The FCC China Lab Ban: What Brands and Importers Need to Know Now

On April 30, 2026, the FCC voted to ban all test labs physically located in China and Hong Kong from the US equipment authorization process, a ruling that puts over 126 labs and roughly 75% of global electronics testing capacity on a two-year phase-out clock. For manufacturers, importers, and brands selling consumer electronics in the US market, the clock is now running. Products currently being certified through China-based labs will need a new testing pathway before the deadline, and the window to act is shorter than it appears.

In this webinar, QIMA's regulatory expert Benedict-Morilla Molina will explain exactly what the FCC's reciprocity rule means, which labs retain authorization and which do not, and what a practical compliance migration looks like for businesses currently relying on China-based testing. We will walk through the enforcement timeline, your options across MRA-protected labs globally, and how QIMA's regulatory expertise can help you navigate the transition.