To further strengthen the quality and safety supervision of electric bicycles, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China announced on July 2, 2024, that mandatory product certification (CCC certification) will be implemented for lithium-ion batteries used in electric bicycles and chargers for electric bicycles.
Summary of the announcement:
- Starting from October 15, 2024, designated certification bodies will accept certification applications for lithium-ion batteries used in electric bicycles and chargers for electric bicycles. The certification work will be carried out according to the relevant mandatory product certification implementation rules and applicable standards.
- From November 1, 2025, lithium-ion batteries for electric bicycles and chargers for electric bicycles must obtain CCC certification and display the CCC certification mark after passing the evaluation before they can be manufactured, sold, imported, or used for other commercial purposes in China.
- Qualified certification bodies and laboratories for CCC certification and testing of lithium-ion batteries and chargers for electric bicycles will be announced separately.