Overview

Amazon has tightened its certification rules for any item that contains a lithium‑ion battery. Effective immediately, sellers must provide specific safety documentation or risk having their listings blocked, inventory held in fulfillment centers, or even facing account suspension. The change mirrors stricter global aviation regulations and applies to a far broader range of products than many merchants expect.

Key Points

• 2.7 Wh charge limit — Batteries larger than 2.7 watt‑hours must be shipped at 30 % state of charge or less for air transport, matching the latest ICAO requirement.
• Three core certifications — UL 2054 (battery pack safety), UL 1642 (cell safety) and IEC 62133 (international safety) are now mandatory for every lithium‑battery ASIN.
• UN38.3 test summary — This single document proves a battery can survive air and ground shipment; Amazon will reject any listing that lacks it.
• Scope beyond electronics — Products such as electric toothbrushes, rechargeable flashlights, Bluetooth speakers, power tools, toy cars, and even accessories that ship batteries separately must comply.
• Compliance deadline – Failure to upload the required paperwork triggers automatic delisting, hazmat holds, or possible account suspension.

How the New Battery Certification Process Works

1. Catalog audit — Scan your entire inventory and flag every SKU that either contains a lithium‑ion cell or ships a rechargeable battery in the box.
   • Example: A Bluetooth speaker listed as “Portable Speaker – Model X” includes a 3.2 Wh battery; it must be flagged even though the battery is pre‑installed.
2. Collect supplier documentation — Request the following from each manufacturer:
   • UL 2054 and UL 1642 certificates confirming pack and cell safety.
   • IEC 62133 test report proving compliance with international standards.
   • UN38.3 test summary demonstrating transport safety.
   • A Third‑Party Inspection Certificate (TIC) confirming the documents meet Amazon’s format.