Policy & RegulationSignal· Updated Oct 12, 2026

China Curbs Sales of Power Banks Lacking CCC Certification

Market regulators reported significant progress in halting the production and sale of power banks lacking mandatory certification across nationwide inspections.

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The Brief

According to People's Daily, the State Administration for Market Regulation reported that illegal production and sales of power banks lacking compulsory CCC certification have been significantly curbed. In addition, compliance awareness among production and business operators has generally improved following recent regulatory actions. Under the guidance of the certification supervision department of the State Administration for Market Regulation, China Consumer News conducted on-site undercover visits across 18 locations, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. These spot checks confirmed that noncompliant spots exposed in earlier stages across multiple regions had completed rectification. The targeted campaign has achieved phased results as local market supervision departments inspected 425 manufacturing enterprises, 1496 sales markets, numerous shops, and 812000 shared and online-sold power banks, uncovering 395 problem clues.

China context

After power banks were placed under CCC certification management in 2024, authorities discovered ongoing production and sales of uncertified items that posed severe safety risks, prompting the State Administration for Market Regulation to deploy a three-month nationwide campaign.

Key Takeaways

  • 1Market regulators reported that illegal production and sales of uncertified power banks have been significantly curbed.
  • 2Undercover visits across 18 locations confirmed that previously exposed noncompliant sites completed required rectifications.
  • 3Supervision teams inspected 425 manufacturers and 1496 sales markets, discovering 395 problem clues during the campaign.

Sources

  1. 生产销售无CCC认证充电宝已得到明显遏制 — People's Daily · 10/12/2026