Amazon requires that all consumer products containing button or coin batteries that are covered by 16 CFR Part 1263 be tested and comply with the following regulations, standards, and requirements. This regulatory standard has officially entered into force on October 23, 2023, and the enforcement date is March 19, 2024.

 

Consumer products with button cell batteries include, but are not limited to, the following: calculators, cameras, flameless candles, flashing clothing, shoes, holiday ornaments, key-chain flashlights, musical greeting cards, remote controls, and watches.

All consumer products containing coin or coin cells that are subject to 16 CFR Part 1263 must be tested and comply with the following regulations, standards and requirements:

• 16 CFR PART 1263—Safety standard for button cell or coin batteries and consumer products containing such batteries
• ANSI/UL 4200A (Safety standard for products incorporating button or coin cell batteries)

 

In addition to the above requirements, sellers also need to prepare and provide the following information:

The product model numbers of button batteries and coin batteries, as well as consumer products containing such batteries, need to be displayed on the product details page:

1. Provide product safety instructions and user manuals;
2. Prepare a general certificate of conformity to show compliance with UL 4200A, and prove compliance with the requirements of UL 4200A based on test results;
3. Provide a test report from an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory confirming compliance with UL 4200A, which has been adopted by 16 CFR 1263;
4. Provide a test report with product photos to prove that the test product is the same as the product on the product details page;
5. Provide photos of products that demonstrate compliance with the following requirements: virus-resistant packaging requirements (16 CFR Part 1700.15), warning label statement requirements (Public Law No. 117-171), button or coin batteries, and the safety of consumer products containing such batteries Standard (16 CFR Part 1263).

 

The UL 4200A test process is as follows:

1）Sign the contract, fill in the application form and make payment;

2）Provide samples;

3）Arrange sample testing;

4）After passing the test, a draft will be issued to confirm that the information is correct;

5）Issue final report and certificate.

 

HUAK Testing reminds all sellers that in order to avoid product sales being greatly affected, it is necessary to arrange for product testing in a timely manner. We have ISO/IEC17025 qualifications and can conduct related testing of various types of batteries and battery-equipped products.