Major regulatory changes in 2026 affect customs clearance and shipment schedules for DAB+ exports.

I. EU: Full Digital Documentation

·EN 300 401 V2.1.1 remains in force

·Electronic technical files mandatory (no paper accepted)

·CRA cybersecurity requirements for connected DAB devices

  II. UK: UKCA to Replace CE in 2028

·CE mark valid indefinitely until 2028

·UKCA mandatory from Jan 1, 2028

·Digital Radio Tick Mark includes ASA safety alert assessment

  III. Australia: New Standard Enforcement Deadline

·AS/CAS 042:2025 mandatory from June 30, 2026

·RCM registration required for market access

·Stricter RF and EMC limits

  IV. Middle East: Automated & Stricter Reviews

·UAE: Automatic document verification, Arabic manual mandatory

·Saudi Arabia: SABER registration via local agents, HE-AAC v2 mandatory

  V. Thailand: Fully Implemented Mandate

·DAB+ mandatory for home/portable (Feb 2025) and automotive (Oct 2025)

·Thai DLS display and user manual required

  VI. ASA (Advanced Safety Alert): From Initiative to Standard

·Offline emergency alerts via DAB+ without cellular/internet

·Mandatory trend in Europe by 2026–2027

·Certified by DTG Testing since 2025

  VII. China: CDR as Domestic Standard

·CDR (GB/T 43020-2023) is China’s digital radio standard

·Mandatory automotive radio GB under development (AM/FM/CDR-focused)

  VIII. 2026 Trends

·Regional regulatory divergence

·Digital/automated document review

·Cybersecurity for connected devices

·ASA as standard feature

·APAC/Middle East market expansion

·Emergency broadcast as core driver

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