Mobile/Notebook Battery and Charger Requirements on Amazon

Testing Requirements for Mobile/Notebook Batteries and Chargers on Amazon

What tests are required before listing mobile batteries, notebook batteries, and various chargers on Amazon? What are the compliance standards?

1. Notebook Battery Replacement

A rechargeable lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery installed in a notebook computer.

2. Notebook Charger/Power Adapter

An external charger or adapter designed to provide power to a notebook computer via a wall-mounted AC socket.

3. Mobile Battery Replacement

A rechargeable lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery installed in a mobile phone or similar device.

4. Wall-Mounted Mobile Charger

An external charger or adapter designed to supply power to mobile electronic devices through a USB port or built-in cable, connected to a wall-mounted AC socket.

5. Mobile Car Charger

A portable device that connects to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, containing one or more USB connectors for charging a mobile phone or tablet.

Amazon's Request for Safety Documentation for Batteries and Chargers

Amazon may request safety documentation for mobile/notebook batteries and chargers at any time to confirm compliance.

Who Should Submit the Relevant Documents?

If you are selling mobile or notebook batteries and chargers, we may ask you to provide relevant documentation to prove the safety of your products. For each product you apply to sell, Amazon requires documents confirming that the product has been tested and meets the applicable standards or regulations.

How to Apply for Approval to Sell Mobile/Notebook Batteries and Chargers?

Amazon's policy requires mobile and notebook batteries and chargers sold through the Amazon website to meet specific certification standards. If Amazon contacts you, please submit the following information to electronics-safety@amazon.com:

- Company Name

- Seller/Supplier ID

- Email Address

- Phone Number

- ASIN List of Products You Are Applying to Sell

- Product Images and Manuals (if applicable) (Images should include all relevant safety information, compliance markings, and product information)

- Test Reports from ILAC ISO 17025 Certified Testing Laboratories confirming that each product has been tested according to the following requirements:

For Notebook Batteries, the standards to meet are either ul 2054 or UL/CSA 62133.

For Mobile Battery Replacements, the standards to meet are also UL 2054 or UL/CSA 62133.

For Notebook Chargers and Power Adapters, the applicable standards are UL/CSA 60950-1 or UL/CSA 62368-1.

For Wall-Mounted Mobile Chargers, the standards to meet are UL 1310 or UL/CSA 60950-1 or UL/CSA 62368-1.

For Mobile Car Chargers, the applicable standards are UL 2089 or UL/CSA 60950-1 or UL/CSA 62368-1.

To learn more about the product certification process, feel free to consult with our technical staff for help confirming the testing requirements.