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New FCC Restricted Parts Rules Take Effect; Black Scarab Author Publishes Robotics Compliance Guide
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The FCC's new rules on restricted parts took effect on October 13, 2026. Reddit user rgc4444 (the publisher of the robotics brand Black Scarab) has accordingly put together a compliance guide for robotics teams, explaining how to self-check whether a product touches on the restrictions before it enters the US market. The guide divides the checks into three categories: restricted suppliers, restricted components, and restricted complete devices, and notes that the component rules hinge on whether the actual producer is a Covered List manufacturer. The author states that the new ban does not affect devices that had already been authorized, but that after a redesign or component replacement, a separate review is required before the original authorization can be deemed still applicable, and recommends that teams collect component model numbers, producers, FCC records, and intended use, and have them evaluated by a testing laboratory or lawyer. The author notes that the guide is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
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- New FCC component rules take effect October 13: what robotics teams should self-check before launching in the US
The FCC's new component restriction rules took effect on October 13, 2026, and the author has compiled a usage guide for robotics teams based on them. The article distinguishes three types of checks: restricted suppliers, restricted components, and restricted complete devices. It notes that the component rules are based on whether the actual producer is a Covered List entity, that already-authorized equipment is not affected by the new ban, but that redesigns or component replacements require separate review. It also recommends collecting component model numbers, producers, FCC records, and intended use for evaluation by testing labs or lawyers.
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