US FCC to Vote to Ban Chinese Labs From Testing US Electronics
The agency said 82% of electronics were tested in China and will also target countries that deny reciprocal treatment to U.S. labs.
- The Federal Communications Commission will vote on Oct 29 to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices for United States use, widening previous restrictions targeting Beijing.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr cited a lack of reciprocal treatment from China, noting that in 2025, 82% of electronics were tested in Chinese labs despite prior "bad labs" rules.
- In 2025, Chinese labs tested 38,491 of 46,402 applications for equipment certification, while United States labs handled 1,631; the Justice Department's National Security Division warned foreign adversaries could infiltrate American networks through testing loopholes.
- If adopted, the order requires testing, certification, and accreditation to occur in the United States or reciprocal economies, with prohibitions taking effect beginning December 1, 2028.
- With less than 4% of electronic devices tested in United States labs, Carr stated the commission will "insist on fair and reciprocal treatment," continuing Washington's broader effort to crack down on China over technology issues.
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