FCC Loses Lead Support for Biden-Era IoT Security Labeling

FCC Lacks Lead for Cyber Trust Mark Program After UL Solutions Steps Down From Post Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 6, 2026

The chief administrator of the Federal Communications Commission's flagship consumer cybersecurity labeling initiative has formally withdrawn from the role, raising questions about the future of the Biden-era program aimed at helping Americans identify secure smart devices. The departure comes after internal security reviews raised concerns over foreign influence in program management.

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UL Solutions notified the FCC in late December that it was stepping down as lead administrator of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program, effective immediately, after completing what it described as foundational work supporting the initiative. Chanté ...