Summary of Global Market Access Information in December 2024

On December 16th, 2024, the Committee of Member States (MSC) of ECHA decided to include the thirty-second batch of six evaluation substances (public comment time: August 30th, 2024-October 14th, 2024) in the list of candidate substances of SVHC, and it is planned to formally add them to the list of SVHC in January, 2025. By then, the list of substances controlled by SVHC will increase to 248.

As a key component widely used in electronic devices, electric vehicles and energy storage systems, the safety and reliability of lithium batteries have attracted much attention. During the design and production process, lithium batteries need to undergo a series of rigorous tests to ensure their stability in a variety of use scenarios. Among them, the drop test is an important part of evaluating the mechanical strength and impact resistance of lithium batteries. However, whether all lithium batteries need to carry out a 1.2-meter drop test, there is no uniform answer to this question, and it needs to be judged according to the specific application scenario and product standards.

On December 15th, 2023, the Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) issued RSS-102 Issue 6, namely \"Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radio Communication Equipment (All Frequency Bands)\". RSS-102 is a standard specification for evaluating the radiation exposure compliance of wireless communication equipment in close use, which was enforced on December 15th, 2024. In other words, from December 15, 2024, ISED Canada will enforce the new version of the standard and only accept authentication applications based on RSS-102 Issue 6.

With the popularity of electric bicycles, the safety and compatibility of chargers have become the focus of consumers\' attention. In order to ensure the quality and safety of electric bicycle chargers, China has formulated GB 42296-2022 \"Technical requirements for electric bicycle chargers\" standard, which was formally implemented on September 1, 2022, aiming to standardize the technical requirements for electric bicycle chargers, improve product quality, and protect the rights and interests of consumers.

In modern life, Bluetooth speakers have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. Whether relaxing at home or outdoors, Bluetooth speakers can provide us with high-quality music enjoyment. However, in the face of a wide range of Bluetooth audio products on the market, how can consumers ensure that they choose a safe and reliable product? The answer lies in CB certification.

UN38.3 is a safety standard for the transport of lithium batteries developed by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. For scooter batteries, this certification is crucial because it is directly related to product safety and market access. Through UN38.3 certification, it can ensure that the battery will not cause fire or explosion due to temperature changes, vibration, shock and other factors during transportation, so as to protect the safety of personnel and property.

In today\'s era of widespread electronic equipment, lithium batteries have become one of the most commonly used power sources because of their high energy density, long life and lightweight characteristics. However, the safety of lithium batteries is also increasingly concerned. In order to ensure the safety of lithium batteries during transportation and use, a series of strict standards and certifications have been developed internationally, the most famous of which is the UN38.3 certification.