Federal Communications Commission	DA 26-146

Before the
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554

In the Matter of

Chongqing Academy of Information and 
Communications a/k/a Chongqing Academy of 
Information and Communications Technology
Designation No. CN1239
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ET Docket No. 25-268
ORDER WITHDRAWING RECOGNITION 
AS AN ACCREDITED TEST LABORATORY

Adopted:  February 12, 2026	Released:  February 12, 2026

By the Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology:

I. INTRODUCTION
1. In this Order, the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) withdraws the recognition of Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications a/k/a Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAIC or Company) as an accredited test laboratory pursuant to section 302(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), and section 2.951(d) of the Commission’s rules. 47 U.S.C. § 302a(e); 47 CFR § 2.951(d).
  
II. BACKGROUND
2. Legal Framework.  Section 302 of the Act authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) to adopt rules, consistent with the public interest, governing the interference potential of equipment capable of emitting radio frequency (RF) energy. 47 U.S.C. § 302a(a); see generally 47 CFR pt. 2 subpt. J (equipment authorization procedures).
  The Act also allows the Commission to authorize the use of private organizations (test labs) to test for compliance with those rules, and to establish appropriate qualifications and standards for such test labs. 47 U.S.C. § 302a(e)(1), (3); see 47 CFR §§ 2.948, 2.951.
  The Commission will not recognize any test lab that fails to meet all of the appropriate standards, including standards that concern the integrity and trustworthiness of the test lab.  The Commission’s rules, in part, “ensure that [test labs] that participate in [the FCC’s] equipment authorization program are not subject to ownership, direction, or control by untrustworthy actors that pose a risk to national security.” Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, ET Docket No. 24-136, 40 FCC Rcd 3616, 3617, para. 1 (2025) (EA Integrity Order).

3. Section 2.951(d)(1) of the Commission’s rules provides that the Commission will withdraw its recognition of any laboratory that is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity, as defined by section 2.902 of the Commission’s rules. 47 CFR § 2.951(d)(1).
  Section 2.902 defines “owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of” to mean any entity:
(1) In which any other entity has direct or indirect ownership or control of 10% or more equity, voting interest, or stock;
(2) In which any other entity directly or indirectly possesses or has the power (whether or not exercised) to determine, direct, or decide important matters affecting the subject entity; or
(3) That acts as an agent or representative of another entity or acts in any other capacity at the order or request of another entity or whose activities are directly or indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized in whole or in majority part, including being part of a governmental structure or hierarchy. 47 CFR § 2.902.
 
Section 2.902 of the Commission’s rules defines “prohibited entities” to include entities identified as “foreign adversaries” by the U.S. Department of Commerce pursuant to 15 CFR § 791.4. Id.  Prohibited entities are further defined to include entities identified on the Covered List as well as entities identified by specified sources. Id. 
  The U.S. Department of Commerce, based on numerous Executive Branch sources, has determined that the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) is a foreign adversary. “The Secretary has determined that the following foreign governments or foreign non-government persons have engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons and, therefore, constitute foreign adversaries solely for the purposes of the Executive Order, this rule, and any subsequent rule:  (1) The People’s Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macau Special Administrative Region (China)….”  15 CFR § 791.4(a)(1); Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications a/k/a Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Designation No. CN1239, ET Docket No. 25-268, Notice of Intent to Begin Proceedings to Withdraw Recognition as an Accredited Test Laboratory, DA 25-794, para. 4 (OET Sept. 8, 2025) (Notice).

4. Factual Background.  CAIC is an accredited test laboratory based in Chongqing, China, that is recognized by the FCC to test a wide range of RF devices for compliance with applicable FCC rules. CAIC is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and recognized by the 
FCC to test unintentional radiators, ISM (industrial, scientific, and medical Equipment), intentional radiators, UPCS, 
U-NII without DFS Intentional Radiators, U-NII with DFS Intentional Radiators, Commercial Mobile Services, 
General Mobile Radio Services, Citizens Broadband Radio Services, and RF Exposure. CAIC (FCC designation 
number CN1239) was last recognized by the FCC on April 9, 2024, with a recognition expiration date of April 8, 
2026.
  CAIC is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 with certification number 4897.01 See A2LA, Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology, “Organization/Accreditation 
Information,” https://customer.a2la.org/index.cfm?event=directory.detail&labPID=DFC4B12B-8D3C-454D-8237-2F56D6D77E6C (last visited Feb. 4, 2026) (CAICT Organization/Accreditation Information). CAIC is also in Canada under CAB identifier CN0044.

 and FCC lab designation number CN1239. While the FCC may recognize a foreign test lab (measurement facility) pursuant to section 2.951 of the 
Commission’s rules, the FCC does not itself accredit such labs. See 47 CFR § 2.951(a), (e).
  Since its initial accreditation in 2018, CAIC has performed testing that contributed to more than 170 equipment certifications. Certification test reports and other equipment authorization documents can be found on the Commission’s website 
by searching for the FCC ID in OET’s equipment authorization database, 
https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm (last visited Feb. 4, 2026).
  According to CAIC’s A2LA accreditation information, CAIC shares the same domain name (caict.ac.cn) as Telecommunications Technologies Labs, CAICT (TTL). See CAICT Organization/Accreditation Information; A2LA,Telecommunication Technology Labs, CAICT, 
“Organization/Accreditation Information,” 
https://customer.a2la.org/index.cfm?event=directory.detail&labPID=C812F595-31E7-4FA3-9427-145FA582EA47
(last visited Feb. 4, 2026).
  TTL is a department within the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). See, e.g., CAICT, About Us, http://www.caict.ac.cn/english/about/dept/ (listing CAICT Terminal Labs as a 
business department within CAICT) (last visited Feb. 5, 2026).
  CAICT is a “scientific research institute directly under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT),” See, e.g. CAICT, About Us, http://www.caict.ac.cn/english/about/202004/t20200413_279063.html (last visited 
Feb. 5, 2026).  In 2014, the China Academy of Telecommunication Research of the Ministry of Industry and 
Information Technology became the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). 
Id.  In the People’s Republic of China, CAICT implements policies of the Chinese government by “provid[ing] 
support to the development and implementation of a series of major national strategies and policies concerning ICT 
[Information and Communications Technology] and the integration of industrialization and information.” CAICT, 
Business, http://www.caict.ac.cn/english/buss/202004/t20200417_279512.html (last visited Feb. 5, 2026).
 which itself is an agency under the State Council of the PRC. “The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China was founded in 2008 as 
a department of the State Council responsible for the country’s industrial branches and information industry.” State 
Council, People’s Republic of China, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, 
https://english.www.gov.cn/state_council/2014/08/23/content_281474983035940.htm (last visited Sept. 4, 2025).

5. On September 8, 2025, OET provided CAIC with notice of the Commission’s intent to commence proceedings concerning the potential withdrawal of recognition of CAIC as an accredited test laboratory. See Notice.
  In the Notice, OET tentatively determined that the Company is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity. Id.
  Because the PRC controls MIIT, which in turn controls CAICT, Id. at para. 7 (internal citations omitted).
 the Notice tentatively determined that the PRC directly or indirectly has the power (whether or not exercised) “to determine, direct, or decide important matters” that affect CAIC.  OET also tentatively determined that CAIC acts “at the order or request of another entity,” or is an entity “whose activities are directly or indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized in whole or in majority part, including being part of a governmental structure or hierarchy.” Id.; see also 47 CFR § 2.902.
  The Notice thus tentatively determined that CAIC is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of the PRC (a prohibited entity) and provided the Company with an opportunity to respond to the Notice by October 14, 2025. Id. at paras. 7-8; 47 CFR § 2.951(e) (“The Commission will notify a laboratory in writing of its intention to withdraw the laboratory’s recognition and provide at least 30 days for the lab to respond.”).

6. On October 14, 2025, CAIC submitted its response to the Notice. Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications a/k/a Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Designation No. CN1239, ET Docket No. 25-268, CAIC Response to Notice of Intent to Begin Proceeding to Withdraw Recognition as an Accredited Test Laboratory (filed Oct. 14, 2025) (Response).
  CAIC opposed the Commission’s action but stated in relevant part that it “is a 100% state-owned institution owned by the People’s Republic of China, jointly established by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), the Chongqing Economic and Information Technology Commission, and the Nan’an District People’s Government.” Id. at 1 (“Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology [sic] is a 100% state-owned institution”).

7. On October 24, 2025, OET commenced a proceeding to withdraw recognition of CAIC as an accredited test laboratory. Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications a/k/a Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Designation No. CN1239, ET Docket No. 25-268, Order Instituting Proceeding to Withdraw Recognition As An Accredited Test Laboratory, DA 25-930 (OET Oct. 24, 2025) (Order Instituting Proceeding).
  OET considered the Company’s Response, including the Company’s opposition to the proceeding and its recitation of a history of international conformity testing and other related activities. See id. at para. 8.
  OET also recited CAIC’s statement that the laboratory is “100% owned by the PRC.” Id. at para. 8 (citing Response at 1).
  OET concluded that CAIC failed to demonstrate why the Commission should not begin a proceeding to withdraw recognition of the Company as an accredited test laboratory. Id. at para. 8.
  Accordingly, OET initiated a proceeding pursuant to section 302(e) of the Act and sections 2.951(d) and (e) of the Commission’s rules to reach a final determination on whether to withdraw recognition of CAIC as an accredited test laboratory. Id. at para. 9.
  The Order Instituting Proceeding provided the Company an opportunity to file a response within thirty-five (35) days after the release of the order, permitting CAIC an additional opportunity to demonstrate why the Commission should not withdraw its recognition. Id. at para. 10.
  
8. On November 27, 2025, CAIC filed its response to the Order Instituting Proceeding. Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications a/k/a Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Designation No. CN1239, ET Docket No. 25-268, CAIC Response to Order Instituting Proceeding to Withdraw Recognition As An Accredited Test Laboratory (filed Nov. 27, 2025) (Response to the Order Instituting Proceeding).
 CAIC initially “reiterate[s] that Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology is a 100% state-owned institution owned by the People’s Republic of China.” Id. at 1.
  CAIC again notes its broader objection to the Commission’s review of the recognition status of Chinese state-owned laboratories, asserting that the action “is primarily driven by political considerations rather than the purported ‘security’ concerns, and that it is unsupported by any evidence relating to quality or technical competence.”  Id. 
  CAIC contends that the Commission is adopting “a discriminatory and stigmatizing approach.” Id.
  CAIC states it “believes that a Chinese state-owned laboratory operating strictly under the ISO/IEC 17025 quality framework has neither posed nor will pose any threat to the national security of the United States.” Id.
  CAIC asserts it “has consistently fulfilled its professional responsibilities” and again asserts that its testing activities have not “resulted in a breach of client trust or any information security incident.” Id. at 1-2.
  CAIC further contends that the Commission’s decision to revoke the accreditations of several Chinese state-owned laboratories, including CAIC, will ultimately harm the global trade in telecommunications equipment and “undermine the legitimate interests of relevant industries and consumers, including those in the United States.” Id. at 2.
  
III. DISCUSSION
9. Based on the information in the record, including CAIC’s Response to the Order Instituting Proceeding, OET concludes that CAIC has failed to demonstrate why the Commission should not withdraw recognition of CAIC as an accredited test laboratory pursuant to section 2.951(d)(1) of the Commission’s rules. 47 CFR § 2.951(d)(1).
  
10. Section 2.951(d)(1) of the Commission’s rules provides that the Commission will withdraw its recognition of any laboratory that is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity pursuant to section 2.902 of the Commission’s rules. Id.
  The Order Instituting Proceeding directed CAIC to provide a reasonable basis for why the Commission should not withdraw its recognition. Order Instituting Proceeding at para. 10.
  The Order Instituting Proceeding recognized CAIC’s admission that it is an entity that is wholly owned by the PRC, See id. at para. 8.
 a fact that CAIC reaffirmed in its Response to the Order Instituting Proceeding. See Response to the Order Instituting Proceeding at 1.
  The U.S. Department of Commerce has designated the PRC as a foreign adversary of the United States, 15 CFR § 791.4.
 and section 2.902 of the Commission’s rules provides that entities designated as foreign adversaries in this manner are considered “prohibited entities.” 47 CFR § 2.902.
  CAIC, thus, “is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity.” 47 CFR § 2.951(d)(1).
  The Commission’s rules explicitly state that it will not recognize, and will withdraw recognition of, any laboratory that is owned by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity. 47 CFR § 2.951(b), (d). 
  
11. CAIC’s Response to the Order Instituting Proceeding concedes the factual predicate for withdrawal of recognition and argues a policy position opposing the Commission’s initiative to withdraw its recognition of “bad labs” and the Commission’s underlying regulations. See generally, Response to the Order Instituting Proceeding.
  However, in the EA Integrity Order, the Commission already considered the policy issues at stake and determined that “it is critical for national security and the integrity of the supply chain that we prohibit from recognition or participation in the equipment authorization program of TCBs, test labs, or laboratory accreditation bodies that are owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity.” EA Integrity Order at 3617, para. 1.
  We therefore reject the Company’s policy arguments why OET should not withdraw its recognition of CAIC as an accredited test laboratory.
12. After fully considering CAIC’s arguments in its Response to the Order Instituting Proceeding, and pursuant to section 302(e) of the Act and section 2.951(d) of the Commission’s rules, OET hereby withdraws recognition of CAIC as an accredited test laboratory. 47 U.S.C. § 302a(e); 47 CFR § 2.951(d).
  This action becomes effective immediately upon release of this Order.  The Commission will no longer recognize within its equipment authorization program test data or measurements that are performed after this date by the Company.
IV. ORDERING CLAUSES
13. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to section 302(e) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. § 302a(e), and sections 0.31, 0.241, and 2.951(d) of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR §§ 0.31, 0.241, 2.951(d), the Commission HEREBY WITHDRAWS ITS RECOGNITION of Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications a/k/a Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology (Designation No. CN1239) as an accredited test laboratory.
14. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent by e-mail to zhujiyang@caict.ac.cn and liyan6@caict.ac.cn on the release date of this Order and a copy sent by regular first-class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, to Pan Ke, c/o Li Yan, Chongqing Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAIC), Building C, Technology Innovation Center, No. 8, Yuma Rd., Chayuan New Area, Nan’an District, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China, 401336.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
						
						
						
						
Andrew C. Hendrickson
Chief 
Office of Engineering and Technology 
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