Global Compliance News

The FCC has approved T-Mobile's request to incorporate data from the EU's Galileo satellite navigation system into its E911 emergency location services — a move the Commission says will improve emergency response and save lives without increasing device interference risks.

The EU Commission is seeking public comment on draft guidelines designed to help providers and deployers determine whether their AI system qualifies as high-risk under the AI Act — with the comment period open through June 23, 2026.

The FCC has announced Auction 114, set to launch in early 2027, offering 132 FM radio construction permits — including 100 never previously available. The auction will also debut the agency's new Auction Application System, aimed at improving efficiency and security in media licensing.

The FCC's latest Voice Telephone Services report confirms the ongoing shift away from traditional wireline connections, with mobile wireless now accounting for more than 83% of U.S. voice service subscriptions. The data covers a three-year period ending June 2025 and tracks compound annual growth rates across mobile, VoIP, and legacy switched access lines.

The FDA has launched a pilot program featuring shorter, focused one-day facility assessments for medical products, biologics, foods, and clinical research. With 46 assessments already completed, the agency says most confirmed compliance—but standard inspections aren't going away.

The ink was barely dry on the FCC's vote before China fired back — threatening countermeasures and warning of global supply chain fallout. Here's what the new testing and certification restrictions mean for the electronics industry.

Europe's medical device notified bodies are sounding the alarm: proposed revisions to the MDR and IVDR could quietly strip away the oversight safeguards that keep patients safe. Here's what's changing — and why it matters.

The FCC has closed the door on testing labs and certification bodies in countries without a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the U.S. The new rules, effective June 1, 2026, carry fresh disclosure requirements and enforcement tools that compliance teams will need to understand.

Apple has released its 2026 environmental progress report, documenting gains made in 2025 — including a 30% recycled material share in shipped products and a 60%-plus drop in greenhouse gas emissions since 2015. The report marks continued momentum toward the company's Apple 2030 carbon neutrality goal.

The FCC is set to vote on new rules tightening the integrity and security of electronic device testing, including restrictions on labs in countries lacking trade agreements with the U.S. and new requirements for foreign employee disclosure, enforcement procedures, and expedited review for trusted labs.