test lab accreditation

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.

Third-party test labs undergo rigorous ISO 17025 accreditation audits lasting days or weeks. Learn what auditors scrutinize—from equipment calibration to facility layouts—and why accredited labs provide manufacturers with the highest-quality compliance testing and reliable results.