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FCC Adopts Rules Prohibiting the Use of Testing Labs in Non-MRA Countries

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.

Navigating Accreditation: Why Testing Laboratories Need to Meet Global Standards

Global markets don’t run on assumptions—they run on accredited data. ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation gives manufacturers the consistency, accuracy, and credibility regulators expect. See why accreditation has become a competitive advantage across every major industry.

FCC To Remove Recognition of Certain Testing Laboratories

The FCC is moving to revoke recognition of several testing laboratories it says are tied to prohibited Chinese government entities. The action follows earlier Notices of Intent and targets labs reportedly overseen by China’s State‑owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC).

FCC Expands Deauthorization of State-Linked Testing Laboratories

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has continued its regulatory action regarding testing laboratories with foreign government ties.

FDA to Address Data Integrity Concerns with China-Based Third-Party Testing Labs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is raising concerns about the integrity of data submitted by two China-based testing laboratories in support of recent premarket medical device submissions.
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FDA Authorizes 50+ Testing Labs for Conformity Testing Pilot

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now accredited more than 50 testing...

The Future Revision of ISO/IEC 17025 and its Impact on EMC and Radio Testing Laboratories

This article will summarize the major changes of the new revision of ISO/IEC 17025-2005, present the new outline of the standard and will discuss the new concept of a “risk-based” approach of implementing requirements.

TÜV SÜD Acquires Global EMC Inc. in Canada

TÜV SÜD is acquiring Global EMC Inc., of Ontario to meet increasing demand for...

ESA’s Mercury Orbiter Undergoes EMC Testing

The European Space Agency’s BepiColombo orbiter recent underwent electromagnetic compatibility, radiated emission and susceptibility...

Retlif Expands into North Carolina

Retlif Testing Laboratories, one of the USA’s leading independent compliance and testing organizations, announced...
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