Global Compliance News

The FDA released draft guidance on chemical analysis for medical device biocompatibility assessment. This approach can reduce testing time and animal testing. Public comments are accepted until November 19th through the Federal Rulemaking Portal.

The FCC ordered a Massachusetts resident to stop using a 2002 HDTV antenna that was interfering with state police communications. The interference ceased when the antenna was unplugged.

A comprehensive review conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that there is no increased risk of brain cancer associated with mobile phones.

To help facilitate the safe operation of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, otherwise known as drones), the FCC has published new rules applicable to the operation of UAS in the 5 GHz spectrum band.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated its list of authorized medical devices that incorporate augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.

The FCC is taking steps to ensure that those with disabilities are able to take full advantage of the benefits of videoconferencing technologies.

As part of a broader effort to expand health outcomes across diverse populations in the U.S., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a Discussion Paper to facilitate a public discussion on how to advance health equity in connection with medical devices.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on a wide range of changes to its rules applicable to frequency bands used by the Citizens Broadband Radio Service.

On a bright note, a teacher at a high school in Staten Island, NY is helping to train the next generation of America’s amateur radio operators!

The Enforcement Bureau of the FCC has reached a settlement with a telecommunications provider in connection with charges that the company transmitted illegal, AI-generated robocalls.