What Certifications Are Required for Button Batteries on Amazon?

To sell button batteries and products containing button batteries on Amazon, you need to provide the following:

1. A compliant test report from an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

2. A General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) issued in the United States.

3. Warning labels as per Amazon's latest requirements.

Amazon's Latest Specific Requirements:

1. The product name or model displayed on the detail page of the button or coin battery.

2. Product descriptions and manuals for the button or coin battery.

3. Images of the product label, related safety information, compliance markings, hazard warnings, and all sides of the product packaging.

4. A test report issued by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory indicating compliance with the UL 4200a standard, proving that the product meets the relevant regulations, standards, and requirements.

5. Images demonstrating compliance with the following:

   - Child-resistant packaging requirements (16 CFR 1700.15).

   - Warning label requirements as per Public Law 117-171.

What is GCC Certification?

GCC, or General Certificate of Conformity, is a requirement under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) in the United States. It applies to all general-use products (non-children’s products) and is a written certificate issued by manufacturers and importers, declaring that their products comply with applicable consumer safety rules.

Regulatory Requirements: 16 CFR 1263  

Standard Requirements: UL 4200A:2023  

UL Test Items: Stress release test, drop test, impact test, compression test, torsion test, tension test, pressure test, and safety test.

Scope of Application for Products Containing Button or Coin Batteries under the UL 4200A Standard:

1. Covers consumer products that contain or may use button or coin batteries.

2. Excludes products that exclusively use zinc-air battery technology.

3. Excludes toy products that comply with the ASTM F963 Toy Safety Standard.

4. Applies to consumer products containing button or coin batteries that are not intended for use in areas where children may be present, such as professional or commercial environments where children are not typically found.

UL 4200A labeling Requirements:

Warning Label (Product Body):

1. If space allows on the product body, use the following label (Figure 7C.1):

2. If space is insufficient, you can use label Figure 7C.2, but the meaning of this symbol must be explained in the product manual or other printed materials or tags accompanying the product.

3. If the product body does not have enough space for either Figure 7C.1 or Figure 7C.2, the product packaging should meet the warning label requirements, or a tag method can be used to include the full packaging warning label requirements.

Warning Label (Packaging):

Note: A warning label on the packaging is necessary regardless of the space on the product body.

a. If the main space of the packaging is sufficient, use Figure 7B.1 or Figure 7B.2:

b. If the main packaging space is insufficient, use Figure 7B.3 on the main space and Figure 7B.4 on the secondary space. Note that using only one of these is not sufficient.

Points to Note for Warning Labels:

1. When the label has multiple colors, ensure the colors match those specified for the warning labels.

2. The icon size should be at least 7mm wide and 9mm high, and the icon in Figure 7B.2 should have a diameter of at least 8mm.

3. The marking must be in the official language of the country where the product is sold. If there is no official language, use English.

The China JJR Laboratory is an IEC 17025 accredited laboratory. The processing time for UL 4200A and gcc certificates typically takes 5-7 business days. The cost of a UL 4200A:2023 test report ranges from $450 to $700.