FCC Announces Ban on Chinese Testing Labs for US-Bound Electronic Devices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new regulatory mandate that will restrict the testing of electronic devices destined for the United States market. Under the direction of FCC Chair Brendan Carr, the agency plans to prohibit testing conducted in China, instead requiring labs to be located within the U.S. or in 'Reciprocal Economies'—nations that recognize U.S.-based testing standards. The rule is set to take effect in two years. This move represents a significant shift toward onshoring and supply chain security, though it poses logistical challenges for manufacturers. Currently, much of the global device testing infrastructure is concentrated in China due to its central role in hardware manufacturing.
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