Chile Updates Technical Standard for Short‑Range Devices
Chile’s Subsecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) has issued Resolution 2219 Exempt, introducing targeted adjustments to the Technical Standard for Short‑Range Devices originally defined in Resolution 1,985 (2017) and later modified. These changes aim to simplify certification, clarify labeling obligations, and incorporate new medical‑device technologies.
Streamlined Technical Requirements
The resolution removes several power‑density limits and updates transmission requirements, replacing multiple detailed specifications with simplified p.i.r.e. (EIRP) values. It also incorporates a new device category: medical data‑acquisition devices operating in the 430–440 MHz band, with ultra‑low transmission power and frequency‑hopping capability.
Updated QR Code Labeling
SUBTEL now requires manufacturers to include a QR code on the outer packaging, device, or printed documentation when packaging constraints apply. The QR must link to a Spanish‑language webpage with required product and certification details. For devices certified through an application submitted before February 21, 2026, publishing the certification alone will be sufficient during the transition.
Implementation Timeline
Most changes will take effect alongside Resolution 737 (2025) on February 22, 2026, except for provisions enabling early certification of medical devices, which take effect immediately upon publication.
These updates respond to industry concerns regarding feasibility and clarity, ensuring a smoother transition to the new regulatory framework while supporting innovation in short‑range and medical device technologies.
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