Not sure which certificates are required when purchasing a rechargeable table lamp? Products without certificates may pose quality and safety risks! Understanding certificates for various products, countries and regions ensures that products meet specific safety, health and environmental standards, increasing marketability and consumer trust.
This article will explain in detail the various certificates required for rechargeable table lamps, from generic product certificates to country and region specific certificates, as well as the certificates necessary when importing into China and selling on e-platforms, to help you choose compliant suppliers and products.
1. What is a product certificate?
Product certificates are certificates issued by certification bodies confirming that a product complies with specific standards and regulations. They are key documents to ensure product quality, safety and compliance. For rechargeable table lamps, having a certificate not only meets the relevant laws and regulations, but also increases the competitiveness of the product in the market and protects the safety of consumers.
2. Import rechargeable table lamps from China, Supplier Certificate Required
According to your target market, we suggest you to choose the product certificate that meets the standard, we suggest you to consider it from various angles, below we have listed the detailed certificate information for you to choose.
3. General Product Certificates
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
Introduction: RoHS (2011/65/EU) certification restricts the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, etc. The RoHS Directive is a piece of European Union legislation, and although there is no legal universality of RoHS certificates globally, the EU RoHS tests and standards are recognized by many countries and regions, and obtaining a RoHS certificate often helps to meet similar regulatory requirements in other countries. similar regulatory requirements in other countries, thereby simplifying compliance in international markets.
Conditions for obtaining：
- The content of restricted substances in the product must not exceed the specified limits.
- Testing must be performed to confirm that the product complies with the RoHS Directive.
Test Content:
- Chemical analysis: Quantitative analysis of hazardous substances in the product to ensure that the content does not exceed the limit values.
- Lead (Pb): no more than 0.1%
- Mercury (Hg): no more than 0.1%
- Cadmium (Cd): no more than 0.01%
- Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI): not more than 0.1%
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs): not exceeding 0.1%
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs): no more than 0.1%
- Material identification: Confirmation of the material composition of each part of the product, especially welding points, coatings and plastic parts.
Application content:
- Test Report: Provided by the certified laboratory to prove that the product complies with RoHS requirements.
- Technical Documentation: Includes information on product design, manufacturing process and material composition.
- Declaration of Conformity: Signed by the manufacturer stating that the product complies with the RoHS Directive.
- Document Review: The certification body will review the submitted technical documents and test reports.
Certification Bodies:
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
- TUV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- Bureau Veritas (Bureau Veritas S.A.)
In the lighting industry, each of our products need to go through surface treatment process, such as plating process, anodizing, etc., so all of our products have to pass RoHS chemical substance test. If you still want to know more about the surface treatment process of lamps and lanterns, you can read the following article-How to Choose the Right Surface Treatment Process for Lighting Fixtures?
4. National and Regional Product Certificates
4.1 European Union
CE (Conformité Européenne)
Introduction: CE marking is a mandatory certification mark of the European Union (EU), which indicates that a product complies with the EU’s safety, health and environmental requirements.
Conditions for obtaining:
- The product must comply with relevant EU directives, such as the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
- Manufacturers are required to carry out conformity assessment, including self-declaration or testing and certification by third-party organizations.
Test content:
- Technical documentation: including product design, manufacturing process and test reports.
- Declaration of Conformity: Signed by the manufacturer or authorized representative, declaring that the product complies with the relevant directives.
- Document review: The certification body will review the submitted technical documents and test reports.
Certification Bodies:
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
- TUV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- Bureau Veritas (Bureau Veritas S.A.)
Related Directives and Standards:
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive- EMC (2014/30/EU): Ensures that equipment does not generate electromagnetic interference.
- Low Voltage Directive- LVD (2014/35/EU): ensures the safety of electrical equipment in use (certification required above 50V).
GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit).
Introduction: GS certification is a German safety certification mark, indicating that the product meets German safety requirements.GS certification is more stringent than CE certification, mainly for mechanical, electrical and chemical safety, which complies with the relevant directives and standards are the same as CE.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Products need to pass the test of TÜV or VDE and other certification bodies.
- Manufacturers are required to provide detailed technical documentation and test reports.
Restricted content:
- Mechanical safety: Ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
- Electrical safety: Ensure that the product is safe in electrical use.
Test content:
- Mechanical stability test: to assess the stability and durability of the product in use.
- Electrical safety test: including insulation, leakage current, voltage withstand and other tests.
Certification Bodies: - TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- TÜV SÜD (Technischer Überwachungsverein SÜD)
- VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik)
- DEKRA (Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein)
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
Introduction: The WEEE Directive aims to reduce the generation of e-waste and promote recycling. the RoHS Directive is made in conjunction with the WEEE Directive.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Manufacturers are required to register and submit a recycling program for their electronic products.
- Provide a description of the product’s environmentally friendly design and recyclability.
Materials to be submitted:
- Recycling program: detailing how the product will be recycled and disposed of.
- Product design description: Include information on environmentally friendly design and recyclability.
Certification Bodies:
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- Bureau Veritas (Bureau Veritas S.A.)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
4.2 United States
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
Introduction: FCC certification is the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s mandatory certification of electronic products, mainly related to electromagnetic compatibility.
Conditions for Obtaining:
- Products are required to pass tests specified by the FCC to ensure that they do not interfere with other electronic devices.
- It must be registered prior to sale in the U.S. market.
Test Content:
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Test: To ensure that the product will not interfere with other electronic equipment.
- Radio Frequency Emission (RF) Test: Ensures that the product’s radio frequency complies with regulations.
Related Directives and Standards:
- FCC Part 15: establishes interference limits for radio frequency equipment to ensure that the equipment does not interfere with communications.
Certification Bodies:
- UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- MET Laboratories (Maryland Electrical Testing Laboratories)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
ETL (Electrical Testing Laboratories)
Introduction: ETL certification is a safety certification provided by Intertek, indicating that the product meets North American safety standards.ETL certification is relatively cheaper than UL certification, but the safety standards are the same.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Products need to pass Intertek’s testing.
- Manufacturers are subject to periodic audits to ensure continued compliance.
Test content:
- Electrical safety tests: including insulation, leakage current and voltage withstand tests.
- Mechanical safety test: to ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
Certification Bodies:
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
Introduction: UL certification is provided by the U.S. Underwriters Laboratories product safety certification, more stringent and more expensive. UL certification is required annually, the cost is higher, but more market recognition.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Products need to pass UL’s rigorous testing to ensure safety.
- Manufacturers are subject to periodic inspections to ensure continued compliance.
Test content:
- Electrical safety test: including insulation, leakage current, voltage withstand and other tests.
- Mechanical safety test: to ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
Certification Bodies:
- UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
4.3 Canada-CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
Introduction: CSA certification is a certification provided by the Canadian Standards Association to ensure that products meet Canadian safety standards.CSA certification is similar to UL certification in terms of safety standards.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Products are required to pass CSA testing to ensure safety.
- Manufacturers are subject to periodic audits.
Test content: - Electrical safety test: including insulation, leakage current, voltage resistance and other tests.
- Mechanical safety test: to ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
Certification Bodies:
- CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
4.4 United Kingdom-UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed)
UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed)
Introduction: UKCA certification is a new mark of conformity for products established after the UK’s exit from the European Union, replacing CE certification.
Conditions for obtaining:
- The product must comply with the relevant UK regulations and standards.
- Manufacturers are required to carry out conformity assessment, including self-declaration or through the testing and certification of third-party organizations.
Test content:
- Electromagnetic compatibility test: to assess the product’s electromagnetic radiation and interference immunity.
- Low Voltage Test: Ensure the safety of the product when used above 50V.
Certification Bodies:
- BSI (British Standards Institution)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
4.5 Australia-SAA (Standards Association of Australia)
SAA (Standards Association of Australia)
Introduction: SAA certification is an Australian safety certification mark that ensures that products comply with Australian safety standards.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Products are required to pass SAA’s tests to ensure safety.
- Manufacturers are subject to periodic audits.
Test content:
- Electrical safety test: including insulation, leakage current, voltage withstand and other tests.
- Mechanical safety test: to ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
Certification Bodies:
- SAA Approvals (Standards Association of Australia Approvals)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
4.6 Korea-KC (Korea Certification)
KC (Korea Certification)
Introduction: KC Certification is a Korean national safety standard certification that ensures that products sold in Korea comply with safety standards.
Conditions for Obtaining:
- Products are required to pass KC tests to ensure safety.
- Manufacturers are subject to periodic audits.
Test content:
- Electrical safety test: including insulation, leakage current, voltage withstand and other tests.
- Mechanical safety test: to ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
Certification Bodies:
- KTL (Korea Testing Laboratory)
- KETI (Korea Electronics Technology Institute)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
4.7 Japan-PSE (Product Safety Electrical Appliance & Material)
PSE (Product Safety Electrical Appliance & Material)
Introduction: PSE certification is a Japanese electrical product safety certification that ensures that products sold in Japan meet safety standards.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Products are required to pass PSE’s tests to ensure safety.
- Manufacturers are subject to periodic audits.
Test content:
- Electrical safety test: including insulation, leakage current, voltage withstand and other tests.
- Mechanical safety test: to ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
Certification Bodies:
- JET (Japan Electrical Safety & Environment Technology Laboratories)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
4.8 South Africa-SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
Introduction: SABS certification is a certification provided by the South African Bureau of Standards to ensure that products comply with South African safety standards.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Products need to be tested by SABS to ensure safety.
- Manufacturers are subject to periodic audits.
Test content:
- Electrical safety test: including insulation, leakage current, voltage withstand and other tests.
- Mechanical safety test: to ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
Certification Bodies:
- SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
4.9 Middle East-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)
Introduction: GCC certification is a certification provided by the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), which ensures that products meet safety standards when sold in the Gulf region.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Products are required to pass GCC tests to ensure safety.
- Manufacturers are subject to periodic audits.
Test content:
- Electrical safety test: including insulation, leakage current, voltage withstand and other tests.
- Mechanical safety test: to ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
Certification Bodies:
- GSO (GCC Standardization Organization)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
4.10 South America-INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality)
INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality)
Introduction: INMETRO Certification is a certification provided by the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO)** in Brazil to ensure that products comply with Brazilian safety standards.
Conditions for obtaining：
Products are subject to testing by INMETRO to ensure safety.
- Manufacturers are subject to periodic audits.
Test content:
- Electrical safety test: including insulation, leakage current, voltage withstand and other tests.
- Mechanical safety test: to ensure that the product will not cause mechanical injury during use.
Certification Bodies:
- INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
Certification requirements for rechargeable table lamps vary in different countries and regions around the world. It is critical to ensure that your products comply with the regulations and standards of your target market, and by understanding and obtaining the necessary national and regional product certificates, you can not only ensure product compliance and safety, but also enhance your product’s competitiveness in the marketplace and consumer trust.
5. Battery Certificates
One of the core components of rechargeable table lamps is the battery, whose safety and stability directly affect the overall quality and user experience of the product. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the battery complies with international and national standards for safe transportation and use.
5.1 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Introduction: MSDS certification provides safety information and handling guidelines for batteries.
Test Content:
- Chemical Composition Analysis: Provides information on the chemical composition and hazards of the battery.
- Safe Handling Guidelines: Includes information on battery leakage, fire treatment and first aid.
5.2 UN38.3 (United Nations Transport of Dangerous Goods)
Introduction: UN38.3 certification is an international standard for the transportation of lithium batteries to ensure their safety during transportation.
Test content:
- Altitude Simulation Test: Tests battery performance in a low air pressure environment.
- Temperature Cycling Test: Tests the stability of the battery under extreme temperature change conditions.
- Vibration test: Simulates the effect of vibration on the battery during transportation.
- Shock Test: Simulates the impact of shocks that may be encountered during transportation on the battery.
5.3 CNCA (Certification for Safe Transport of Chemical Goods)
Introduction: CNCA certification is the certification for safe transportation of chemicals by China National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA), which ensures the safety of chemicals transported within China.
Test Content:
- Chemical Composition Analysis: Provides information on the chemical composition and hazards of the battery.
- Safe Transportation Test: Ensures that the battery will not leak, explode or catch fire during transportation.
At MPLT, all of our rechargeable table lamps are equipped with batteries that comply with MSDS, UN38.3 and CNCA certification standards, ensuring the safety of your products during transportation and use, and demonstrating our high regard for product quality and user safety.
6. Essential certificates for selling rechargeable table lamps on e-shopping platforms
If you are selling on a large online retail platform such as Amazon or eBay, the platform will require you to upload relevant product certificates, of course, just as important as the product certificates are the intellectual property patents of the products. At MPLT, we have designed a variety of rechargeable table lamps with patent certificates, and we provide OEM/ODM customization, one-stop service, to ensure that the competitiveness of your products and the Security when selling products
7. Factory Management System Certificates
After talking about product certificates, next let’s continue to delve into factory management system certificates, before we start to purchase in large quantities, selecting the right supplier is often a headache, but we can now take the exclusion method to reduce the screening items through the certificate requirements, below we have listed 2 authoritative certificates details for you:
7.1 BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative)
Introduction: BSCI certification is a Business Social Compliance Initiative that ensures that factories meet social responsibility standards, including working conditions and environmental protection.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Factories are required to undergo a social compliance audit to assess their performance in terms of working environment, labor conditions and environmental protection.
Test content:
- Working Conditions Audit: Includes workers’ working hours, wages, and benefits.
- Environmental Protection Audit: Assesses the factory’s waste management, pollution control, and sustainability practices.
- Health and Safety Audit: Evaluates the factory’s measures for ensuring worker health and safety, including emergency preparedness and safety training.
- Child Labor and Forced Labor Audit: Ensures that the factory does not employ child labor or forced labor, and adheres to international labor standards.
Certification Bodies:
- amfori BSCI (amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative)
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
7.2 ISO9001 (International Organization for Standardization)
Introduction: ISO9001 certification is a quality management system certification provided by the International Organization for Standardization, which ensures that a factory’s production process complies with international quality standards.
Conditions for obtaining：
- Factories are required to establish and implement a quality management system that complies with the ISO9001 standard.
- Audit by a third-party certification body is required.
Test content: - Quality Management System Audit: To assess whether the factory’s quality management system complies with the ISO9001 standard.
- Production Process Audit: To assess whether the factory’s production process complies with the quality management requirements.
Certification Bodies:
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
- TÜV Rheinland (Technischer Überwachungsverein Rheinland)
- Intertek (Intertek Group plc)
- Bureau Veritas (Bureau Veritas S.A.)
The Factory Management System Certificate not only ensures that the factory’s production process complies with international standards, but also improves the overall quality of the products and enhances customer satisfaction and trust.
8. Certificates held by MPLT:
9. FAQ
Q1: Why do rechargeable table lamps need certification?
A1: Certification ensures that products meet specific safety, health and environmental standards, increasing market competitiveness and consumer trust.
Q2: What are the risks of rechargeable table lamps without certification?
A2: Rechargeable table lamps without certification may have quality, safety and legal issues that could lead to safety hazards during use.
Q3: How to confirm whether the certification of rechargeable table lamps is genuine?
A3: You can check the certification information of the product through the official website of the certification organization, or ask the supplier to provide the original or copy of the certification.
10. Conclusion
In the global market, product compliance and safety are the core issues that every buyer needs to pay attention to. For buyers who come to China to purchase rechargeable table lamps in bulk, understanding and ensuring that the products have the necessary certifications is not only a legal requirement, but also key to ensuring product quality and customer safety.
As a professional lighting manufacturer, MPLT is committed to providing high quality rechargeable table lamps to our customers. We understand the importance of various certifications and strictly follow international and national standards in our product development and production processes. The following points summarize the main guarantees we provide to our customers:
Comprehensive product certifications: Our rechargeable table lamp products have a wide range of international certifications, including CE, RoHS, FCC, etc., which ensure the market compliance of our products in many countries and regions. These certifications cover not only the electrical and chemical safety of the products, but also environmental protection and other aspects.
Strict Quality Control: MPLT factories have passed ISO9001 and TUV quality management system certifications, and are subject to social responsibility audits such as BSCI. We implement strict quality control measures during the production process, and each step of the process, from raw material purchasing to finished products leaving the factory, is strictly tested and scrutinized to ensure that each batch of products meets high quality standards.
Customized Service: We provide OEM/ODM customized service for different customers’ needs. Whether it is product design, functional requirements or packaging customization, we can provide one-stop solutions to ensure that our customers’ products are unique and competitive in the market.
Protection of intellectual property rights: intellectual property rights and patent protection are crucial when selling products on e-commerce platforms. the rechargeable table lamps designed by MPLT are protected by patents, and we will provide customers with the relevant patent certificates to ensure the exclusivity and legality of the products in the market and to avoid disputes over intellectual property rights.
Professional after-sales service: We not only focus on product sales, but also pay more attention to the long-term satisfaction of our customers. mplt provides perfect after-sales service, including product technical support, quality problem feedback and solutions, to ensure that our customers have no worries in the sales process.
For any buyer who intends to purchase rechargeable table lamps in bulk in China, it is crucial to choose a reliable supplier.MPLT is committed to providing our customers with high quality products and services by virtue of our rich industry experience, strict quality control and comprehensive product certification. We look forward to working with you to create the safest and most reliable rechargeable table lamp products in the market.
