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Fan Export Certification Guide

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Update time : 2025-03-14

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!

 

EU Market

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)

 

US Market

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.

 

Asian Markets

- 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

 

Other Key Markets

- 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)

 

Practical Guide

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

 

Pitfall Alerts

- 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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