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Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
The United States issued an addendum on 19 May 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/2130. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 8 July 2024. The comment period closed on 14 July 2026.
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Radio-frequency (RF) devices; Product and company certification. Conformity assessment; Radiocommunications
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/USA/2130/Rev.1/Add.1, 19 May 2026)
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Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts measures to strengthen national security and encourage reciprocity in testing and certification. The FCC creates a fast-track priority review process for devices subject to Pre-Approval Guidance (PAG) for applications tested in Trusted Test Labs. Also, updates post-market surveillance and enforcement procedures, and establishes confidential reporting channels for industry participants to raise concerns about violations or national security threats. Lastly, directs development of a consolidated list of prohibited entities to streamline applicant screening and aligns ownership reporting timelines for publicly traded companies with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements. This final rule is effective 15 June 2026, except the amendments to Sec. Sec. 2.949(b)(5) and (6) and (d) (amendatory instruction 2), 2.951(a)(10) and (11) and (c) (amendatory instruction 4), and 2.962(d)(9) (amendatory instruction 6) which are delayed. The Federal Communications Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date. 91 Federal Register (FR) 27843, 15 May 2026; Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1 and 2: This final rule and the proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/2031/Rev.1 are identified by ET Docket No. 24-136; FCC 26-28. The full text of this document is available and can be downloaded at Documents are also accessible through the FCC's…
Proposed rule - The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to cease recognition of test labs, Testing Certification Bodies (TCBs), and laboratory accreditation bodies in non-MRA or trade agreement participants (i.e., non-Reciprocal Territories). The Commission also seeks comment on modernizing data analytics capabilities, and explores additional measures to protect intellectual property and national security.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2130/Rev.1/Add.1
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts measures to strengthen national security and encourage reciprocity in testing and certification. The FCC creates a fast-track priority review process for devices subject to Pre-Approval Guidance (PAG) for applications tested in Trusted Test Labs. Also, updates post-market surveillance and enforcement procedures, and establishes confidential reporting channels for industry participants to raise concerns about violations or national security threats. Lastly, directs development of a consolidated list of prohibited entities to streamline applicant screening and aligns ownership reporting timelines for publicly traded companies with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements. This final rule is effective 15 June 2026, except the amendments to Sec. Sec. 2.949(b)(5) and (6) and (d) (amendatory instruction 2), 2.951(a)(10) and (11) and (c) (amendatory instruction 4), and 2.962(d)(9) (amendatory instruction 6) which are delayed. The Federal Communications Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date. 91 Federal Register (FR) 27843, 15 May 2026; Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1 and 2: This final rule and the proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/2031/Rev.1 are identified by ET Docket No. 24-136; FCC 26-28. The full text of this document is available and can be downloaded at Documents are also accessible through the FCC's…
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/2130/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 14 July 2026
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
Proposed rule - The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to cease recognition of test labs, Testing Certification Bodies (TCBs), and laboratory accreditation bodies in non-MRA or trade agreement participants (i.e., non-Reciprocal Territories). The Commission also seeks comment on modernizing data analytics capabilities, and explores additional measures to protect intellectual property and national security.
CorrigendumG/TBT/N/USA/2130/Add.2/Corr.1
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program; Correction
The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on 7 August 2025 (notified as G/TBT/N/USA/2130/Add.2). The document addressed requirements for all recognized telecommunication certification bodies (TCBs), test labs, and laboratory accreditation bodies to certify to the Commission that they are not owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity and to report all equity or voting interests of 5% or greater by any entity. The document inadvertently included compliance dates for provisions that are delayed indefinitely and excluded a word in one section. Effective 8 September 2025, except for the correction to indefinitely delayed amendatory instruction 16, which is effective as of 26 August 2025. 90 Federal Register (FR) 41517, 26 August 2025; Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2 and 15: Documents from the FCC associated with this final rule are identified by ET Docket No. 24-136; FCC 25-27 and are accessible through the FCC's Electronic Document Management System (EDOCS) by searching the ET Docket Number. The full text of this document is available and can be downloaded at The corrections to the final rule are accessible separately at Proceedings and filings for this action are accessible in the ECFS at
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2130/Add.2
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) requires all recognized telecommunication certification bodies (TCBs), test labs, and laboratory accreditation bodies to certify to the Commission that they are not owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity and to report all equity or voting interests of 5% or greater by any entity. The FCC also amends it rules to state that it will not recognize--and will revoke any existing recognition of--any TCB, test lab, or laboratory accreditation body that fails to provide, or that provides a false or inaccurate, certification; or that fails to provide, or provides false or inaccurate, information regarding equity or voting interests of 5% or greater. The FCC prohibits recognition of any TCB, test lab, or laboratory accreditation body owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity, and prohibits such TCBs, test labs, and laboratory accreditation bodies from participating in the Commission's equipment authorization program, not only with regard to the equipment certification process but also the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) process. Effective 8 September 2025, except for amendatory instructions 4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, and 24 which are delayed indefinitely. The Federal Communications Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date. The incorporation by reference of certain…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2130/Add.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 15 September 2025
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) proposes and seeks comment on further measures to safeguard the integrity of the FCC's equipment authorization program. The Commission seeks comment on whether to extend recently adopted prohibitions to include entities subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary or alternatively apply a presumption-of-prohibition to a larger class of entities. Additionally, the Commission seeks comment on expanding the group of prohibited entities to include several additional lists from federal agencies or statutes and ways it can facilitate and encourage more equipment authorization testing to occur at test labs within the United States or allied countries. Lastly, the Commission encourages further comment on post-market surveillance procedures to ensure compliance to prohibitions on authorization of covered equipment. Comments are due on or before 15 August 2025 and reply comments are due on or before 15 September 2025. 90 Federal Register (FR) 31945, 16 July 2025; Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2: Documents from the FCC associated with this proposed rule are identified by ET Docket No. 24-136; FCC 25-27 and are accessible through the FCC's Electronic Document Management System (EDOCS). The full text of this document is available for public inspection and can be downloaded at Comments are due on or before 15 August 2025; reply comments are due on or before 15 September 2025. WTO Members…
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/2130
Comment deadline: Closed on 3 October 2024
Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program
Proposed rule - In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission, FCC) proposes to strengthen requirements and oversight relating to telecommunications certification bodies and measurement facilities to help ensure the integrity of these entities for purposes of the equipment authorization, to better protect national security, and to advance the Commission's comprehensive strategy to build a more secure and resilient communications supply chain.
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