On September 10, 2024, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the application process for certification bodies for the IoT CyberTrust Mark Program, with a deadline of October 1, 2024. The FCC then posted an update on the Federal Register website on October 21, 2024. This update includes:

• The Cybersecurity Label Administator (CLA) shall share the relevant costs incurred by the leading CLA in performing the relevant duties; Lead the certification body to develop a cost expenditure plan and report to the FCC;
• The CLA shall develop a cybersecurity risk management plan.

Click this link to view the FCC's announcement numbered FR ID 250049 posted on the Federal Release website.