The head of the FCC said that allowing some testing labs access to products headed to the US market poses a security risk.

The Federal Communications Commission will vote on May 22 to finalize a rule that will bar Chinese labs deemed a risk to U.S. national security from testing electronic devices like smartphones, ...

The restriction will also apply to foreign adversary governments, like China. A vote on May 22 will finalize the rule. If it passes, the FCC would withdraw its recognition of a lab if it was ...

The FCC estimates that 'roughly 75% of all electronics are tested in labs located inside China.' Chair Brendan Carr wants to explore ways to boost US-based testing and certification.

FCC to Vote to Bar Chinese Labs Deemed Security Risks From Testing US Electronics By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission will vote on May 22 to finalize a ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission will vote on May 22 to finalize a rule that will bar Chinese labs deemed a risk to U.S. national security from testing electronic ...

FCC chair Brendan Carr said in a statement that the agency should close a loophole that allows untrustworthy companies to test electronics imported to the US. Advertisement ...

The order will ban testing by labs in China subject to control or direction from companies on the FCC's "Covered List" that deems specific communications equipment and services pose a threat to U ...