US 16 CFR 1263 & UL 4200A-2023 Testing Lab

On September 21, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued 16 CFR Part 1263, a regulation for button or coin batteries and consumer products containing such batteries . The final rule of the regulation adopts the voluntary standard ANSI/UL 4200A-2023 as the mandatory safety standard for button or coin batteries and consumer products containing such batteries, and it will officially take effect on March 19, 2024. JJRLAB Testing has the testing capabilities of 16 CFR Part 1263 and ANSI/UL 4200A-2023, helping companies to identify product safety risks and confirm product compliance.

Test product

Consumer products containing button or coin batteries

standard test

16 CFR Part 1263 &ANSI/UL 4200A-2023

Test sample size

1 set of finished products

test period

5 working days

16CFR Part 1263 and ANSI/UL 4200A-2023 have the following requirements for consumer products containing button batteries or coin batteries:

1. Battery compartments containing replaceable button cells or coin cells must be secured so that they require a tool or at least two separate and independent actions to open.

2. Button batteries or coin batteries must not be accessible to children during normal use or abuse testing.

3. The product packaging must carry a warning.

4. If applicable, the product itself must carry a warning.

5. The accompanying instruction manual must include all applicable warnings.

JJR Battery Testing

The release of 16 CFR Part 1263, a mandatory regulation on the safety of button or coin cells and consumer products containing such batteries, has a significant impact on all consumer products containing button or coin cells, including products. This regulation requires CPSC to conduct mandatory third-party laboratory testing. JJRLAB Testing Laboratory is a third-party testing laboratory approved by CPSC, providing you with one-stop service for certification of toys, children's products and general consumer products!