The FCC wants to ban Chinese labs from certifying electronics, but 75% of devices are tested there now

The FCC unanimously advanced a plan to bar labs in China and Hong Kong from certifying electronics for U.S. sale.

The move would replace a narrower blacklist approach with a broader national-security rule, and a public comment period is still ahead.

If finalized, the proposal could raise compliance costs and slow product launches for U.S.-bound devices, especially for smaller makers.

The FCC says the change is meant to reduce security risks tied to equipment authorization and testing.