FCC votes to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronics for US use

Reuters reports the FCC voted on October 29 to bar Chinese labs from testing devices such as smartphones, cameras and computers for US use. The restrictions are slated for December 2028 and would also cover certification bodies in countries that deny US labs reciprocal treatment. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said 82% of electronics were tested in China in 2025. The FCC previously barred labs owned or controlled by the Chinese government.