Government Regulations , Supply chain FCC votes to ban Chinese and Hong Kong testing labs for US-bound devices May 6, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Per Tech Radar, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to ban Chinese and Hong Kong testing laboratories from certifying electronic devices destined for the United States market. This decision could significantly impact the global electronics supply chain, as a substantial majority of devices currently undergo testing in China. The FCC's unanimous vote on April 30, 2026, extends a prior ban on state-affiliated Chinese labs to encompass all laboratories within China and Hong Kong. This move means that approximately 75% of devices intended for the US market will require testing in alternative locations. Currently, 126 out of the FCC's 591 recognized testing labs are situated in China, often near manufacturing hubs, simplifying logistics. While some Western firms have subsidiaries that could facilitate relocation to the US, Europe, or Taiwan, this is expected to increase costs significantly, with US testing potentially costing three to four times more than in China. The proposed ban is not final and includes a 60 to 90-day public comment period and a potential two-year grace period. Despite national security concerns cited by FCC Chair Brendan Carr regarding potential device compromise, China remains a dominant manufacturing hub for US electronics. Source: Tech Radar SC Staff Related Data Security FTC bans Kochava from selling location data without consent SC Staff May 6, 2026 The FTC's complaint detailed how Kochava collected and sold geolocation data from hundreds of millions of mobile devices, enabling clients to track users' movements to and from sensitive locations such as health clinics and places of worship. Vulnerability Management CISA reportedly considers 3-day patch deadline for KEV flaws Laura French May 5, 2026 Officials are considering how AI tools like Claude Mythos could shorten exploit timelines, Reuters reports. Security Operations FCC approves new rules to combat robocalls and bolster cybersecurity SC Staff May 1, 2026 The commission unanimously passed measures to strengthen the "Know Your Customer" requirements for telecommunications companies, mandating more thorough identity verification for service enablement. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Business Impact Analysis (BIA) British Standard 7799 Chain of Custody Competitive Intelligence Data Custodian Due Care Due Diligence You can skip this ad in 5 seconds