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With the rapid popularization of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, consumer demand for mobile power supplies (power banks) has surged. As the world's largest producer and consumer of power banks, my country's market size will reach US$1.046 billion in 2024, accounting for more than 30% of the global market.

Since the beginning of this year, there have been frequent incidents of lithium battery products such as power banks carried by passengers catching fire and smoking on airplanes. The Civil Aviation Administration of China recently issued an emergency notice. Starting from June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks that do not have the CCC certification mark (commonly known as the 3C mark), have unclear CCC certification marks, or have recalled models or batches on domestic flights.

For a time, many consumers are looking for whether their power banks have the CCC certification mark. Regarding issues of common concern, the reporter interviewed the heads of relevant departments and bureaus of the State Administration for Market Regulation.

Q: What is CCC certification? Why should power banks be included in CCC certification supervision? When will the CCC certification for power banks be implemented? Is it mandatory?

Answer: CCC certification (China Compulsory Certification, China Compulsory Product Certification) is a compulsory market access system implemented in accordance with the law in my country to protect the personal safety of consumers, national security and the environment.

In recent years, fires and other accidents caused by power banks have occurred from time to time, threatening consumers' personal health and public safety. In order to strengthen the quality and safety supervision of power bank products, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the "Announcement on the Implementation of Compulsory Product Certification Management for Lithium-ion Batteries and Other Products" in March 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the "Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Deepening the Reform of the Management System of the Electronic and Electrical Industry". Power banks and their key components – lithium-ion batteries (i.e. batteries) are included in compulsory product certification, also known as CCC certification management. It is clear that starting from August 1, 2024, power banks and batteries that have not obtained CCC certification may not be factory, sold, imported or used in other business activities.

Through the implementation of CCC certification, in accordance with two mandatory national standards "Audio, video, information technology and communication technology equipment Part 1: Safety Requirements" (GB 4943.1-2022) and "Safety Technical Specifications for Lithium-ion Batteries and Battery Packs for Portable Electronic Products" (GB 31241-2022), strict testing of key safety indicators such as charging and discharging temperature control, high-temperature external short circuit, drop and extrusion of power banks is carried out. At the same time, the quality assurance capabilities and product consistency of production enterprises are inspected to ensure that products continue to comply with standards and CCC certification requirements, and to effectively control market access.

Q: How to identify the true and false CCC certification mark?

Answer: At present, the main way to apply the CCC certification mark on power banks is to print or mold the mark, that is, the CCC certification mark pattern is printed on the product body.

In addition, power banks are also allowed to affix standard specifications CCC certification marks. The standard specification mark is made using holographic laser anti-counterfeiting technology. If you look at the mark, it will have a white base plate, black pattern, and a diamond pattern and a dark pattern of Chinese certification words, giving it a sense of reality and three-dimensionality. If there is no three-dimensional effect, it can be judged as a counterfeit logo.

The market supervision department also reminds consumers that the CCC certification mark cannot be circulated in the market. Marks containing the word CCC sold online are illegal. Consumers are advised not to purchase and use them.

Question: Starting from August 1, 2024, all power banks sold on the market must have the CCC certification mark. Can I still use the power bank I purchased before that does not have the CCC certification mark and has not been recalled?

Answer: Starting from August 1, 2024, if a merchant sells a power bank without CCC certification, it will violate laws and regulations such as the Product Quality Law. For consumers, power banks that have not been recalled can be used. However, when taking public transportation, you must abide by the corresponding regulations.

Q: Summer is here, what suggestions are there for safe use of power banks?

Answer: First, consumers should not arbitrarily place power banks in cars or other environments that are exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, and are not conducive to heat dissipation. Because when the internal temperature of the power bank exceeds a certain limit, "thermal runaway" may occur, causing fire or smoke.

Second, the lithium battery inside the power bank product uses flammable electrolyte and is relatively unstable. Once there is serious knocking, extrusion, deformation, bulging and leakage, consumers are asked to stop using it and eliminate or replace it in time.

Third, when consumers purchase power bank products, please look for the CCC certification mark affixed to the product. You can also check the certification status of the product and whether the CCC certification certificate is valid through the "National Certification and Accreditation Information Public Service Platform". (Reporter Lin Lili)

Recently, many brands of power bank manufacturers have recalled multiple batches of products due to safety risks in their batteries. On the 16th, according to the website of the Shenzhen Municipal Administration for Market Regulation, Shenzhen Romans Technology Co., Ltd. recalled some of the Romans brand PAC20-272, PAC20-392, and PLT20A-152 mobile power supplies. On the 20th, Anker Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. issued an announcement that it would recall the A1642, A1647, A1652, A1680, A1681, A1689, and A1257 mobile power supplies.

The State Administration for Market Regulation has revoked or suspended the 3C certification of multiple power bank and battery cell manufacturers. What exactly is 3C? How to identify authentic and fake 3C? What are the rules for carrying power banks on a plane?

What is the 3C logo and how to identify it?

3C certification (China Compulsory Certification, China Compulsory Product Certification) is a compulsory market access system implemented by China in accordance with the law to protect the personal safety of consumers, national security and the environment. According to national regulations, power banks that are officially on the market must obtain 3C compulsory certification.

How to identify authentic and fake 3C?

In terms of three-dimensional effect, if you observe the 3C certification mark from the front facing the light, the mark has a white base plate and a black pattern. Aim at the logo screen and observe through the diamond shape of the 3C certification mark. The logo screen has a profound three-dimensional feeling and a sense of reality. If there is no three-dimensional effect, it can be judged to be a counterfeit logo.

On the anti-counterfeiting code, products that have passed safety certification have a unique code. After peeling off the 3C logo, you will see this anti-counterfeiting code. Generally, counterfeit logos do not have this security code behind them. For a real 3C logo, after it is torn off, the logo will be broken and cannot be pasted back on. This is also a way to identify it.

In addition, log in to the official website of the China Quality Certification Center, click "Certificate Query", select the manufacturer – the manufacturer of the product, and the query result indicates that it meets the national safety standards. If it displays "The certificate was not found", it is unqualified. You can also enter the anti-counterfeiting code into the "certificate number" to make the query more accurate. The 3C certification mark is only the most basic safety certification, not a quality mark.

Power banks that are used “on board” the aircraft cannot be charged during flight.

It should be noted that the new regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration of China ban power banks without the 3C logo from being allowed on the plane. During the flight, even power banks with the 3C logo that can be taken on board are not allowed to be used to charge electronic devices. At the same time, always turn off power banks with activation switches.

The aircraft cabin is a pressurized environment. During the takeoff and landing of the aircraft, the cabin pressure changes. It will drop from 1 atmosphere before takeoff to about 0.6 atmospheres during cruise, and then slowly increase to 1 atmosphere during landing. Using a power bank in this environment can easily cause heat generation and increase the probability of spontaneous combustion.

In 2014, the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued an "Announcement on the Regulations on Civil Aviation Passengers Carrying 'Power Banks' on Boarding." According to the announcement, a power bank refers to a lithium battery mobile power supply whose main function is to provide external power for mobile phones and other electronic devices.

According to the announcement, passengers carrying power banks on board should comply with regulations such as "power banks must be carried by the passenger for personal use", "power banks can only be carried in hand luggage or carry-on strictly, and are not allowed in checked baggage" and "power banks with a rated energy of no more than 100Wh do not require airline approval; power banks with a rated energy of more than 100Wh but not more than 160Wh can only be carried with the approval of the airline, but each passenger is not allowed to carry more than two power banks."

Screenshot of announcement regarding regulations for civil aviation passengers to carry “power bank” on board. Source: Civil Aviation Administration of China

China Fire Protection Tips: To prevent power banks from becoming "exploding" during charging, you should not blindly choose high-capacity products, but choose power banks produced by regular manufacturers. When carrying power banks, you should pay attention to avoid heavy pressure and strong exercise. When the power bank is not in use, it should be placed in a ventilated place. Do not charge the power bank for a long time. Try to use the original plug for charging the power bank…

Sino-Singapore Jingwei is compiled from China Fire Protection, CCTV News, and Civil Aviation Administration of China

Is "light fasting" more beneficial to health? U.S. Senate rejects bill to limit presidential war powers? At 12:30 on March 5, Sohu founder, chairman and CEO Zhang Chaoyang shared international hot information in both Chinese and English in the live broadcast room of "Zhang Chaoyang's English Class", from new trends in the war in the Middle East to new health knowledge, leading netizens to learn English and learn about the world.

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Yesterday (June 26), the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued an emergency notice. Starting from June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power bank with no 3C logo, unclear 3C logo, recalled models or batches on domestic flights.

Recently, many netizens posted on social platforms that their power banks were not allowed to be brought onto the plane. Pictures shared by netizens showed that baskets of passenger power banks were stopped at the airport.

Recently, many brands of power bank manufacturers have recalled multiple batches of products due to safety risks in their batteries. The State Administration for Market Regulation has revoked or suspended the 3C certification of many power bank and battery cell manufacturers. At present, airports in many places have clearly banned the carrying of power banks with recalled models and batches of relevant brands.

Recall announcements previously issued by Romas and Anke

So, what exactly is 3C? How to identify authentic and fake 3C? What other items cannot be brought on board a plane?

What is 3C certification?

3C certification (China Compulsory Certification, China Compulsory Product Certification) is a compulsory market access system implemented in accordance with the law in my country to protect the personal safety of consumers, national security and the environment.

According to national regulations, power banks that are officially on the market must obtain 3C compulsory certification.

How to identify authentic and fake 3C?

3D effect

Observe the 3C certification mark from the front facing the light. The mark has a white base plate and a black pattern. Aim at the logo screen and observe through the diamond shape of the 3C certification mark. The logo screen has a profound three-dimensional feeling and a sense of reality. If there is no three-dimensional effect, it can be judged to be a counterfeit logo.

Security code

Products that have passed safety certification have a unique code. After peeling off the 3C logo, you will see this anti-counterfeiting code. Generally, counterfeit logos do not have this security code behind them. For a real 3C logo, after it is torn off, the logo will be broken and cannot be pasted back on. This is also a way to identify it.

Online inquiry

Log in to the official website of the China Quality Certification Center, click "Certificate Query" and select the manufacturer – the manufacturer of the product. If the result is found, it means it meets the national safety standards. If it shows "The certificate was not found", it means it is unqualified.

You can also enter the anti-counterfeiting code into the "certificate number" to make the query more accurate. The 3C certification mark is only the most basic safety certification, not a quality mark.

Power bank with 3C logo

Not for use on airplanes

Since the beginning of this year, there have been frequent incidents of lithium battery products such as power banks carried by passengers catching fire and smoking on board. It should be noted that the new regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration of China ban power banks without the 3C logo from being allowed on the plane. During the flight, even power banks with the 3C logo that can be taken on board are not allowed to be used to charge electronic devices. At the same time, always turn off power banks with activation switches.

The aircraft cabin is a pressurized environment. During the takeoff and landing of the aircraft, the cabin pressure changes. It will drop from 1 atmosphere before takeoff to about 0.6 atmospheres during cruise, and then slowly increase to 1 atmosphere during landing. Using a power bank in this environment can easily cause heat generation and increase the probability of spontaneous combustion.

What other items cannot be brought on board a plane?

If you accidentally carry the above items, don't worry, we will teach you two ways to solve it – handle express delivery and luggage storage.

All major airports have courier points or luggage storage offices where you can express your items to your destination, or store them at the airport and pick them up on your return trip.

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On June 26, the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued a notice stating that starting from June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks that do not have the 3C logo, have unclear 3C logos, or have recalled models or batches on domestic flights. This provision quickly sparked heated debate.

According to media reports, many netizens on social platforms reported that their power banks were not allowed to be brought onto the plane. Pictures of the scene shared by netizens showed that baskets of passenger power banks were stopped at the airport, and "no one without the 3C mark could get on the plane."

On June 27, a netizen posted on Weibo that he learned during the security check at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport that camera batteries, regardless of their capacity, as long as they do not have the 3C mark, will not be allowed to be brought on board the plane starting from the 28th. However, the reporter left a message to the netizen expressing his willingness to be interviewed, but as of the time of publication, no reply had been received.

Netizen posts

As soon as the post came out, netizens started to discuss whether spare camera batteries without the 3C mark cannot be taken on board a plane?

At noon on June 27, a media reporter called the Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Security Inspection Center. The staff responded that the 3C mark notification received so far is only for power banks; as for camera batteries, computers and other equipment, they still follow the previous security inspection standards. "Battery batteries with a battery capacity less than 100Wh can be carried with you at most 20 batteries. Those with a battery capacity greater than 100Wh need to go to the manual counter to get a certificate."

A staff member who has been in the civil aviation industry for many years said that before the new regulations on power banks, camera backup batteries were basically required to be inspected after passing the security check at the airport. The inspection was not just started this time, but has always been required. This time the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s explicit notice only mentioned power banks.

Currently, Shanghai Airport (Group) Co., Ltd. has issued a notice on its official website stating that Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao Airports will actively implement the requirements of the notice to ensure the safety of passengers. Passengers are requested to abide by the notice requirements of the Civil Aviation Administration, carefully check the certification mark, brand and model information of the power bank before traveling, do not bring unqualified power banks on board, and take out the power bank in advance for inspection before security check to avoid delaying the trip. The notice also only mentions power banks.

On the morning of June 27, reporters called Shanghai Hongqiao Airport security, Beijing Daxing Airport customer service, Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport customer service, Guangzhou Baiyun Airport customer service, and Nanning Airport security consultation. The answers they received were that the Civil Aviation Administration of China regulations only apply to power banks. For camera lithium batteries, the previous regulations are still followed, that is, camera lithium batteries can be brought on board if the rated energy does not exceed 100wh, is not damaged, and is clearly marked.

Since this year, there have been occasional incidents of lithium battery products such as power banks carried by passengers catching fire and smoking on airplanes. Recently, many brands of power bank manufacturers have recalled multiple batches of products due to safety risks in their batteries. The State Administration for Market Regulation has revoked or suspended the 3C certification of many power bank and battery cell manufacturers.

According to the announcement issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation, starting from August 1, 2024, lithium-ion batteries, battery packs, and mobile power supplies that have not obtained 3C certification and are labeled with the certification mark may not be shipped, sold, imported, or used in other business activities. Many batteries, power banks, etc. sold before this did not have 3C certification. The reporter learned that many practitioners in the film and television industry will be equipped with multiple spare batteries, and the battery replacement frequency is not high. Many old batteries were purchased before August last year and have no relevant labels.

According to media reports, 3C certification (China Compulsory Certification, China Compulsory Product Certification) is a compulsory market access system implemented in accordance with the law in my country to protect the personal safety of consumers, national security and the environment. According to national regulations, power banks that are officially on the market must obtain 3C compulsory certification.

Recently, the Civil Aviation Administration of China has implemented new security inspection regulations, and power banks without "3C certification" will be intercepted at the airport. So, where do these intercepted power banks end up? What will the airport do? On the morning of June 30, reporters contacted multiple domestic airports regarding this matter and received varying responses.

A power bank intercepted at an airport security checkpoint

The customer service staff at Beijing Capital International Airport said that power banks cannot be carried without the 3C certification mark. If they are inspected at the security checkpoint, you can choose to hand the power bank to the airport delivery person. If there is no delivery person, you can consult the express delivery service to see if the express delivery service is available. If none of the above methods are available, you can only choose to abandon it. The security check will follow up with the charity sale and the corresponding amount will be handed over to the treasury.

Regarding the reporter's question about whether temporary storage services will be provided, the customer service representative said that they have not received any corresponding information at present, and whether temporary storage is possible will be subject to the situation at the security inspection site.

Customer service staff at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport said that if the power bank is seized, the terminal provides luggage storage service, which charges 10 yuan per day for 7 days. After 7 days, the airport will handle it on its own, because the power bank is dangerous and cannot be stored for a long time.

The customer service staff at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport provide another way, which is to temporarily deposit the lost property at the lost and found office, but it also requires a fee of 10 yuan per day. Passengers will have a temporary storage slip in their hands. There are also new standards for temporarily stored power banks. Due to safety and quality issues such as damage and bulges, power banks with three non-products are not allowed to be temporarily stored. In addition, there is a time limit for temporary storage, from 5 a.m. to the end of the day's flight.

Security personnel at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport said that because power banks are inflammable and explosive materials, they will not be temporarily stored and can be given to the person seeing them off or mailed by express. If the passenger chooses to abandon himself, the security check will be handed over to the processing company for disposal.

A power bank intercepted at an airport (Source: Internet)

According to media reports, starting from June 28, Shenzhen Airport will provide passengers with free temporary storage service for power bank. The temporary storage location is the end counter of Island B of the check-in island on the fourth floor of the terminal. The temporary storage period is 7 days, and the staff will issue a receipt for passengers. If the passenger has applied for the temporary storage service of the power bank, please present the receipt to collect it within the temporary storage time limit. If it is overdue, it will be regarded as self-abandonment.

The reporter noticed that on the second-hand trading platform, there are multiple "head sellers" who sell second-hand power banks with the title of airport recycled power bank, with prices ranging from 15 yuan to 30 yuan. Its product information introduces: "A batch of second-hand power banks picked up at the airport are 70% to 80% new. They are shipped randomly and are guaranteed to be usable. If there are quality problems, they can be returned within 7 days without any reason."

Airport recycling power bank from a second-hand trading platform

Later, the reporter asked one of the shops about the source of the power bank, and the other party said that it was recycled at the airport. Regarding whether these power banks can be brought on board the plane, the merchant said that they could not. They were the power banks that were detained by passengers at the security check.

Several other merchants also said that the power banks they are selling do not have the 3C certification mark and are only guaranteed to be usable. After being fully charged, they can charge mobile phones about three times.

Data show that China Compulsory Certification (China Compulsory Certification), referred to as "CCC Certification", is my country's market access system for products involving personal health, safety and environmental protection in accordance with the principles of marketization and internationalization. According to the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Certification and Accreditation", all products included in the compulsory product certification catalog must be certified and marked with a certification mark before they can be shipped, sold, imported or used in other business activities.

A power bank with the 3C logo refers to a power bank that has passed China's compulsory product certification. Its electrical safety, battery safety and environmental protection standards all comply with national regulations, ensuring that it will not cause electrical fires, electric shocks and other dangers during use, and will not cause harm to the environment and human health.

Spring is getting stronger and it is the right time to travel. As a "life-extending tool" for mobile phones, power bank is almost a must-have for travel. When taking airplanes or trains, there are clear security inspection regulations for carrying power banks. If you are not careful, your trip may be delayed. We have prepared a super comprehensive guide for carrying power bank for you, put it away quickly to help you pass the security check easily!

Things to note when carrying a power bank on a plane

by plane

The power bank you need to carry

There is a clear 3C logo and the logo is clear

Recalled models or batches of power banks

Not allowed on domestic flights

What is the 3C logo?

3C certification is the abbreviation of China Compulsory Certification (China Compulsory Certification) and is the "safety ID card" for electronic products such as power banks.

If the 3C logo on the power bank is blurred, worn, covered by a sticker, or marked with other country certification (non-China 3C), it will be deemed an invalid logo and is also prohibited from being carried.

Product 3C certification can be inquired through the "National Certification and Accreditation Information Public Service Platform of the State Administration for Market Regulation".

What is the maximum capacity of the power bank?

There are also strict restrictions on the capacity of power banks on airplanes——

The rated energy does not exceed 100Wh (watt hours) and does not require airline approval;

Rated energy exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh can be carried only with the approval of the airline;

Power bank larger than 160Wh cannot be brought on board the plane.

Looking at the power bank in our hands, the common unit is mAh (milliamp hour), so how should Wh and mAh be converted? Taking the 3.7V voltage of a common power bank as an example, 100Wh is equivalent to a capacity of approximately 27027mAh.

What are the requirements for carrying a power bank on a plane?

Power banks must be carried for personal use; power banks can only be carried in carry-on baggage or carried with you, and are strictly prohibited from being carried in checked baggage.

Also note that each passenger is not allowed to carry more than two power banks.

Can I use a power bank on a plane?

Power banks are not allowed to be used to charge electronic devices during flight. For power banks with a start-up switch, the power bank should always be turned off during flight.

How to check the recalled model/batch?

If the brand of power bank you carry has issued a product recall notice due to design defects or safety hazards. Even if your power bank has a 3C logo, if it falls within the scope of the recall, you must voluntarily give up carrying it.

Relevant recall information can be found on the "Consumer Product Recall" column of the official website of the "State Administration for Market Regulation's Defective Product Recall Technology Center".

Things to note when taking a high-speed rail and carrying a power bank

The "Catalogue of Prohibited, Restricted and Checked Items for Railway Passengers" stipulates restrictions on carry-on items: clearly marked power banks and lithium batteries, with a single rated energy of no more than 100Wh, except for electric wheelchairs containing lithium batteries.

Therefore, when you take a train or high-speed rail, as long as the power bank is clearly marked and the rated energy of a single unit does not exceed 100Wh, you can carry it on the train normally.

Warm reminder: Power banks with unclear markings cannot be carried on the train!

The small window reminds you:

1. Before traveling: do the “three-step self-examination”

Buy right: Look for formal channels, choose power banks with the national compulsory product certification 3C mark, and avoid risks from the source;

Check: Check the appearance of the power bank to see if there are any bulges, cracks, or leaks. If there is any damage, replace it in time;

Close it securely: Make sure the switch of the power bank is turned off to avoid accidentally turning it on.

2. In flight: Remember “two things not to do”

No charging: No power bank is needed to charge mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices throughout the process;

Don’t mix them: Don’t put power bank and keys, coins and other metal objects together to prevent short circuit and extrusion.

"Passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks that do not have the 3C logo, have unclear 3C logos, or have recalled models or batches on domestic flights." Recently, the Civil Aviation Administration of China's ban has made the issue of 3C certification of power banks a topic of public concern. However, some merchants have since sensed "business opportunities" and openly sell cheap "3C certification stickers" on e-commerce platforms, and even provide "customized year" services, explicitly or implicitly indicating that consumers can use power banks to "pass the labeling and inspection." Although some online platforms have taken actions to strengthen supervision, some merchants still secretly sell related products by secretly changing links and canceling keywords. So, are the manufacturers and sellers of “3C” logo stickers violating the rules? How should online platforms be regulated?

1 The production and sale of “3C” logo stickers is suspected of being illegal

3C certification is "CCC" (China Compulsory Certification), the full name is "China Compulsory Product Certification". This is a compulsory market access system implemented in accordance with the law in my country to protect the personal safety of consumers, national security and the environment. It is not only related to whether the product can legally enter the market, but also reflects the company's compliance with product quality and safety standards. So, what troubles may arise from products without 3C certification?

According to media reports, a certain brand of power bank that a consumer was charging at home suddenly ignited, causing mattresses and other items to burn. The walls and wardrobes in the home were blackened, causing direct economic losses of nearly 3,000 yuan. His family members were slightly burned when handling the fire. The power bank involved belonged to a recall batch that a company had previously announced. The company has contacted the parties involved to negotiate compensation. In recent years, fire accidents caused by explosions of power banks have occurred from time to time, posing great risks to consumers' personal health and social and public safety. In March 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the "Announcement on the Implementation of Compulsory Product Certification Management for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Other Products", which included mobile power products such as power banks and portable energy storage power supplies into the scope of CCC certification. It was clarified that starting from August 1, 2024, those who have not obtained the CCC certification and the certification mark may not be factory, sold, imported or used in other business activities. 3C certification needs to be obtained after strict evaluation by a designated certification agency. Privately purchasing "3C" logo stickers through online shopping channels is obviously an act of deception. With the recent release of new regulations on power banks by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, some merchants on online shopping platforms have blatantly violated relevant laws and regulations by producing and selling "3C" stickers for their own personal gain, causing risky power bank labels to pass inspection and creating a false sense of safety.

The appearance of "3C" logo stickers involves violations of multiple legal regulations. First of all, the production of "3C" logo stickers by producers is a typical act of forging certification marks. It has crossed the legal red line and will face corresponding legal sanctions. According to Article 70 of the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Certification and Accreditation", anyone who forges, fraudulently uses, or buys and sells certification marks or certification certificates shall be investigated and punished in accordance with the Product Quality Law and other legal provisions. Article 31 of my country's Product Quality Law stipulates that producers shall not forge or falsely use quality marks such as certification marks; Article 53 stipulates that anyone who forges or falsely uses quality marks such as certification marks shall be ordered to make corrections, the illegally produced and sold products shall be confiscated, and a fine equal to the value of the illegally produced and sold products shall be imposed; if there are any illegal gains, the illegal gains shall also be confiscated; if the circumstances are serious, the business license shall be revoked.

Secondly, the seller is the direct party that provides products to consumers and is one of the subjects of the contractual liability relationship. As an intermediary to promote products, the seller has obligations and responsibilities prescribed by law. The behavior of sellers selling "3C" logo stickers has seriously disrupted the normal commodity certification and market circulation order. Article 38 of the Product Quality Law stipulates that sellers shall not forge or falsely use quality marks such as certification marks. Violators of this provision will face penalties such as fines, confiscation of illegal products, confiscation of illegal income, and revocation of business licenses.

In addition, if a consumer has a safety accident due to the use of a power bank with a fake "3C" logo sticker, according to the relevant provisions of the Civil Code, the infringed party may demand compensation from the manufacturer or seller. It can be seen that whether it is producing or selling "3C" logo stickers, it is an illegal act and will be subject to corresponding penalties and responsibilities.

Judge reminds

Producers are the direct manufacturers of products and are the "first step" in controlling product quality. They should use product quality marks correctly to ensure that product quality matches the quality marks and should not be opportunistic. The illegal production of quality marks violates national prohibitive norms and is an illegal act and will be punished accordingly.

Sellers are the link between product producers and consumers and the bridge for product circulation. Sellers and consumers establish a buying and selling relationship based on equality, good faith, and equal value for money. Consumers have the right to obtain products of qualified quality, and sellers have the obligation to provide consumers with qualified products. Sellers should seek truth from facts, proceed from the interests of consumers, ensure the quality of the products sold, perform their obligations in a good faith and reasonable manner, and must not conceal the truth or deceive consumers with shoddy goods.

2 Platforms that fail to supervise their businesses will face fines for business suspension

After the Civil Aviation Administration of China's new power bank regulations were announced, some media investigations found that a large number of links popped up after searching for keywords such as "3C mark" on multiple online platforms, and some merchants even specially set up relevant sales packages. Through these links, you can buy thousands of "3C stickers" for a few yuan, and customized "3C seals" for less than a hundred yuan.

As general operators, platform operators should perform various obligations of general operators in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations. For the sales and trading of "3C" logo stickers, the e-commerce platform cannot escape the blame. It "turns a blind eye" to the sales behavior, opens the door for "3C" logo stickers, indulges in the listing and trading of illegal products, violates legal provisions, and will face corresponding penalties.

First of all, platform operators bear the responsibility of subject review and should review the qualification information of operators settled in, products sold, and services provided. According to Article 12 of my country's E-commerce Law, e-commerce operators who engage in business activities and need to obtain relevant administrative licenses shall obtain administrative licenses in accordance with the law; Article 13 stipulates that the goods sold or the services provided by e-commerce operators shall comply with the requirements for ensuring personal and property safety and environmental protection requirements, and shall not sell or provide goods or services that are prohibited from trading by laws and administrative regulations. All products within the scope of 3C certification must obtain certification before entering the market. Operators selling "3C" logo stickers on e-commerce platforms have obviously not obtained administrative permission and do not have the corresponding identity and qualifications. They are selling products prohibited by law and violate the relevant provisions of the e-commerce law. When operators discover that the goods or service information on the e-commerce platform contains the above illegal acts, they shall take necessary disposal measures in accordance with the law, promptly prevent merchants from illegal sales activities, eliminate potential safety risks, and report to the relevant competent authorities.

Secondly, platform operators bear the responsibility for collaborative supervision. As the provider of trading venues, they have the obligation to supervise the order of platform transactions and the quality and safety of commodities. For a long time, e-commerce platforms have mainly implemented supervision by setting up blocked words, consumer reviews, complaints and reports, etc. However, the above supervision methods may be lagging behind, or may not be effective for "vest"-style sales. There are still merchants who use more covert methods to secretly sell products, which cannot fundamentally prevent illegal products from being put on the shelves. This year, the State Administration for Market Regulation promulgated the "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Online Transactions" to further expand the scope of regulatory responsibilities of online platform operators and require online trading platform operators to establish an inspection and monitoring system for operators on the platform and the goods or service information they publish, that is, to shift from "formal review" to "substantive review." If an online trading platform operator discovers that the goods or service information on the platform violates market supervision laws, regulations, and rules, harms national interests and social public interests, and violates public order and good customs, it shall take necessary disposal measures in accordance with the law, keep relevant records, and report to the market supervision and management department at or above the county level where the platform is domiciled.

Finally, platform operators who fail to fulfill their obligations will face penalties. According to the provisions of Article 80 of the E-Commerce Law, if an e-commerce platform operator fails to verify merchant qualifications, fails to perform its obligation to deal with illegal activities, or fails to perform its reporting obligations, it may be ordered by the relevant competent authorities to make corrections within a time limit; if it fails to make corrections within the time limit, it will be fined not less than 20,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan; if the circumstances are serious, it will be ordered to suspend business for rectification and fined not less than 100,000 yuan but not more than 500,000 yuan.

Judge reminds

Online shopping has gradually become the first choice for consumers. E-commerce platform operators have gained benefits from platform commercial activities and should assume certain social responsibilities and obligations. E-commerce platform operators have massive data resources and advanced technological advantages, and in fact have the ability to audit and supervise. They should do their best to audit the qualifications of platform operators, improve supervision capabilities and supervision efficiency, increase the intensity of audits and penalties for the sale of similar illegal goods, remove risky goods in a timely manner, and make the online trading platform clear through a combination of legal means, technical means and industry self-discipline. Market supervision departments should further refine and sort out the legal responsibilities and obligations that platform operators should bear on the basis of existing laws and regulations, strengthen administrative guidance for platform operators, promote platform self-discipline through other laws, and maintain the bottom line of safety.

3. The "3C" mark constitutes counterfeit use if it is purchased on non-commodities.

In the digital age, power bank is almost a must-have for everyone. As soon as the new regulations on power banks came out, some consumers found that although the well-known brand power banks they were using had good performance, they were missing the key "3C" logo and could not meet the boarding needs. They could not bear to throw away the unmarked power banks, so they thought of buying "3C" logo stickers, with the intention of allowing them to evade supervision and board the plane in disguise. However, these consumers are smart and ignore public safety for petty profits. The behavior of purchasing "3C" logo stickers and affixing them to uncertified products not only constitutes a typical act of fraudulent use of certification marks, but also poses hidden dangers to their own health and public safety. They also face the risk of corresponding legal liability.

According to media reports, a passenger learned at the airport that his power bank did not comply with relevant regulations and could not be carried on the plane. In anger, he threw the power bank to the floor, causing the power bank to spontaneously ignite and smoke rising from the scene. The public security agency subsequently imposed a ten-day administrative detention penalty on the passenger. It can be seen that taking a power bank that spontaneously ignites as soon as it is dropped on a plane will have serious consequences if you are not careful. According to the relevant provisions of the currently effective "Public Security Administration Punishment Law of the People's Republic of China", those who disrupt the order of stations, ports, docks, airports, shopping malls, parks, exhibition halls or other public places will be given a warning or a fine of not more than 200 yuan; if the circumstances are serious, they will be detained for not less than five days but not more than ten days, and may be fined not more than 500 yuan. If consumers intentionally purchase "3C" logo stickers and use fake certifications to pass security inspections, their behavior is suspected of disrupting public order and may face administrative penalties; if they cause personal injury or property damage to others, according to the provisions of the Civil Code, the infringer shall bear corresponding civil liability and compensate the infringed party for corresponding economic losses.

Judge reminds

The "3C" certification mark is not a commodity and cannot be circulated in the market. Marks containing the word "CCC" sold online are illegal and consumers cannot purchase them. When purchasing power bank products, consumers should purchase from formal channels such as offline counters and online flagship stores, and look for the "3C" logo. If necessary, they can log in to the "National Certification and Accreditation Information Public Service Platform" and enter the "3C" certificate number of the power bank for verification. At the same time, you must learn to use power bank correctly in daily life to avoid "power bank" becoming "charging explosion".

USDT currency is a stable digital currency issued by Tether (formerly known as Realcoin) and anchored 1:1 with the US dollar. The full English name is TetherUSD, also known as Tether currency. USDT currency was released in February 2015 and was listed on Bitfinex and Poloniex successively. The total supply is 4,270,057,493 USDT. fRvzhibi.com

The Tether company defines it in the "Tether White Paper: A Fiat Token Transacted Using the Bitcoin Blockchain" as: "Tethers is a digital currency linked to fiat currency. All Tethers are first issued in the form of tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain through the OmniLayer protocol. Each Tethers issued and circulated is linked to the U.S. dollar on a one-to-one basis, and the corresponding total amount of U.S. dollars is stored in Tether in Hong Kong. Limited (that is, one Tether coin is one U.S. dollar). With TetherLimited’s terms of service, holders can redeem/convert Tethers to their equivalent legal currency, or exchange them for Bitcoin. The price of Tether is always linked to the price of the legal currency, and the amount of its linked currency is always greater than or equal to the amount of currency in circulation. In terms of technology, it continues to follow the characteristics and functions of the Bitcoin blockchain.

The issuance and trading of USDT coins uses the Omni (formerly Mastercoin) protocol, and Omni coins can be said to be the first 2.0 currency on the market based on the Bitcoin blockchain. Therefore, USDT’s transaction confirmation and other parameters are consistent with Bitcoin. The issuance of USDT subsequently supported the Ethereum and TRON networks. fRvzhibi.com

According to Craig Sellars, CTO and co-founder of Tether, users can wire USD via SWIFT to a bank account provided by Tether, or exchange for USDT through the Bitfinex exchange. When redeeming U.S. dollars, just reverse the operation. Users can also exchange Bitcoin for USDT on the above two websites. Its website claims to strictly adhere to the 1:1 reserve guarantee, that is, for every USDT token issued, its bank account will have 1 US dollar of funds guaranteed. fRvzhibi.com

In terms of compliance, all operations involving legal currency require users to complete KYC certification. When asked how users can verify the bank account margin, Craig said that the legal currency is kept by TetherLiminted and has regular audits, but currently users cannot directly query the margin. Therefore, USDT is also recognized as a centralized digital currency asset with the risk of fraud or escape. However, the current trading volume of USDT is still the largest among all stable virtual currencies. USDT currency can be purchased with legal currency on major over-the-counter OTC platforms. For example, Huobi and OKEx both support over-the-counter transactions of RMB against USDT. fRvzhibi.com

Introduction to the USDT founding team: fRv Zhibi.com

The team's CTO is Craig Sellars. fRvzhibi.com

Tether’s price today is $1.00, and its 24-hour trading volume is $957.132 million. Tether has fallen 0.1% in the past 24 hours. It currently ranks 7th in the market value of Beecha, with a market value of 66.3264 billion USD. Its total circulating amount is 66.2476 billion USDT, and its issuance is 66.2476 billion USDT. fRvzhibi.com

Canadian IC certification, the full name of Industry Canada Certification, refers to a certification of radio transmitting equipment by the Canadian Ministry of Industry. This certification ensures that radio equipment complies with Canadian regulations regarding radio frequency interference and safety. These regulations are intended to protect the appropriate use of radio frequencies, prevent interference between devices, and ensure the safety of human health and the environment.

There are two main ways of IC certification:

1. IC self-declaration

2. IC ID certification

What is the scope of application of IC certification?

1. IC: Ordinary electronic products, such as power supplies, home appliances, and computer peripherals

2. ICID: Wireless products, such as Bluetooth products, tablet computers, wireless keyboards, wireless mice, wireless readers, wireless transceivers, wireless intercoms, wireless microphones, remote controls, wireless network devices, wireless image transmission systems and other low-power wireless products, 2G mobile phones, 3G mobile phones, 3.5G mobile phones, DECT mobile phones (1.8G, 1.9G frequency bands), wireless intercoms, etc.

What information is required to apply for Canadian IC certification?

1. English instruction manual; 2. Product specifications; 3. Circuit schematic diagram; 4. PCB board diagram; 5. Block diagram; 6. Business license; 7. Organization code; 8. Fill in the application form; 9. Product pictures; 10. Samples;

What is the significance of applying for Canadian IC certification?

1. IC certification is a mandatory certification by the Canadian government. Products that meet the requirements of IC certification can be legally sold and used in Canada;

2. IC certification is a necessary condition for the import of telecommunications equipment into Canada. Products that meet IC certification requirements can successfully enter the Canadian market;

3. IC certification can improve product quality and safety and protect users’ personal and property safety.

Process for applying for Canadian IC certification:

1. Prepare materials and samples for pre-testing (test according to IC requirements to ensure that the samples pass the test in Canada);

2. Send samples to local laboratories in Canada;

3. The laboratory arranges testing and reports;

4. After passing the test, submit it to the Ministry of Industry (IC) for certification.

The validity period of Canadian IC certification is usually 5 years, and IC certification needs to be re-certified after 5 years; processing cycle IC: 1-2 weeks; IC ID: 3-4 weeks