Core Viewpoint - The new mandatory national standard for mobile power banks, titled "Safety Technical Specifications for Mobile Power Banks," aims to enhance safety measures in the industry following multiple incidents of battery explosions and fires, marking it as one of the strictest regulations to date [1][2]. Summary by Sections Regulatory Changes - The new regulation introduces additional labeling requirements, including the battery material system, production date, and recommended safety usage lifespan, which were not previously mandated [1][4]. - The regulation specifies that mobile power banks must not use second-hand batteries for testing and must meet stringent safety requirements to prevent fire, explosion, rupture, and leakage under various conditions [4][5]. Safety Requirements - The new standard outlines detailed safety requirements for mobile power banks, including overcharge protection, over-discharge protection, short-circuit protection, and intelligent management systems to ensure safety throughout the battery's lifecycle [5][6]. - Specific safety measures are mandated for battery materials, including moisture content, residual alkali content, and the presence of magnetic impurities, ensuring higher quality and safety standards [7]. Industry Response - Leading companies in the industry, such as Anker Innovations, have expressed full support for the new regulations and are proactively working to meet the stringent requirements by collaborating with top battery manufacturers to develop high-quality cells [8]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasizes that the new standards will provide a technical basis for managing mobile power banks, reduce accident risks, and improve product quality by eliminating substandard products from the market [8].
史上最严”移动电源新规征言:多处强调“不起火、不爆炸、不破裂、不漏液