Since multiple "explosion and recall incidents" have drawn widespread attention, the quality and safety of power banks have continued to concern consumers. Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has convened multiple seminars on the draft of the Technical Specification for the Safety of Mobile Power Supplies, proposing stringent improvement requirements in areas such as the complete device, circuit boards, and battery cells. This has been dubbed the "strictest ever" new regulation for power banks by the industry. In the face of the upcoming industry transformation, how should companies seize opportunities and proactively plan their strategies?

Interpreting the New Regulations: From "Usable" to "Safe," Quality Thresholds Are Comprehensively Raised

For a long time, the mobile power supply industry has lacked unified high standards in key areas such as battery cell selection and circuit protection, leading to uneven product quality. According to a report by Sina Technology, a representative from a participating company stated: "The standards being formulated this time are very strict, and many factories will struggle to meet them. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s stance is clear: if you cannot meet the standards, you should cease production."

The new regulations set clear technical thresholds in the following dimensions:

At the device level: The casing must clearly indicate the "recommended service life" and the full name of the manufacturing factory, putting an end to the chaotic practice of "white-labeling."

Regarding circuit boards: The mandatory requirement to equip devices with an LCD screen or a connected app that displays real-time key parameters such as battery health and usage cycles enhances users' real-time awareness of their device's status.

Battery cell safety: Strengthened safety testing for battery cells, including upgraded nail penetration tests, thermal abuse tests, and increased overcharge test voltages, comprehensively improving battery safety performance.

It is reported that the new regulations are expected to take effect in June 2026. Products already in circulation with 3C certification will have a six-month grace period, and existing products meeting old standards in consumers' possession can continue to be used. Compliant products will still be permitted for carry-on during flights.

Industry Impact: From "Compliance" to "Leadership," Building a New Paradigm for Quality Management

With the gradual implementation of the Technical Specification for the Safety of Mobile Power Supplies, the mobile power supply market will undergo a round of quality upgrades and industry consolidation. According to information obtained by 21st Century Business Herald from participating companies, after the new standards take effect, the overall industry cost is expected to increase by 20%–30%. It is estimated that nearly 70% of existing production capacity will be forced to exit the mobile power supply market due to its inability to meet the new technical requirements.

This "strictest ever" power bank regulation will drive the industry from "wild growth" toward "rational competition." Companies relying solely on traditional quality control models like "sampling inspection + factory testing" will struggle to address systemic safety challenges. Elevating quality management from "passive compliance" to "active leadership," abandoning reactive and fragmented quality management approaches, and adopting a "quality-first" strategy to establish a comprehensive, end-to-end traceability mechanism—managing product quality both internally and within the supply chain—are crucial pathways for companies to navigate industry cycles and build solid core competitiveness.

The power bank, compact in size, reflects a microcosm and exploration of "Made in China" moving toward high-quality development. Seizing the opportunities presented by the new regulations, leading with standards to shape quality, and using quality to build brands, will help companies secure a more advantageous position in the intense global competition and achieve long-term development.

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