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FCC Advances Plan to Restrict Foreign Electronics Testing Labs Under Reciprocity Rules
Key Takeaways On April 30, 2026, the FCC voted to begin a rulemaking on recognition of foreign electronics testing laboratories and certification bodies. The proposal targets countries without qualifying reciprocal agreements with the United States, rather than identifying China as the sole criterion. The FCC has also adopted measures to prioritize certain devices tested in.

