The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) has issued a new agreement modifying the effective date of the Guidelines for the Use of the IFT Seal on Approved Telecommunications or Broadcasting Products, Equipment, Devices, or Appliances.

Originally, these guidelines were scheduled to enter into force on July 1, 2025. However, due to a series of regulatory, institutional, and public consultation factors, the new effective date will be July 1, 2027.

The context of this decision is primarily linked to the process of dissolution of the IFT itself, resulting from the constitutional reform of organic simplification published in December 2024, which establishes that the Institute will be replaced by new sectoral authorities once the Congress of the Union issues the corresponding secondary legislation. As of the date of issuance of this agreement, this legislation has not yet been enacted.

WHOM DOES THIS IMPACT?

The direct impact is on national and international manufacturers, importers and distributors, certification bodies, and testing laboratories.

CONCLUSION:

Although the news does not imply a fundamental change in regulation, it does have operational and strategic consequences for industry players, which is why it is classified as having a medium impact.