Sep 10, 2025
In the RF & Electrical (RF&E) compliance industry, the dissemination of Global Market Access (GMA) regulations and the transparency of national Type Approval compliance procedures have reached unprecedented levels - particularly for legacy products and widely harmonised frequency bands.
Yet, when it comes to what lies ahead, the picture is far less defined, and the questions facing manufacturers, regulators, and compliance professionals are more pressing than ever.
Key Questions Shaping the Next Era of RF Compliance
What drives national regulatory policy?
What underlying initiatives, strategic objectives and geopolitical factors shape, and underpin, national level regulations? Why do regulators, regulate the way they do?
How fast will regulators adapt to emerging technologies?
How quickly and comprehensively will global regulators expand their technical capabilities and oversight to govern a new era of RF & Electrical products, IoT devices and frontier technologies?
What can manufacturers do now?
While regulatory frameworks evolve, what proactive steps can manufacturers take to remain compliant, competitive, and market-ready?
How to navigate through the blurred lines?
With next generation hybrid products, how can manufacturers address increasingly interdisciplinary RF compliance challenges and requirements?
How will innovation reshape regulations?
How will new, innovative materials, fresh approaches to product design & sustainability, and a new generation of purpose driven business influence the types of products entering the market, where they are sold, and how they are regulated?
Why Understanding Regulatory Drivers Matters More Than Ever
With the pace of innovation accelerating, and radio compliance considerations and criteria moving rapidly beyond hardware alone, understanding the interlocking drivers that shape the modern regulatory landscape has never been more critical.
By developing and utilizing deep insights, grounded in a holistic approach, and substantiated by rigorous, systematic research and analysis, manufacturers of all sizes can anticipate change and equip their organisations with the foresight to create future-ready regulatory strategies that will keep them ahead of the regulatory compliance curve.
Horizon’s 6‑Part Smart Series
In the Horizon Smart Series, we will explore this approach in depth. Across six insightful articles, including Smart Agriculture, Smart Cities, Wearables, and Waste Management, we examine:
Real‑world applications of current technologies
The potential of emerging innovations
Societal and economic factors driving innovation
Regulatory challenges and barriers to deliver at‑scale
By combining strategic foresight with technical compliance expertise, Horizon aims to help manufacturers, brands, and innovators navigate the evolving RF & Electrical regulatory environment with confidence.