The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to vote on May 22 on whether to prohibit Chinese laboratories deemed a threat to national security from testing electronic devices intended for sale in the US, including smartphones, cameras, and computers.
If the proposal passes, the FCC will use a "restricted list" to identify Chinese entities that pose risks to US national security. Laboratories linked to such entities will lose their certification to conduct testing for devices sold in the US market.
In addition to this proposal, the FCC is soliciting public feedback on two further measures: one to expand the testing ban to include all laboratories in China and other adversarial nations, and another to mandate full disclosure of all FCC-issued licenses and authorizations held by entities associated with China or other adversarial states. These licenses span various sectors, including broadcasting, equipment certification, and undersea cable projects.
Currently, all electronic devices sold in the US must pass the FCC's equipment authorization process before being imported. Approximately 75% of these devices are tested in Chinese laboratories. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr emphasized the importance of ensuring that only trusted laboratories participate in the US testing process to address potential security vulnerabilities.
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