China Launches Battery Safety Program

On 31 July 2025, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) formally launched a new safety certification program for lithium-ion batteries and battery packs used in electric energy storage systems, marking a major development in battery safety regulation in China

This initiative is built on the mandatory national standard GB 442402024, titled “Safety requirements for lithium batteries and battery packs for electric energy storage systems”, and governed by the certification rules CQC134642202025, falling under Business Code 024033.

Key Details

1. Certification Project: Lithium-ion batteries & packs for electrical energy storage
2. Referenced Standard: GB 442402024
3. Evaluation Rules: CQC134642202025
4. Business Code: 024033
5. Application Status: Now open applications accepted via the CQC website

Impact & Significance

📋Mandatory Requirement: Certification will likely be required for importation, sale, and commercial deployment of lithiumion storage batteries in China.
✅Industry-wide Compliance: New safe battery standard ensures strict safety, reliability, and risk mitigation, particularly regarding thermal runaway and fire hazards.
🌐Regulatory Alignment: Enhances alignment of domestic energy storage products with international safety norms and national carbon-neutrality goals.

Recommended Actions

1. Identify relevant energy storage products under GB 442402024 scope.
2. Prepare application materials following CQC134642202025 requirements.
3. Engage with CQC or certified testing bodies early for guidance on testing protocols and submission timelines.

The launch on 31 July 2025 of a safety certification program for lithium energy storage batteries represents a pivotal shift in China's regulation. Based on the newly issued safety standard GB 442402024, this program requires immediate industry attention to ensure market access and compliance.

Reference: New Safety Certification Program for Lithium Energy Storage Batteries launched in China