In Compliance

The FDA trims its shortage list to just a handful of devices, while quietly flagging over 140 products manufacturers are discontinuing this year. See which device categories made the cut and what it signals for supply availability.

Two Bronx radio operators face steep FCC fines after field agents track down illegal broadcasts using social media posts and audio-matching techniques. Learn how the Commission built its case and what unauthorized broadcasters risk going forward.

The FCC wraps up a major spectrum auction with billions in winning bids, opening new mid-band wireless capacity and setting the stage for an even bigger auction ahead. See what the results mean for spectrum availability and the industry's next regulatory milestone.

The FCC clears toy drones for U.S. sale following a national security review, but only those meeting strict new criteria qualify. Find out what weight and range limits determine which drones make the cut, and which stay banned.

The FCC has stripped a China-based testing lab of its authorization after uncovering a pattern of copy-pasted data across dozens of equipment filings. The action is part of a broader federal push against labs tied to foreign adversaries — raising fresh questions about certification reliability industry-wide.

A former NASA engineer has developed a propulsion concept that could let spacecraft ditch onboard fuel entirely, relying instead on electrostatic energy generated inside a vacuum chamber. The system isn't flight-ready yet, but its backers see it as a foundational technology for the next era of space travel.

The FCC has reopened spectrum bidding for the first time in years, putting 5G-grade frequencies across major metro markets back in play. The licenses were left unsold from a previous round — and renewed demand could shift the competitive landscape for wireless providers nationwide.

The FDA has expanded its list of medical devices exempt from premarket notification, easing the regulatory path for manufacturers across several product categories. The updated guidance touches everything from hearing protectors to diagnostic test strips — with real implications for how quickly new devices can reach market.

The FDA has finalized its guidance on human factors information required in medical device marketing submissions, outlining a risk-based framework for 510(k)s, PMAs, De Novo requests, and HDE applications. Here's what manufacturers need to know before their next premarket submission.

The FDA has updated its list of more than 1,700 recognized voluntary consensus standards used to demonstrate compliance in medical device premarket submissions. Find out which specialties are covered and how declarations of conformity can streamline your path to market authorization.