U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Dec 14, 2025
(a) The Commission will consider for recognition a measurement facility (i.e., testing laboratory) for which an FCC-recognized accrediting organization submits a written request to the Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) requesting such recognition, including the following information:
(1) Laboratory name, location of test site(s), mailing address, and contact information.
(2) Name of accrediting organization.
(3) Scope of laboratory accreditation.
(4) Date of expiration of accreditation.
(5) Designation number.
(6) FCC Registration Number (FRN).
(7) A statement as to whether the laboratory performs testing on a contract basis.
(8) For laboratories outside the United States, the name of the mutual recognition agreement or arrangement under which the accreditation of the laboratory is recognized.
(9) Other information as requested by the Commission.
(b) The Commission will not recognize a laboratory:
(1) In which a prohibited entity, as established pursuant to § 2.902, has, possesses, or otherwise controls an equity or voting interest of 10% or more;
(2) That fails to provide, or that provides a false or inaccurate, certification as required in this section; or
(3) That fails to provide, or provides false or inaccurate, information regarding equity or voting interests of 5% or greater as required in this section.
(c) [Reserved]
(d) The Commission will withdraw recognition of any laboratory that:
(1) Is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity pursuant to § 2.902;
(2) Fails to provide, or provides a false or inaccurate, certification, as required in this section; or
(3) Fails to provide, or provides false or inaccurate, information regarding equity or voting interests of 5% or greater, as required in this section.
(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.
