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.
Citing national security risks, the Federal Communications Commission might ban electronics vendors from hiring Chinese labs to test their products.
The proposed rule targets how companies need to receive « equipment authorization » for products that emit radio signals, including phones, routers, and even some video game hardware. The process has long required companies to use certified labs to test their products for FCC compliance, including their potential for generating radio interference. However, FCC Chair Brendan Carr is concerned about the trustworthiness of labs based in China, or what he describes as a “foreign adversary government.
