regulatory compliance

The FCC moves to revoke equipment authorizations for a drone maker accused of falsely claiming where its uncrewed aircraft are actually built, after the company failed to respond to the agency's requests for documentation, a case that could reshape how regulators verify country-of-origin claims for connected devices.

The FDA opens the books on how its accredited third-party reviewers are performing under the 510(k) pathway, revealing review times that stretch well beyond agency averages in some cases. The data offers device makers a rare look at where third-party review speeds up, and where it stalls, market access.

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 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.

The FDA has launched a pilot program featuring shorter, focused one-day facility assessments for medical products, biologics, foods, and clinical research. With 46 assessments already completed, the agency says most confirmed compliance—but standard inspections aren't going away.

The ink was barely dry on the FCC's vote before China fired back — threatening countermeasures and warning of global supply chain fallout. Here's what the new testing and certification restrictions mean for the electronics industry.

Compliance engineering demands constant adaptation — and training is what makes it possible. This piece examines why continuous learning is essential for keeping pace with evolving standards, emerging technologies, and global regulatory requirements, and what it means for engineers who want to stay ahead.

The FCC has closed the door on testing labs and certification bodies in countries without a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the U.S. The new rules, effective June 1, 2026, carry fresh disclosure requirements and enforcement tools that compliance teams will need to understand.

Rising product recalls and growing regulatory complexity are putting new pressure on engineering education. This article makes the case for integrating product safety compliance into university curricula — and outlines what a comprehensive program should include.

The FCC is set to vote on new rules tightening the integrity and security of electronic device testing, including restrictions on labs in countries lacking trade agreements with the U.S. and new requirements for foreign employee disclosure, enforcement procedures, and expedited review for trusted labs.