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In the global power supply and charger industry, compliance and certification are no longer optional—they are essential entry requirements for international markets.
According to the latest updates from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and UL Solutions, global safety standards are rapidly converging toward IEC 62368-1 Fourth Edition, meaning manufacturers must now design products that meet multi-regional compliance requirements from the very beginning.
This article provides a structured overview of certification systems in Europe, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, along with the latest industry trends and reference materials.
In recent years, global electrical safety standards have been consolidating.
According to UL Solutions technical updates, IEC 62368-1 is gradually replacing IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065, becoming the global safety baseline for IT and power supply equipment.
In addition, UL and CSA have confirmed that the UL/CSA 62368-1 Fourth Edition has been released in 2025, with full enforcement expected in the coming years.
This means future charger designs must be built directly on this updated safety framework, or manufacturers risk costly redesigns later.
The European market enforces strict requirements based on safety, environmental protection, and electromagnetic compatibility.
CE marking confirms compliance with EU directives, including:Low Voltage Directive (LVD),Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),Electrical safety requirements such as over-temperature, short circuit, and overload protection
CE marking is legally required for all products entering the EU market.
RoHS restricts hazardous materials such as:Lead (Pb),Mercury (Hg),Cadmium (Cd),Hexavalent chromium
REACH ensures that chemicals used in products are registered and assessed to prevent risks to human health and the environment.
Industry Trend Insight
The EU is increasingly aligning EN standards with IEC 62368-1 to ensure consistency across global markets.
The US market relies heavily on NRTL certification systems (UL/ETL) and FCC electromagnetic standards.
UL certification covers:Electrical safety testing,Fire resistance evaluation,Thermal stability,Long-term reliability.
Common standards include:UL 62368-1 (IT and AV equipment),UL 1310 (Class 2 power units),UL 1012 (industrial power supplies)
ETL is an alternative NRTL certification system, widely accepted in North America.
FCC Part 15 ensures compliance with electromagnetic interference (EMI) limits.
Industry Note
In the US market, UL/ETL certification is often a mandatory requirement for distributors and retail channels, even when not strictly required by law.
After Brexit, the UK established its own compliance framework.
UKCA covers: Electrical safety，Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ，Environmental protection requirements
CE marking is still temporarily accepted for some products, but UKCA is becoming the long-term mandatory standard.
Australia and New Zealand use a unified compliance system.
RCM covers: Electrical safety compliance,EMC requirements,Energy efficiency and environmental regulations
Products without RCM approval cannot be legally sold in Australia.
According to IEC and UL technical committees, global certification systems are aligning due to several key factors:
Products are often sold across EU, US, and AU markets simultaneously.
Battery and charger-related incidents have driven stricter safety regulations worldwide.
This standard uses a hazard-based safety engineering (HBSE) approach, improving consistency across applications.
Based on global compliance cases and market enforcement trends:
CE marking is often misunderstood as “certified approval” (it is partially self-declared)
UL/NRTL certification is often mandatory in North American retail channels
Voltage and regional safety differences are underestimated
Outdated designs not updated to IEC 62368-1 are still widely used
Regulatory agencies in multiple regions have increased inspections on improper labeling and non-compliant certifications.
At Lilon Charger, we provide compliant charging solutions for global markets:
Europe: CE / RoHS / REACH compliant designs
United States: UL / FCC supported solutions
United Kingdom: UKCA-ready product designs
Australia: RCM-compatible solutions
We also support customized connector options:
Aviation connectors
Round DC connectors
3-pin waterproof connectors
Multi-pin industrial connectors
The global charger certification system is rapidly converging toward unified standards, with IEC 62368-1 becoming the common global safety language.
For manufacturers, certification is no longer just a market entry requirement—it is a core competitive advantage in the global supply chain.
In 2026, true competitiveness comes from:
Compliance capability + engineering design capability + global market adaptability
