US FCC to vote to ban all Chinese labs from testing US electronics

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced plans to vote on October 29 to ban Chinese labs from testing electronic devices for use in the US, as part of a broader effort to address national security concerns. The FCC, led by Chair Brendan Carr, stated that 82% of electronics were tested in China in 2025, a country that does not have an agreement with the US for reciprocal treatment of test labs.

The prohibitions are set to take effect in December 2028, following a previous ban on testing by labs owned or controlled by the Chinese government and several dozen individual labs. Additionally, the FCC will adopt a streamlined approval process for devices tested in US labs or labs from countries not posing national security risks.

This move comes as part of Washington's ongoing crackdown on China over technology and equipment issues, with recent bans on Chinese drones, consumer routers, and devices containing hardware from national security risks.

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