US Retailers Remove Millions of Prohibited Chinese Electronics Listings
- tech360.tv
- Oct 13
- 2 min read
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr announced Friday that major US online retail websites have removed several million listings for prohibited Chinese electronics, part of an ongoing crackdown by the agency.
Carr stated the removed items were either on a US list of barred equipment or not authorised by the agency, including home security cameras, and smart watches from companies like Huawei, Hangzhou Hikvision, ZTE, and Dahua Technology Company.
As a result of FCC oversight, companies are now implementing new processes to prevent future prohibited items. Carr affirmed, "We're going to keep our efforts up."
The FCC issued a new national security notice reminding companies of prohibited items, including video surveillance equipment. Carr noted these items could allow China to "surveil Americans, disrupt communications networks and otherwise threaten U.S. national security."
In recent years, US agencies have taken actions against Chinese technology companies across sectors like telecom and semiconductors, citing national security concerns. This latest initiative aims to prevent unapproved Chinese electronics from entering the US market.
Earlier this week, the FCC announced plans to vote this month to tighten restrictions on telecommunications equipment manufactured by Chinese companies deemed national security risks.
The agency will vote on Oct. 28 to prohibit authorisation of devices containing component parts on the "Covered List." It will also authorise the agency to prohibit the sale of previously authorised "Covered List" equipment in specific cases.
The US telecom regulator previously designated companies including Huawei, ZTE, China Mobile, and China Telecom to the "Covered List." This list bars the FCC from authorising the import or sale of new equipment from those companies.
In March, the FCC revealed an investigation into nine Chinese companies on the "Covered List," including Huawei, ZTE, Hytera Communications, Dahua Technology Company, Pacifica Networks/ComNet, and China Unicom (Americas).
The FCC has also previously barred some Chinese companies from providing telecommunications services in the United States. These actions were taken citing national security concerns.
Last month, the FCC initiated proceedings to withdraw recognition from seven test labs owned or controlled by the Chinese government, citing ongoing US national security concerns.
Major US online retailers have removed millions of prohibited Chinese electronics listings.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) led this crackdown, citing national security risks.
Prohibited items include home security cameras, and smart watches from companies like Huawei, and ZTE.
Source: REUTERS
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