Every battery-powered product we quote comes with the same buyer question, sooner or later: "What's this certificate actually proving?"
It's a fair question, because a CCC certificate is dense — and the answer for our Model 8838 power source is two Chinese national standards: GB 31241-2022, the safety standard for lithium-ion cells and battery packs in portable electronic products, and GB 4943.1-2022, the safety standard for information technology and audio/video equipment.
One proves the battery itself is safe — electrically, mechanically, environmentally. The other proves the power source behaves safely as an electrical device. Together they form the safety basis of the CCC assessment under CNCA-C09-02:2025.
GB 31241-2022: The Battery's Own Safety Test
This is the standard that matters most to anyone shipping lithium batteries. It covers lithium-ion cells and battery packs used in portable electronic products, and its requirements fall into four families:
| Requirement family | What it checks |
| Electrical safety | Overcharge, over-discharge, short circuit, overcurrent protection |
| Mechanical safety | Vibration, impact, crush, drop behavior |
| Environmental safety | Temperature extremes, altitude, and abnormal-condition behavior |
| Marking | Capacity, voltage, polarity, warning information |
The 2022 edition is the current version, replacing the 2014 edition — which is exactly why the certificate cites the year.
GB 4943.1-2022: The Equipment Safety Layer
GB 4943.1-2022 is the Chinese adoption of the international IEC 62368-1 framework for the safety of audio/video, information and communication technology equipment. It looks at the power source as an electrical product: energy hazards, fire risks, component safety, insulation, and the protections the user relies on. For a portable power source with a USB output, it's the layer covering the electrical interface the user actually touches.
Why Both Standards Sit on One Certificate
A battery pack lives at the intersection of two safety worlds:
- It is a battery, so it must satisfy the lithium-cell and pack requirements of GB 31241.
- It is an electrical device with input and output interfaces, so it must satisfy the equipment safety of GB 4943.1.
The certificate cites both because the CCC assessment under CNCA-C09-02:2025 requires both. A certificate citing only one would not be the complete scope — and I'd flag it the moment I saw it.
Factory data: when our team evaluates a battery supplier, the standard citation is our first check. GB 31241-2022 and GB 4943.1-2022 are the current versions; a certificate citing the older 2014 battery standard or an outdated equipment standard is a red flag. The certificate in our 8838 folder cites both current editions — the baseline we expect from every battery component.
What Buyers Should Check
- Both standards present — a battery certificate should cite the battery standard and the equipment standard.
- Current editions — the 2022 editions for both, not the older versions.
- The model matches — the certified power source model must match the component in your product.
- The electrical spec matches — voltage and current values should align with your product's requirements.
- The factory matches — the certificate's factory is where the component is actually made.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does GB 31241-2022 cover?
The safety of lithium-ion cells and battery packs used in portable electronic products — electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements plus marking.
What does GB 4943.1-2022 cover?
The safety of audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment — the Chinese adoption of the IEC 62368-1 framework, covering the power source as an electrical device.
Why does the certificate cite two standards?
Because the power source is both a battery (GB 31241) and an electrical device (GB 4943.1), and the CCC rule CNCA-C09-02:2025 requires both assessments.
What happens if a battery only cites the older GB 31241-2014?
The certificate predates the current standard edition. Buyers should confirm the component meets the 2022 edition before accepting the evidence.
Is GB 31241 the same as UN 38.3?
No. UN 38.3 covers transport safety testing of lithium batteries for shipping, while GB 31241 covers product safety for use. A complete battery folder usually includes both.
How do I know the certified model is the one in my product?
Compare the certificate's model number and electrical spec with the component's label and your bill of materials. Mismatches are the most common way certificates get misused.
About the Author
Written by the CLK Manufacturing Team — 16+ years of custom luggage OEM/ODM experience from our factory in Ji'an, Jiangxi, China. Updated: 2026-08-15.
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