US agency launches process to bar some Chinese labs from testing US electronics

9/9/2025 12:26

The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said it has begun proceedings to withdraw recognition from seven test labs owned or controlled by the Chinese government, citing U.S. national security concerns.



The U.S. telecom agency in May voted to finalize rules barring Chinese labs deemed risks to U.S. national security from testing electronic devices such as smartphones, cameras and computers for use in the United States.



The FCC also said on Monday that U.S. recognition of four other Chinese labs has expired since May and will not be renewed, including two that sought extensions.



"Foreign adversary governments should not own and control the labs that test the devices the FCC certifies as safe for the U.S. market," FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said.



All electronics used in the United States must go through the FCC's equipment authorization process before they can be imported. The FCC says about 75% of all electronics are tested in labs located inside China.