC directive for Europe, and MIC Japan.

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 21:00 GMT
IC releases DC-01 Issue 4
Industry Canada releases DC-01 Issue 4 (procedure for DoC and registration of Terminal Equipment).

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:00 GMT
IC releases RSS-102 Issue 4
Industry Canada releases RSS-102 Issue 4.

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:00 GMT
IC releases RSS-196 Issue 1
Industry Canada releases RSS-196 Issue 1 (point to multipoint equipment operating in 512-608MHz and 614-698MHz for rural remote broadband systems.

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:00 GMT
IC releases RSS-243 Issue 3
Industry Canada releases RSS-243 Issue 3 (minimum requirements for medical implant communication/telemetry/data service equipment using new and emerging technologies).

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:00 GMT
IC new release of RSS-197 & SRSP-303.65
Industry Canada releases RSS-197 Issue 1 and SRSP-303.65.

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:00 GMT
IC new release of RSS-199 & GL-07
Industry Canada releases RSS-199 and GL-07.

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:00 GMT
IC FAQ about RF exposure
Industry Canada issues FAQ list about RF exposure and Health (SAR/MPE).

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:00 GMT
IC inputs received on UWB
Industry Canada received comments on the first issue of RSS-220 regarding Devices Using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology.

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:00 GMT
IC releases RSP-515 & RSS-127
Industry Canada releases new issues of SRSP-515 and RSS-127.

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:00 GMT
IC releases RSS-111, 135 & 215
Industry Canada releases new issues of RSS-111, RSS-135 and RSS-215, as well as the Withdrawal of RSS-128.

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 20:00 GMT
IC releases RSS-102
Industry Canada releases new issue of RSS-102.

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:00 GMT
IC releases UWB standard RSS-210
Industry Canada releases RSS 210, the first UWB standard.

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:00 GMT
IC releases SRSP-510, 513 & RSS-133, 137, 139
Industry Canada releases new issues of SRSP-510, SRSP-513, RSS-133, RSS-137 and RSS-139.