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New China Lithium Battery Manufacturing Standard Incoming: Key Points for Foreign Importers

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

As of May 2024, plans are in motion to introduce an updated China Lithium Battery Manufacturing Standard which puts a lot more emphasis on environmental protection, safety, and improving product quality and manufacturing processes. The standard is still a draft … Continue reading →

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Chinese e-Bike/Scooter Battery Fire Risks Are No Joke! [Podcast]

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

Renaud is joined by regular guest, Clive Greenwood, an international product compliance expert based in China. They talk about the growing risks of Li-ion batteries used in Chinese e-bikes and scooters amid many high-profile fires in China, deaths in the … Continue reading →

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New Lithium Battery Validation for an Electronic Device

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Renaud Anjoran

Unfortunately, changing to a new battery model from a new supplier is not as straightforward as most people think. Careful lithium battery validation is required in order to ensure they don’t lead to many failures. In many cases, the majority … Continue reading →

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Battery Safety Testing 101 For Buyers + Videos

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Renaud Anjoran

Batteries are an integral component for many of today’s electronics, so battery safety testing should be a key concern for importers. Don’t forget that, as the importer of either batteries or electronic devices that include batteries, you’re liable for consumer … Continue reading →

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