FCC RELEASES NPRM ON CYBERSECURITY LABELLING PROGRAM September 2023
FCC RELEASES NPRM ON CYBERSECURITY LABELLING PROGRAM The FCC is proceeding with plans to develop and implement a voluntary labelling program for connected smart devices that meet rigorous cybersecurity requirements. Read more >>
UK GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CE MARK RECOGNITION FOR BUSINESSES 1ST AUGUST 2023
The UK Department for Business and Trade has today (1st August 2023) announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses. Read more >>
LPRA MEMBERS' WEBINAR 1st JUNE 2023 Developments in European SRD Regulations and Standards
UPDATE : As a refresher for those who took part, and an opportunity for those who couldn’t attend we are making the text presentation slides available to members only on the following link: PDF HERE (please contact the LPRA Secretariat if you have forgotten your login details). Read more >>
PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON: TDRA REGULATIONS MAY 2023
In keeping with its values of collaboration and commitment, TDRA-UAE The TDRA wishes to consult LPRA members on changes to text it proposes under the articles of the TDRA Regulations for: Read more >>
NEW LPRA MEMBER innobir e.U. March 2023
NEW LPRA MEMBER innobir e.U. Read more >>
ETTC’23 CALL FOR PAPERS December 2022
ETTC’23 CALL FOR PAPERS Call for Papers for the European Test and Telemetry Conference 2023, taking place on June 13-14 in Toulouse, France. Read more >>
OFCOM CALL FOR RADIO SPECTRUM INPUT November 2022
OFCOM CALL FOR RADIO SPECTRUM INPUT Ofcom have requested LPRA members' input : UK preparations for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23). Read more >>
PUBLICATION OF FINAL SR M/585 ON RED ARTICLE 3(3)(D,E,F) November 2022
PUBLICATION OF FINAL SR M/585 ON RED ARTICLE 3(3)(D,E,F) Please be informed of the publication of the SR on RED article (3)(3)(d,e,f), numbered M/585 : https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/mandates/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.detail&id=611 Read more >>
EC REVISED 'BLUE GUIDE' - PUBLISHED 29th June 2022
LPRA Members are invited to note that the European Commission has published a revised version of the ‘Blue Guide’ on the implementation of EU product rules 2022 in the Official Journal today (29th June 2022) - available on the link below : https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:C:2022:247:TOC#TN Read more >>
LPRA AGM 2022 (23rd May 2022)
UPDATE: 2022 LPRA AGM VOTING : RESULTS available on this link HERE LPRA 2022 AGM The 2022 LPRA AGM has been set for Monday 23rd May 2022. Read more >>
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The current worldwide pandemic is unprecedented territory, and brings with it many challenges for us all. Read more >>
RED CYBERSECURITY PUBLISHED OJEU 12 January 2022
LPRA Response to FCC Proposed Rule-making Levying Fees 22nd October 2021
The LPRA recently responded to the FCC’s proposed rule- making: FR Doc No: 2021-20125. Read more >>
UPDATE : PLACING MANUFACTURED GOODS ON THE MARKET IN GREAT BRITAIN August 2021
LPRA / TDRA United Arab Emirates (UAE) Consultation on Regulatory Instruments JULY 2021
Dear LPRA Member, The TDRA [Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority] United Arab Emirates (UAE) has asked for LPRA members to comment on the following : "In keeping with its values of collaboration and commitment, The TDRA wishes to consult on changes to text it proposes under the articles of the following TDRA Regulatory Instruments: : Regulations for Fixed Radio Systems 2.0 issued on 18 May 2016. Read more >>
LPRA / CITC Technical Specification Update July 2021
Dear LPRA Member, Based on the Communications and Information Technology Commission's (CITC) role as the regulator of the communications and information technology sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, CITC has updated the technical specifications of communications and information technology devices and equipment to accommodate the latest technological developments and enable the provisioning of state of the art communication and information technology services in the Kingdom. Read more >>
DRAFT ETSI EN 300 220-2 - CALL FOR COMMENT 18TH MAY 2021
RE: Stable Draft ETSI EN 300 220-2 V3.3.1 (202x-xx)v.0.0.8Short Range Devices (SRD) operating in the frequency range 25 MHz to 1 000 MHz; Part 2: Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum for non specific radio equipment The above draft is a working document, but also not a public one. Read more >>
ETSI EN 302 208 - Impact of latest generation of high speed measurement equipment on Auto Sweep mode 11th MAY 2021
Dear LPRA Members, Re: ETSI EN 302 208 - Impact of latest generation of high speed measurement equipment on Auto Sweep modeIt was been indicated that EN 302 208 V3.3.1 (see https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/302200_302299/302208/03.03.01_60/en_302208v030301p.pdf will be published in the EU OJ soon. Read more >>
LPRA AGM 2021 : 11th May 2021 (UPDATED WITH RESULTS)
LPRA 2021 AGM : 11th May 2021 In compliance with Government guidance on social distancing in relation to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this year's AGM will not be a physical meeting. Read more >>
LPRA RESPONSES TO RECENT CONSULTATIONS : March 2021
LPRA RESPONSES TO RECENT CONSULTATIONS : 1: CRA OF QATAR : PROPOSED UPDATE TO THE SRD REGS The LPRA was delighted to respond to this consultation, we thank the CRA of Qatar for inviting us to comment on the proposed update to the SRD regulations set out in the document, Class Licence for Short Range Devices – Version number (4). Read more >>
CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY / STANDARDIZATION December 2020
EC : Shaping Europe’s Digital Future - The Cybersecurity Strategy The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy presented a new EU Cybersecurity Strategy. Read more >>
LPRA - Evaluation of certain aspects of the New Legislative Framework (Decision No 768/2008/EC and Regulation (EC) No 765/2008) NOVEMBER 2020
The EC is about to set up a root and branch review of the NLF (New Legislative Framework), not least with a view to extending it to obligations for manufacturers during products’ lifetimes. Read more >>
EU Harmonized documents EMC Directive update 04 November 2020
EU Harmonized documents EMC Directive update 04 November 2020 Read more >>
CHANGES TO THE EU BLUE GUIDE - October / November 2020
UPDATE : November 2020 Based on Members' feedback to the request below, the LPRA submitted a response - available as a PDF HERE Read more >>
LEGAL OPINION ON THE EUROPEAN STANDARDISATION SYSTEM - SEPTEMBER 2020
The LPRA Council and Secretariat are pleased to share the following positive news with you. The German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy has published a legal opinion on the European system of harmonised standards. The expert opinion, which was drafted on behalf of the Ministry, considers and assesses the current state of the European standardisation system and deals in particular with the implications of a ruling of the European Court of Justice, known as the ‘James Elliott ruling’ (C-613/14) of October 2016. TheEuropean Commission has significantly changed the procurement and implementation practice for European harmonised standards and standardisation mandates in response to the ruling. Read more >>
LPRA SIGNS AN MoU WITH WiSUN ALLIANCE - September 2020
The LPRA are delighted to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation between the Wi-SUN Alliance and the Low Power Radio Association (LPRA) has just been signed. Read more >>
UPDATES TO RED - DELEGATED ACTS - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS JULY 2020
Updates to the Radio Equipment Directive Read more >>
NEW LPRA MEMBER : BEECHER COMMUNICATIONS LTD : SEPTEMBER 2020
We are delighted to welcome Beecham Communications Ltd as new LPRA members. Read more >>
LPRA response to ETSI Remote Consensus regarding EN 300 440 August 2020
ETSI is currently re-drafting EN 300 440, the standard covering SRD’s operating at frequencies between 1GHz and 40GHz, to reflect the latest RED and European Commission requirements. Read more >>
LPRA 2020 AGM 19th May 2020
Notes from WGFM meeting - May 2020
As previously mentioned, despite the current restrictions members of the LPRA Council are still representing our members’ interests by participating in regulatory meetings remotely.We thought you would be interested in the following notes from the most recent WGFM meeting.WGFM#95 was the final meeting for the chairman, Thomas Weilacher of BNatzA, after eight years in charge. Heated discussion surrounded work carried out by FM56 (railway spectrum) where attempts to place national restrictions on RFID in the 915MHz band in order to protect railway services in the new FRMCS band where opposed by many administrations. Read more >>
** UPDATED 30th July 2020 ** LPRA RESPONSE TO BELGIAN SPECTRUM CONSULTATION : 870 and 915MHz bands (radio interfaces for short-range devices and PMR-446 devices : MAY 2020
The IBPT sent the LPRA the following update on the 30th July 2020, we consider this to be a great result and another demonstration of the effective lobbying by the LPRA Read more >>
NEW LPRA LOGO FOR 30th ANNIVERSARY - March 2020
In order to recognise that 2020 is the LPRA's 30th Anniversary, the Association's logo has been refreshed with a cleaner more contemporary design*. Read more >>
EN 302 208 (UHF RFID) APPROVED FOR ENAP BALLOT March 2020
EN 302 208 (UHF RFID) APPROVED FOR ENAP BALLOT Read more >>
Draft ECC Report 313 "Coexistence between RMR in the 900 MHz range and other applications in adjacent bands"
Dear LPRA Member, In February 2020 CEPT published (Draft) ECC Report 313 "Coexistence between RMR in the 900 MHz range and other applications in adjacent bands" for consultation. Read more >>
NEW LPRA MEMBER BOLT & YURDAL CONSULTING ApS January 2020
We are delighted to welcome new LPRA members, Bolt and Yurdal Consulting ApS. Read more >>
LPRA CHAIRMAN'S YEAR END LETTER JANUARY 2020
Dear LPRA Member, 2020 will be the LPRA’s 30th Anniversary, an achievement we are justly proud of and a milestone that has only been achieved thanks to the support of our members.2019 has been another challenging year, the prolonged uncertainty caused by the prospect of the UK’s exit from the EU and the escalating use of tariffs has contributed to the continued global environment of caution. These elements, combined with the aggressive global battle for precious radio spectrum make the LPRA’s role even more vital and we are proud to be maintaining our mission to protect the interests of our members. Despite these difficulties our members continue to be at the forefront of innovation in our industry, through their creativity, resilience and adaptability, something which always makes me proud to see.I would like to take this opportunity to again thank LPRA Member Nedap for their generous hosting and sponsorship of the Radio Solutions Conference and Networking event RS2019. Read more >>
LPRA : Your input wanted to update the 'Blue Guide' on EU product rules
As you know the LPRA are frequently approached to obtain the opinions and feedback of our members on various consultations, please find below details of a feedback request relating to the update of the 'Blue Guide' on EU products. Read more >>
RE: SPANISH CONSULTATION Re: Decision 1538 (SRD Decision) and release of spectrum in the bands 874MHz and 915MHz
RE: SPANISH CONSULTATION Re: Decision 1538 (SRD Decision) and release of spectrum in the bands 874MHz and 915MHz The Spanish authorities have recently issued a consultation on updates to the national Frequency Allocation Table. Read more >>
FCC’s SPECTRUM CHIEF JULIUS KNAPP TO RETIRE IN JANUARY 2020
The FCC’s top official for radio spectrum allocation is retiring after 45 years at the agency. Julius Knapp, chief of the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology, plans to retire on Jan. Read more >>
NEW LPRA MEMBER IMPINJ INC.
CONSULTATION ON ALLOCATION OF SPECTRUM SINGAPORE Sept 2019
IMDA is reviewing the allocation of 800 MHz, TDD 1900 MHz and FDD 2100 MHz spectrum bands to existing public and enterprise mobile use. Read more >>
EC CONSULTATION : Internet-Connected Radio Equipment and Wearable Radio Equipment
The LPRA Council would like to remind and urge members to please participate in the following consultation, the deadline has now been extended until 15 November 2019 (midnight Brussels time). Read more >>
EU CONSULTATION : 'Common Charger for Mobile Phones & Other Electronic Devices'
As a member of the interest group 'RED - Commission Expert on Radio Equipment' the LPRA and its members have been asked by the European Commission to participate in an online consultation related to the study that the Commission is actually performing on the 'Common charger for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices’. Read more >>
LPRA RADIO SOLUTIONS 2019 SPONSORED BY NEDAP - GREAT SUCCESS !
LPRA AGM 28TH MAY 2019
LPRA @ ECC CEPT WORKSHOP 2-3 MAY 2019
At the ECC’s ‘CEPT workshop on New Spectrum Solutions for Industry Sectors’ held in Copenhagen on the 2-3 May 2019, LPRA Chairman Dr Saad Mezzour and LPRA Council member Dr Simon Dunkley presented the case for Medical Implants and Networked SRDs, the latter, formally, on behalf of the LPRA. Read more >>
MoU Signed Between LPRA and RAIN 12th March 2019
The LPRA are pleased to report that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RAIN RFID Alliance (RAIN). Read more >>
EUROPEAN COMMISSION CONSULTATIONS ON RED & INTERNET / WEARABLE RADIO EQUIPMENT - MARCH 2019
The LPRA Council would like to remind and urge members to please participate in the following consultation, the deadline has now been extended until 15 November 2019 (midnight Brussels time). Read more >>
UK Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy relating to guidance using the UKCA marking if the UK leaves the EU without a deal
Members are invited to note the attached publication from the UK Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy relating to guidance using the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Read more >>
Cybersecurity Act Update PRESS RELEASE 16 Jan 2019
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2018/12/19/eu-to-become-more-cyber-proof-as-council-backs-deal-on-common-certification-and-beefed-up-agency/# Read more >>
LPRA CHAIRMAN’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2018
Dear LPRA Member, 2018 has been one of the most challenging years in the LPRA’s 28 year history. Read more >>
Report From The Commission To The European Parliament And The Council on the operation of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU 13 November 2018
Report From The Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the operation of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU The above report was published on the 13th November 2018 - please see link below : https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=COM:2018:740:FIN&qid=1535967529260&from=EN As always the LPRA Council are also keen to hear your direct feedback -... Read more >>
European Commission Call For Feedback - Radio Equipment emergency Services 8th November 2018
The European Commission have asked for LPRA Member feedback regarding 'Radio equipment support access to the E112 emergency services’. Read more >>
JUST PUBLISHED : Official Journal of the European Union C326 Volume 61 14 September 2018
The following has just been published (14 September 2018) : Official Journal of the European Union C326 Volume 61 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:C:2018:326:FULL&from=EN Read more >>
LPRA IoT & Telemetry Village @ WWEM Conference, Exhibition and Workshops November 2018
The LPRA Council are very pleased to announce that they have been approached to head up an Internet of Things and Telemetry Village at : Read more >>
CEPT ECC WGFM MEETING 24-28 SEPT 2018 - CALL FOR FEEDBACK 23rd AUGUST 2018
EC Decision SRDs - 863-870 MHz 22nd AUGUST 2018
As part of its management activities according to last EC decision related to SRDs, the band 863-870MHz is now harmonized across the whole of Europe into several contiguous sub bands, SRD-MG is proposing to remove a non-harmonized entry in Recommendation 70-03, Annex 1, band h1.2. The administrations’ belief is that this entry is no longer necessary. Read more >>
Public Consultation on: TRA Regulations for Free Space Optics, FSO and UWB & SRD - June 2018
Dear LPRA Member, In keeping with its values of collaboration and commitment, The TRA wishes to consult on changes and draft text it proposes under the articles of the following Regulations: - Free Space Optics Version 1.0 issued by the TRA in 23 July 2008. Read more >>
ETSI Report on Cyber Security June 2018
We wanted to share the following information from ETSI’ Security Week 2018 which took place last week and looked at key cybersecurity challenges underpinning our digital world. Read more >>
LPRA AGM 29th MAY 2018
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RED Came into Force UK Law 26th December 2017
The Radio Equipment Directive (Directive 2014/53/EU) was implemented in the United Kingdom (UK) by the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, statutory instrument No. 1206 was laid before Parliament on 5th December 2017 and came into force on the 26th December 2017. Full details of the Statutory Instrument 2017 No. 1206 can be found on the link below... Read more >>
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGS COMING INTO FORCE MAY 2018
LPRA RADIO SOLUTIONS 2017 SPEAKER LINE-UP COMPLETE UPDATE APRIL 2017
ETSI Letter to EC regarding RE-D
Dear LPRA Member, Read more >>
EU Directive 2014/53/EU Update
Please find below an Official Journal of the European Union update published today. Read more >>
LPRA Update regarding RE-D input Document to TCAM 4th November 2016
Dear Member, Please find below the update from this week’s TCAM meeting regarding our LPRA input document for the Commission and Market Surveillance Authorities (MSA) decision on Standards not cited in the EUOJ by the RE-D deadline of June 13, 2017. Read more >>
LPRA INPUT DOCUMENT FOR TCAM RE-D MEETING 3rd & 4th NOV 2016
http://lpra.org/assets/assets/Revised-TCAM-version-TCAM-WG-1016-LPRA-RED-HEN-Final.pdf Read more >>
LPRA RADIO SOLUTIONS 2017 DATE FIXED
TRA REGULATIONS ULTRA WIDE BAND & SHORT RANGE DEVICES VERSION 2.0 Document Date: 18 MAY 2016
TRA REGULATIONS ULTRA WIDE BAND & SHORT RANGE DEVICES VERSION 2.0 Document Date: 18 MAY 2016 Read more >>
LPRA 2016 AGM VOTING FORMS
EC Declarations Of Conformity Changes from 20th April 2016
Draft ETSI EN 302 208 V3.1.0 (2016-02) PUBLISHED MARCH 2016
We are pleased to inform you that the editing of the draft REN/ERM-TG34-264 has been completed. Read more >>
LPRA CHAIRMAN'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE December 2015
Dear Member,I am very pleased to report that our 25th Anniversary year has been an extremely successful one for the LPRA, and I’m proud that once again our members continue to be at the forefront of innovation in our industry. I am delighted to be able to report that we welcomed nine new members during the past twelve months, I’m particularly pleased that two of those were companies who had previously resigned from the LPRA. Read more >>
OFCOM CONSULTATION: Draft regulations to enable use of white space devices in the UHF TV band under a licence-exemption regime 6th NOVEMBER 2015
Ofcom is consulting on draft regulations to enable use of white space devices in the UHF TV band under a licence-exemption regime, implementing a decision announced in February. Read more >>
TRA PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON SPECTRUM REGULATIONS October 2015
*** 20th October 2015 *** The LPRA has now forwarded our official response to this consultation to the TRA (a copy is available on request - members only) *** We will of course keep Members up to date with all developments *** thanks to all those who contributed *** ... Read more >>
LPRA Members Real Wireless Invite You To A Workshop on 22nd September 2015
LPRA Members REAL WIRELESS would like to take this opportunity to invite you to a workshop they are hosting in partnership with the EU Commission on the topic: Read more >>
Ofcom : Consultation to amend regulations for exemption criteria for some wireless devices 31st July 2015
Ofcom has today (31st July 2015) published a consultation on plans to make regulations that will amend the existing Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 licence exemption criteria for some wireless devices. Read more >>
RED (RADIO EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU) TRANSITIONAL TIMING
LPRA RADIO SOLUTIONS 2015 PRESENTATION PDFs
Please find below the PDF links to the Powerpoint presentations from LPRA Radio Solutions Conference 2015 hosted by ETSI. Read more >>
LPRA RADIO SOLUTIONS 2015 HOSTED BY ETSI
LPRA ETSI RADIO SOLUTIONS 2015 SPEAKER LINE-UP FINALISED 29TH JANUARY 2015
The LPRA and ETSI are pleased to confirm that the speaker line-up for Radio Solutions 2015 has now been finalised. Read more >>
LPRA COUNCIL DELEGATION TO MEET WITH FCC SEPT 2014 Sept 2014
LPRA Council Delegation to Meet With FCC 5th September 2014 Read more >>
LPRA Meeting in Dubai with UAE TRA 26th January 2014
Update on Radio Equipment Directive Consultation 4th June 2013
The UK Govt's Open Consultation on RED closed on the 3rd June - the LPRA submitted a collective response based on members' feedback and we know that many of you also made individual submissions. Read more >>
Radio Equipment Directive – LPRA Update 5th June 2013
Radio Equipment Directive – LPRA Update Read more >>
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGS COMING INTO FORCE MAY 2018
LPRA ETSI MEMBER
ECC / CEPT : Letter of Understanding 12 September 2006
CEPT : ECC / LPRA Letter of Understanding - 12th September 2006 Read more >>