Summer’s Hottest Mini Fans, Ready to Take the World by Storm? Start with These Certifications!
Whether you’re selling USB fans, rechargeable handheld fans, or desktop/neck fans, this guide has everything you need!
1. CE certification (Mandatory)
Includes directives:
- EMC Directive: Ensures electromagnetic compatibility
- LVD Directive: Electrical safety (voltage, insulation, overheating, etc.)
- RoHS Directive: Restricts harmful substances like lead, mercury, etc.
Applicable Products: All fans with batteries or plug-in power
Lead Time: 1-2 months
2. REACH (Chemical Safety)
3. Additional Certifications (Bonus Points)
- ERP Energy Efficiency Certification: If the fan has a charging function, it must meet EU energy efficiency standards.
- GS Mark: Enhances product competitiveness (voluntary safety certification)
1. FCC Certification (Mandatory)
- Standard: fcc part 15B (Electromagnetic Interference)
Applicable Products: Fans with wireless features (e.g., Bluetooth) or charging circuits
Lead Time: 2-3 weeks
2. UL/etl certification (Highly Recommended)
- UL 507: Safety standard for electric fans, may be required by platforms like Amazon
Applicable Products: Plug-in or high-power fans
Lead Time: 1-2 months
3. CPC Certification (Children’s Products)
- If the fan is targeted at children under 12 (e.g., cartoon-style neck fans), it must comply with CPSIA lead content and phthalate testing.
- China: CCC Certification (Mandatory for plug-in fans; USB direct connection fans are exempt)
- Japan: pse certification (Circular/diamond shape) – Diamond shape for fans with plugs, round shape for USB-powered fans
- South Korea: kc certification – Requires localized testing, longer lead time (2-3 months)
- Saudi Arabia: SABER Certification – Requires two stages: PC (Product Compliance) + SC (Shipment Certificate)
- India: BIS Certification – Mandatory registration; testing must be conducted in Indian laboratories
- Australia: rcm certification (Must comply with AS/NZS 60335)
- Russia: EAC Certification (Customs Union CU-TR)
- Brazil: INMETRO Certification (Localized testing required)
- Middle Eastern GCC Countries: G-mark Certification (e.g., UAE, Kuwait)
Choose Certifications Based on Your Sales Channel:
- E-commerce platforms (Amazon/Wish, etc.): FCC, CE, UL are key
- Offline Supermarkets: Require higher-level certifications (e.g., GS, ETL)
For Battery-Powered Fans, Pay Special Attention:
- UN38.3: Lithium battery transport safety certification (Required for air/sea transport)
- MSDS Report: Chemical safety data sheet, used alongside batteries
Labels and Manuals:
- For EU exports: Must be in EU languages (English/French/German, etc.), with voltage labeled 220-240V
- For US exports: Must be in English, with voltage labeled 110-120V
- Plug Compatibility:
- European plug (round pins)
- US plug (flat pins)
- UK plug (three-pronged) – each needs separate certification
JJR Laboratory provides certification compliance and testing services for fan exports to various countries. Feel free to reach out for consultations.
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