The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Sept. 8 that it has launched proceedings to revoke the accreditation of seven China-based test labs that certify electronic devices for use in the United States.
The FCC determined that the seven test labs pose national security risks to the United States because they are owned or controlled by the Chinese communist regime, according to an agency statement.
The agency also stated that it will not renew recognition for four other Chinese labs whose accreditation has expired since the agency adopted new rules in May.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the move marks an important step toward restoring trust in the agency’s equipment authorization process and eliminating security threats….