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The FCC decided that all foreign-made consumer-grade Internet routers are prohibited from receiving FCC authorization and are therefore prohibited from being imported for use or sale in the US. (infosec.exchange)
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[–] gwl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

There's better ways to do it then, EU don't have that problem for example, and we buy plenty from China.

We just have safety and security standards enshrined into law, and don't deal with anyone that doesn't agree to follow them.

It's why some products have the C€ symbol on them, which is "this has been imported, and meets all legal requirement", and all shops are not allowed to sell anything without that cert if imported.

(Though this don't apply to direct-to-consumer delivery from other nations, so it's not bulletproof)

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 0 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

That's kinda what's going on. They're pulling the FCC logo and making it illegal to resell without authorization. Hopefully, (but not assuredly) part of that authorization will be to make sure they comply with security.

Though I'm absolutely certain those 'agreements' cost a pretty penny and it's lining someone's pocket as well.

[–] gwl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Ah but the C€ don't require you to manufacture some or all parts in the country though, or to pay a fee for the courtesy of dodging the law

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

pay a fee for the courtesy of dodging the law

Not that i'd be suprised for it to be so, but conditional approval doesn't automatically mean pay a fee and we don't check.

[–] gwl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 19 hours ago

This is America