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New NOM-EM-017-SCFI-2016 Regulatory Standards for Radio Communication Equipment

Published /Mexico

Introduction

On July 29th, 2016, the General Director and President of the National Advisory Committee for Standardization of the Ministry of Economy (CCONNSE) published the NOM-EM-017-SCFI-2016 in the Mexico Official News Gazette.

Key Changes

The new NOM replaces the previous NOM-152-SCT1-1999.

This Ordinance stipulates that all radio communication equipment with a digital interface at 2048 kbit/s and 34368 kbit/s (E1 and E3) intended for import, commercialization, and/or distribution must comply with the minimum specifications, limits, and test methods indicated in the Technical Provision IFT-005-2016.

Extension of Compliance Period

This NOM was extended for a period of six months starting January 5th, 2017.

Digital Interface Requirements

  • Digital interface to 2048 kbit/s
  • Digital interface to 34368 kbit/s

Mexico Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyIFT (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityFinal Homologation Certificate: permanent
Application LanguageSpanish
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementDepending on the product

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