Optional electronic labeling of communications equipment
Definitions
In this section—
the term “electronic labeling” means displaying required labeling and regulatory information electronically; and
the term “radiofrequency device with display” means any equipment or device that—
is required under regulations of the Commission to be authorized by the Commission before the equipment or device may be marketed or sold within the United States; and
has the capability to digitally display required labeling and regulatory information.
Requirement to promulgate regulations for electronic labeling
Source
(June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title VII, § 720, as added Pub. L. 113–197, § 3,Notes
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Savings Clause
Findings
The Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this section as the ‘Commission’) first standardized physical labels for licensed products such as computers, phones, and other electronic devices in 1973, and the Commission has continually refined physical label requirements over time.
As devices become smaller, compliance with physical label requirements can become more difficult and costly.
Many manufacturers and consumers of licensed devices in the United States would prefer to have the option to provide or receive important Commission labeling information digitally on the screen of the device, at the discretion of the user.
An electronic labeling option would give flexibility to manufacturers in meeting labeling requirements.”