Canada has no single mandatory power-bank safety certification. Market access is built from UN 38.3 transport compliance, ISED certification for wireless functions, and voluntary CSA/cUL driven by retailers – much like the US model.
The UK runs a UKCA-based conformity system after Brexit. Power banks need UKCA marking (BS EN 62368-1), Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 for wireless, UN 38.3 transport, and a UK Responsible Person for overseas brands.
Australia and New Zealand share the RCM compliance framework – a mandatory Regulatory Compliance Mark backed by EESS electrical safety registration, AS/NZS 62368.1, and UN 38.3 transport.
South Korea runs a mandatory KC safety certification for power banks under KATS – KC 62133, the Safety Certification track, plus a 2026 KC 62368-1 proposal.
The US has no single mandatory power bank certificate. Map 2026 market access: UL 2056 (de facto mandatory), FCC (federal), UN38.3, and state rules.
Japan’s PSE/DENAN framework is an established electrical-product safety and market-access system. This guide explains lithium-ion battery requirements for power banks, PSE marking, and why the 2026 airline rules are a separate transportation framework.
Taiwan has proposed updated BSMI requirements for secondary lithium power banks, including a new puncture test for products up to 160Wh. This guide explains the 2027 transition and what OEM teams should prepare now.
China is moving power bank CCC certification toward stricter safety testing, product consistency and lifecycle supervision. This guide explains GB 47372-2026, the 2027 transition and what global OEM buyers should prepare now.
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