FCC plans to force electronics testing out of China by 2028, potentially raising costs for consumers
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What just happened? The FCC's crackdown on Chinese electronics testing labs continues to move forward, this time with a proposed deadline for cutting them out of the US approval process. The commission will vote on October 29 on rules that would force manufacturers to move testing out of mainland China by December 2028. With 82% of devices authorized last year tested in the Asian nation, it could be a relocation headache for the companies affected.
The restrictions would cover test labs and certification bodies in countries that deny reciprocal treatment to their US counterparts. Chairman Brendan Carr says fewer than 4% of electronic devices are tested in American labs.
If this all sounds familiar, there's a reason. In May 2025, the FCC initially targeted labs owned, controlled, or directed by blacklisted companies...
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