Wireless charger and power bank certification by country: a 2026 buyer's checklist

Before a wireless charger or power bank reaches a shelf, a customs officer, a marketplace or a retailer will ask for proof that it is safe and does not interfere with radio. Which proof depends on the country. This checklist covers the four markets most of our buyers ship to, and what to ask a supplier for before you approve a sample.

Start with the product type: charger or battery

A wireless charger is a radio-frequency device: the questions are electromagnetic emissions, RF exposure and, for the adapter, electrical safety. A power bank is a lithium battery: the questions are battery safety and transport. A magnetic power bank is both, so it needs both sets of reports. Our magnetic power banks such as the S54 are tested as batteries and as wireless transmitters.

Certification by market

United States: FCC Part 18 or Part 15

The FCC treats wireless power transfer under KDB 680106. A charger that only transfers power can fall under Part 18; once the device communicates beyond basic power control, Part 15 requirements apply as well. In practice the lab decides the route from the circuit, so ask for the test report and the authorization type (Supplier's Declaration of Conformity or certification with an FCC ID). Power banks without a radio are Part 15 unintentional radiators under SDoC; a magnetic power bank adds the wireless transmitter.

For Amazon US, power banks must meet listed safety standards: UL 2056 with UN 38.3, or IEC 62368-1 with IEC 62133-2 (or UL 2054) and UN 38.3. Amazon can ask for the test reports at any time.

European Union: CE is a set of reports, not one certificate

CE is a self-declaration backed by test reports. Because Qi chargers communicate with the phone by load modulation, they are treated as radio equipment under the RED and tested to the wireless-power standard EN 303 417 (or EN 300 330), plus EN 301 489 for EMC and a safety standard. RoHS covers restricted substances. Portable batteries, including power banks, also fall under the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542; ask your lab which labelling and documentation duties apply on your ship date. Every EU listing also needs a responsible economic operator in the EU.

United Kingdom: UKCA or CE

On 1 August 2023 the UK government extended recognition of CE marking indefinitely for 18 product regulations, including radio equipment, EMC and low-voltage electrical equipment. A product with a valid CE file can be sold in Great Britain; UKCA remains available. Northern Ireland follows EU rules.

Japan: PSE for power banks

Since 1 February 2019, mobile batteries (power banks) sold in Japan must comply with the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act and carry the PSE mark; products without it cannot be sold. Wireless chargers have their own radio and EMC requirements in Japan, so confirm the route with an accredited lab before you quote a Japanese buyer.

UN 38.3: required to ship any lithium battery

UN 38.3 is a transport test, not a market certificate, but no forwarder or airline will move a power bank without its test summary. Our guide to shipping power banks from China explains the paperwork, and power banks on planes covers the passenger rules.

Qi and Qi2: a separate, voluntary certification

FCC and CE say nothing about Qi. Printing Qi or Qi2 on the box is a WPC trademark claim, and the exact model must be listed in the WPC database. Read how to verify Qi certification and Qi2 vs Qi2.2 before you approve a supplier's claim.

What to ask your supplier for

• Test reports, not only certificates, issued for the exact model and its variants.
• The lab name and accreditation, and a report date that matches the current version of the product.
• Whether the report covers your logo, colour and packaging variant or only the base model.
• The UN 38.3 test summary and SDS for every battery.
• The WPC database entry if Qi or Qi2 is on the box.

See our certifications for the FCC, CE, RoHS and Qi documents behind our Qi2 magnetic chargers and 3-in-1 stations, or ask for the report for a specific model.

This checklist is a starting point, not legal advice: rules change, and the final route should be confirmed with an accredited lab for your market.

Frequently asked questions

What certifications does a wireless charger need for the US?

FCC authorization under Part 18 and/or Part 15, depending on whether the device communicates beyond power control; ask for the test report and the authorization type.

Is CE one certificate?

No. CE is a manufacturer's declaration backed by test reports: for a Qi charger, typically the RED radio standard (EN 303 417 or EN 300 330), EN 301 489 for EMC, safety and RoHS.

Can I sell CE-marked chargers in the UK?

Yes. Since 1 August 2023 the UK recognises CE marking indefinitely for radio equipment, EMC and low-voltage products; UKCA is also accepted.

Do power banks need PSE in Japan?

Yes. Since 1 February 2019 mobile batteries must comply with the PSE Act and carry the PSE mark to be sold in Japan.

What does Amazon require for power banks?

Safety reports to a listed standard, such as UL 2056 with UN 38.3, or IEC 62368-1 with IEC 62133-2 and UN 38.3, plus a UN 38.3 test summary and SDS for FBA.

Sources

1. FCC — Wireless Power Transfer (TCB workshop, Oct 2023)
2. Element — Wireless power transfer and wireless charging
3. GOV.UK — UK government announces extension of CE mark recognition (1 Aug 2023)
4. ComplianceGate — Power bank regulations in the United States
5. Gizmodo Japan — Mobile batteries brought under the PSE Act
6. Wireless Power Consortium — Qi certified product database