OET Order Withdraws Accredited Test Laboratory Recognition
On February 25, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released an Order withdrawing the recognition of CVC Testing Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (CVC Shenzhen) as an accredited test laboratory. The decision was made pursuant to section 302(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 2.951(d) of the Commission's rules.
The withdrawal takes effect immediately upon the release date of the Order. Consequently, the Commission will no longer accept or recognize test data or measurements performed by CVC Shenzhen after February 25, 2026, within its equipment authorization program.
- Entity Affected: CVC Testing Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (Designation No. CN1363)
- Docket: ET Docket No. 25-273
- Action Taken: Withdrawal of recognition under 47 CFR § 2.951(d)
- Effective Date: February 25, 2026
Regulatory Framework on Prohibited Foreign Adversary Entities
Under Section 302 of the Communications Act, the FCC establishes qualifications and standards for private measurement facilities that evaluate radiofrequency (RF) equipment for compliance with technical rules. Under rules established in the Bad Labs Order (ET Docket No. 24-136), the FCC ensures test laboratories participating in the equipment authorization program are not subject to ownership, direction, or control by entities that pose a national security risk.
Section 2.951(d)(1) requires the Commission to withdraw recognition of any laboratory that is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity under section 2.902. Section 2.902 includes entities identified as foreign adversaries by the U.S. Department of Commerce pursuant to 15 CFR § 791.4, which includes the People's Republic of China (PRC).
- 10% or more equity, voting interest, or stock ownership or control constitutes ownership or control under 47 CFR § 2.902.
- Possessing the power to direct or decide important matters qualifies an entity as subject to control or direction.
- Being part of a governmental hierarchy or supervised by a prohibited entity bars lab recognition.
Background and Ownership Structure Findings
CVC Shenzhen, located in Shenzhen, China, received its initial accreditation in 2023 and was last recognized by the FCC on August 15, 2024, with an expiration date of April 30, 2026. Since 2023, the laboratory contributed testing for approximately ten equipment certifications.
The record indicates that CVC Shenzhen is a subsidiary of China National Electrical Apparatus Research Institute Co., Ltd., which in turn is a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation (Sinomach). Sinomach is a state-owned enterprise directly managed by the State Council of the PRC.
- September 8, 2025: OET issued a Notice of Intent to Begin Proceedings to Withdraw Recognition (DA 25-800).
- October 14, 2025: CVC Shenzhen responded, acknowledging it is affiliated with a state-owned, publicly listed holding company.
- October 24, 2025: OET initiated formal withdrawal proceedings via Order DA 25-933.
- November 28, 2025: CVC Shenzhen requested additional time, noting that FCC operations were suspended between October 1 and November 12, 2025, due to a lapse in federal funding.
- February 11, 2026: OET extended the deadline to respond to February 18, 2026 (DA 26-144).
Final Conclusion and Service Details
CVC Shenzhen submitted no further information by the extended February 18, 2026 deadline. Based on the administrative record and the Company's unrefuted state-owned affiliation, OET concluded that CVC Shenzhen is owned, controlled, or directed by the PRC, a prohibited entity.
The order directs that service copies be transmitted by email to qt@cvc.org.cn and sam.tung@cvc.org.cn, as well as by regular first-class and certified mail to Lai Wenjing c/o Dong Sanbi in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
- Order issued and signed by Andrew C. Hendrickson, Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology.
- Test data generated by CVC Shenzhen after February 25, 2026, will not be recognized for FCC equipment authorizations.