Key facts
- The FCC will vote on October 29 to ban Chinese labs from testing electronics for US use.
- The ban targets labs in countries that do not offer reciprocal treatment to US labs.
- In 2025, 82% of electronics were tested in China, according to FCC Chair Brendan Carr.
- China does not have an agreement with the US regarding reciprocal testing.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote on October 29 to prohibit all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices intended for use in the United States. This action expands upon previous measures targeting Beijing.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr stated that in 2025, 82% of electronics were tested in China. He noted that China does not have a reciprocal agreement with the US for such testing. The proposed rule would bar test labs and certification bodies in countries that deny reciprocal treatment to US-based test labs.