FCC Bans Chinese Labs From US Electronics Testing

The Federal Communications Commission voted to bar all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices for the United States market by December 2028. Officials cited national security risks and potential intellectual property theft.

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The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday afternoon to bar all China-based labs from testing electronic devices destined for the United States, targeting 82% of the market. The expansion follows prior actions restricting government-linked testing facilities and targets nations denying reciprocal access to American labs. The prohibitions take effect in December 2028, reshaping hardware supply chains and security reviews for devices months before commercial release.