Following the successive releases of the international standard IEC 62368-1:2023 (4th Edition) and the European harmonized standard EN IEC 62368-1:2024 (4th Edition), the U.S. standard UL 62368-1:2025 (4th Edition) was officially published on July 31, 2025, and was concurrently adopted...
Key Update from MIIT Notice No. 129
In accordance with MIIT Notice No. 129, all SRRC certificates issued under the old standard (No. 353) will officially expire and become invalid on December 31, 2025. Companies holding certificates under the old standard must complete the certificate upd...
The IEC 61000-4-2:2025 standard introduces significant updates compared to the 2008 version, aiming to enhance test consistency and rigor while adapting to advancements in new technologies. Below, we share the key differences in electrostatic discharge generator calibration, test setup, a...
Amid intensifying global trade competition and continuously rising compliance thresholds, companies seeking global expansion require not only solid product quality but also the protection of authoritative accreditations. Recently, Anbotek achieved dual milestones in the field of inform...
On September 25, 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) published Amendment (EU) 2025/1930 to the POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, introducing new control requirements for decabromodiphenyl ether (DPE). This amendment will take effect on October 15, 2025. Consequently, the list of r...
Frequently Shipping Goods with Lithium Batteries? Whether it’s electronic products, power tools, or electric vehicles, the latest IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (67th Edition) will take effect on January 1, 2026! This update involves multiple packing instruction categories, with some ...
The EN 18031 series, issued by the European Union, establishes stringent cybersecurity regulations for radio equipment. Among them, EN 18031-1 corresponds to Article 3.3(d) of the RED Directive, focusing on internet-connected radio equipment. It plays a critical role in ensuring cyberse...
Implementation and Transition Dates
1.Implementation Date: The standard came into effect immediately upon publication on the website of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), starting July 24, 2025.
2.Transition Period: A 6-month transition period begins from the publication ...
To strengthen the compulsory certification management of portable power banks, lithium-ion batteries, and battery packs, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) has formulated the Implementation Rules for Compulsory Product Certifi...
June 5, 2024 – With the rapid development of China’s energy storage industry, the safety of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems has become increasingly critical. Recently, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) officially released GB/T 44026-2024 “Technical...
Background
On March 5, 2025, the Australian Government officially released the Cybersecurity (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the “New Rules”), establishing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for consumer-grade smart devices. As a core su...
On 27/06/2025, the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) published Amendment (EU) 2025/718 to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on POPs, amending the requirements related to PFOS, which will enter into force on 17/07/2025, unless otherwise stated.
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts a...