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New Compliance Regulations for Lithium Battery Home Appliances on Amazon US - Full Guide to UL Certification

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2026-07-14

Are your Amazon US products facing the risk of "overnight clearance"?

Imagine: Less than a hundred days before the peak sales season, your best-selling products on Amazon US have been forcibly taken down by the system due to failure to meet the latest compliance requirements, and hundreds of thousands of items in FBA warehouses cannot be sold. This is not an exaggeration, but an upcoming reality challenge, especially for sellers of lithium battery powered household appliances.


 

Starting from June 30, 2026, Amazon US will officially implement a mandatory compliance policy for such products. ASINs that fail to complete all validations by this deadline will face severe consequences of mandatory removal starting from August 30, 2026. The time for sellers to take action is already tight, less than two months!


Policy launch date: June 30, 2026


 

Deadline for removal of non compliant products: August 30, 2026

 

Which products have been named? Comprehensively analyze the coverage of the new regulations

The compliance strengthening of Amazon US site this time focuses on all household devices equipped with rechargeable lithium batteries. These battery types include lithium-ion (Li Ion), lithium polymer (LiPo), and lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries.


 

The list of regulated products covers a wide range, such as:


 

Cleaning appliances: cordless vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning machines, scrubbing machines, steam cleaners, etc.

Kitchen cuisine: portable mixers, juicers, food processors, slicers, meat grinders, grinders, electric knives, milk frothers, salt and pepper grinders, etc.

Environmental regulation category: air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, as well as various desktop, car, camping fans, etc.

Personal care and hairdressing products: cordless curling hair comb, curling iron, straightener, hair dryer, etc.


 

Please note that the following types of products are not within the scope of this mandatory compliance:

Electrical appliances powered by nickel hydrogen (NiMH) or nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries, non rechargeable battery powered appliances, pure AC powered equipment, heavy-duty commercial appliances, power tools, gardening and lawn care products, smart digital devices (such as mobile phones, tablets, music players, speakers), and small household appliances (such as clocks, remote controls, timers, body scales, food scales, etc.).

 

The Quartet of Compliance - Standards, Reports, Insurance, and Verification

Amazon's compliance requirements for lithium battery household appliances this time are not just about submitting a single report, but a "compliance combination punch" consisting of four major elements, and any missing one will result in verification failure.


 

UL Safety Standard Testing Report: Safety certification for the product body and specific components (such as chargers and batteries).

UN 38.3 Battery Transport Test Report: Ensure the safety of lithium batteries during transportation and include BTS (Battery Test Overview).

Commercial Liability Insurance Certificate (COI): Verification needs to be submitted on the Amazon seller platform.

Authorize third-party TIC agencies to verify: This is the final review and confirmation stage, and all compliance documents must pass their review.

 

In depth interpretation of UL certification standards and UN 38.3

To meet the stringent safety standards for electronic products in the US market, your lithium battery household appliances must comply with the following UL standards and be accompanied by a UN 38.3 transport test report:


 

How to complete compliance verification? Step by Step Guide

Core requirement: Your product must undergo strict review by a third-party testing, inspection, and certification service provider (TIC) authorized by Amazon.
 

Two verification paths:

 

1. Path A: Existing compliance documents already exist

Applicable scenario: You already have valid testing reports that comply with the above UL standards and UN 38.3.

Operation method: Submit these files to the TIC organization recognized by Amazon. They will conduct a professional review of the documents to determine if they comply with Amazon's policy requirements.

 

2. Path B: New product testing is required

Applicable scenarios: You do not have the corresponding compliance report or need to obtain certification for a brand new product.

Operation method: Send your product sample to the TIC service provider for comprehensive compliance testing according to applicable standards, and finally issue an official report.


List of key documents submitted to TIC organization:
 

You need to provide a test report issued by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory within the past 12 months. This report must demonstrate that the product complies with all applicable UL standards (including the product body, charger, and battery), as well as mandatory UN 38.3 transportation testing and BTS documentation.
 

Important note: The validity period of the test report is 12 months. Reports exceeding this deadline will be considered invalid and require retesting.

 

Seller Action Guide

To ensure that your lithium battery household appliances can continue to be sold on Amazon US, please take the following key steps immediately:


 

Clarify product scope: Carefully verify whether your product falls within the scope of lithium battery powered household appliances covered by this new regulation.

Identify applicable standards: Refer to the detailed list in this article to match your product, charger, and built-in lithium battery with the correct UL safety standards, and confirm that UN 38.3 transportation testing is a mandatory requirement.

Obtain and submit COI: Ensure that you have a valid commercial liability insurance certificate and follow Amazon's guidelines to upload and verify it on the seller platform.

Contact authorized TIC institutions: Establish contact with third-party testing, inspection, and certification service providers recognized by Amazon as soon as possible to initiate the verification process.

Preparation or commissioning testing: Based on your current document status, choose to submit existing reports for review or send product samples to the laboratory for new testing.

Optimize Listing Information: Check and improve the product detail pages of all relevant ASINs to ensure that key information such as model, part number, or product number, as well as manufacturer or brand name, is accurate and error free.


 

Time waits for no one! Take immediate action to ensure that your lithium battery household appliances pass the compliance review on Amazon US site smoothly, avoid sales interruptions, and seize the opportunity of the upcoming peak season!

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