New Cyber Security Rules for Smart Devices in Australia – Effective March 2026 October 2025 From 4 March 2026, the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 will come into effect. If you manufacture, import, or sell connected products in Australia, you must prepare now to ensure your devices comply. Which Smart Devices…
New Changes to the Cellular Standards The new (2025) versions of AS/CA S042.1, S042.4, and S042.5 were published today. Following this publication, there is a 12-month transition period during which equipment may be tested or assessed to either of the 2022 or 2025 standards. What’s new in AS/CA S042.1:2025? The S042.1 standard primarily covers requirements for…
In December last year we developed a compliance news article highlighting the importance of emergency call testing in Australia for mobile devices.
You can find the December article here: Emergency Call Testing in Australia: Ensuring Safety and Compliance with Comtest – Comtest Group
In addition to emergency calls, there are a few more requirements within the AS/CA S042 standards that all mobile devices must adhere to. Regardless of capability, there are clauses in each standard that may apply to your device.
At Comtest Group, we know how challenging it can be to navigate the complex web of Australian Standards. Whether you’re launching a new product or expanding into the Australian market, ensuring your technical documentation meets compliance requirements is critical.
In an emergency, correct operation of a mobile phone, tablet or smart watch is paramount to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the public. The recent 3G shutdown in Australia and the government response to 2023’s Optus outage have highlighted the importance of emergency call testing for mobile devices.
It is a common misconception that Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) compliance means that a product is certified for supply on the Australian market, and that once the RCM label is applied, any Australian importer intending to supply the product can do so without taking any further actions or considerations.
Is the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) only required to be placed on “in-scope” electrical equipment (i.e. level 1, 2 or 3)? Answer: The RCM is regulated under two legal frameworks: Electrical Equipment Safety Equipment (EESS) which focuses on electrical safety. Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which governs telecoms, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), radio and Electromagnetic Emissions…
Do battery powered products or products powered from extra-low voltage supplies need to be safety tested before being sold on the Australian market? Although the products may not be in-scope of the Electrical Equipment Safety Scheme (EESS), State laws and Electrical Safety Acts throughout Australia require that such products have documentary evidence that they comply…
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RCM Compliance for End-products Using Compliant Integrated Cellular Modules A commonly asked question is: Are radiated spurious emissions results measured on a cellular module going to be the same when the module is integrated in an end-product host device? The response to this question is “No” the radiated spurious emissions (RSE) results are not likely…
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