Chinese Testing Labs Oppose FCC Decertification

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2025 – Last month, the Federal Communications Commission stopped recognizing seven test labs it said were tied to the Chinese government. Five of those asked the agency to reconsider, and one claimed it was in fact controlled by a German firm.

New wireless devices must be tested to ensure they comply with FCC rules before being sold in the United States, and the agency must approve of the labs that actually do the testing.  In May, the agency barred from the program any labs and certification bodies controlled in part by the Chinese government and other entities deemed national security threats, and last month rescinded its recognition of two sets of labs under the new rules.

The first group of seven had to respond to FCC revocations by Thursday, and six did. Five said they did not pose security threats and urged the agency to reconsider its decision.