Taiwan-based testing and certification firm BTL said it expects to benefit from a recent decision by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ban certain China-funded laboratories from testing electronic products bound for the US market.
New restrictions reshape testing landscape
The FCC resolution, passed by a wide margin, prohibits labs owned or controlled by entities on the US government's "Covered List" from conducting product testing or issuing FCC reports for items such as smartphones, computers, and cameras. This decision impacts products subject to FCC equipment authorization, a mandatory process for all electronics sold in the US. Around 75% of these products are currently tested in labs based in China.
BTL positioned to capture redirected business
BTL emphasized that its facilities in China are Taiwan-invested and not subject to the new restrictions. The company expects its proximity and unaffected status to help it capture redirected orders from affected Chinese labs.
Market conditions improve for testing firms
BTL also noted that price competition in China's testing market eased in 2025. Combined with the new US restrictions, the company anticipates more stable revenue in the region. The FCC's move could eventually extend to a broader range of China-funded labs, further enhancing business opportunities for firms like BTL.
Article translated by Jingyue Hsiao and edited by Jerry Chen
