Lithium-ion cells and batteries produced in or imported into China are now regulated in accordance with China’s Compulsory Certification (CCC) system. The China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced CCC requirement for lithium-ion cells and batteries used in portable electronic equipment through Notice No. 10 issued in 2023.1 Effective August 1, 2024, all regulated lithium-ion cells and batteries must be CCC-certified for compliance with the requirements set forth in GB 31241.
GB 31241, “Lithium-ion cells and batteries used in portable electronic equipment – Safety technical specification,” was originally issued in 2014 and more recently replaced by the 2022 version, GB 31241-2022.2 GB 31241-2022 is not equivalent to any current international standard. However, relevant reference standards include, but are not limited to, IEC 62133-2:2017,3 UN 38.3 (7th Revision),4 and UL 1642:2020.5
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