Frequently Shipping Goods with Lithium Batteries? Whether it’s electronic products, power tools, or electric vehicles, the latest IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (67th Edition) will take effect on January 1, 2026! This update involves multiple packing instruction categories, with some ...
The EN 18031 series, issued by the European Union, establishes stringent cybersecurity regulations for radio equipment. Among them, EN 18031-1 corresponds to Article 3.3(d) of the RED Directive, focusing on internet-connected radio equipment. It plays a critical role in ensuring cyberse...
Implementation and Transition Dates
1.Implementation Date: The standard came into effect immediately upon publication on the website of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), starting July 24, 2025.
2.Transition Period: A 6-month transition period begins from the publication ...
To strengthen the compulsory certification management of portable power banks, lithium-ion batteries, and battery packs, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) has formulated the Implementation Rules for Compulsory Product Certifi...
June 5, 2024 – With the rapid development of China’s energy storage industry, the safety of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems has become increasingly critical. Recently, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) officially released GB/T 44026-2024 “Technical...
Background
On March 5, 2025, the Australian Government officially released the Cybersecurity (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the “New Rules”), establishing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for consumer-grade smart devices. As a core su...
On 27/06/2025, the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) published Amendment (EU) 2025/718 to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on POPs, amending the requirements related to PFOS, which will enter into force on 17/07/2025, unless otherwise stated.
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts a...
UPS Users: Beware! One Oversight Could Lead to Electric Shock Hazard!
When your UPS is discharging stored energy, have you considered – could lethal voltage remain at its input terminals?
Anbotek Lab Data Reveals: Shock incidents due to failed feed protection surged 67% in 2024! How to ensure sa...
Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) Information Bulletin 24-067: Australia and New Zealand’s Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) has issued Information Bulletin No. 24-067. This bulletin clarifies compliance requirements under the AS/NZS 3112 standard for devices with in...
On 03 June 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) published the amendment (EU) 2025/1090 to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, which mainly amends Appendix 17 (Annex XVII) by adding new item 80 N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and item 81 N-ethylpyrrolidone ( N,N-Dimethylacetamide (DM...
On November 25, 2024, the EU formally approved ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1, with mandatory enforcement required by February 29, 2028. During the transition period, as this version has not yet been cited in the EU Official Journal (OJ), certification testing is still recommended based on the pr...
Blockbuster News
May 12, 2025 marked a historic moment for Anbotek! A review panel from APPLUS, a globally recognized certification authority, conducted an on-site audit of Anbotek’s Cybersecurity Laboratory. After rigorous evaluation, the laboratory unanimously passed the EN 18031 s...