The FCC is set to vote on October 29 to prohibit Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices for the U.S. market, with the ban taking effect in December 2028. This regulatory action aims to enforce reciprocal testing standards and address national security concerns regarding hardware certification.
This regulatory shift forces a massive realignment of the hardware supply chain, as manufacturers must migrate certification processes away from Chinese facilities to meet the 2028 deadline. For the streaming ecosystem, this adds significant compliance overhead for smart TVs, set-top boxes, and connected cameras that rely on high-volume Chinese testing. The move signals a hardening of U.S. policy regarding hardware integrity, potentially delaying product launches as U.S. and allied labs scale capacity to handle the redirected volume. Watch for the October 29 vote results to confirm the implementation timeline for these new certification requirements.
The FCC is scheduled to vote on October 29 regarding a proposal to ban Chinese laboratories from certifying electronic devices for the U.S. market. This regulatory move aims to enhance hardware security, forcing manufacturers to shift testing processes to U.S. or allied facilities before the December 2028 deadline for full compliance.
The FCC is scheduled to hold the vote on October 29.
The proposed ban is set to take full effect in December 2028.
The ban covers electronic devices including smartphones, cameras, computers, smart TVs, set-top boxes, and connected cameras.
The move is intended to address national security concerns, as currently 82% of electronics are tested in Chinese facilities that lack reciprocal agreements with the United States.
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