GoKawiilFCC to vote Oct 29 on phasing out China-based device testing by Dec 2028
The FCC will vote October 29 on rules barring device certification testing performed in mainland China, with a transition period ending December 1, 2028. Currently 82% of electronics authorized last year were tested in China, versus under 4% in US labs, according to Chairman Brendan Carr. The rules would limit recognized labs to the US or countries offering reciprocal recognition, with Hong Kong and Taiwan reportedly included but mainland China excluded.
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The move builds on earlier 2025 restrictions targeting blacklisted or government-linked Chinese labs, now extending to all mainland facilities regardless of ownership, which could force even Western firms with China-based labs to relocate testing operations. Given how dominant Chinese testing infrastructure currently is, manufacturers may face significant cost and logistical pressure to shift certification work elsewhere before the 2028 deadline. The policy reflects broader US efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese infrastructure in electronics supply chains.
- FCC will vote October 29 on rules banning mainland China-based certification testing by December 2028
- 82% of approved devices were tested in China last year versus under 4% in US labs, per Chairman Carr
- Hong Kong and Taiwan are reportedly treated as eligible reciprocal economies, but mainland China is excluded
Source: techspot.com — Rob Thubron, 2026-10-12
Published there as: “82% of approved electronics are tested in China, but the FCC wants that figure down to zero by 2028”
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