Publication of DGR 62nd | Minimum dimension revised,
PSE,

▍What is PSE Certification?

PSE (Product Safety of Electrical Appliance & Material) is a mandatory certification system in Japan. It is also called ‘Compliance Inspection’ which it is a mandatory market access system for electrical appliance. PSE certification is composed of two parts: EMC and product safety and it is also an important regulation of Japan safety law for electrical appliance.

▍Certification Standard for lithium batteries

Interpretation for METI Ordinance for Technical Requirements(H25.07.01)， Appendix 9，Lithium ion secondary batteries

▍Why MCM?

● Qualified facilities: MCM is equipped with qualified facilities which can be up to the whole PSE testing standards and conduct tests including forced internal short circuit etc. It enables us to provide different customized testing reports in the format of JET, TUVRH, and MCM etc.

● Technical support: MCM has a professional team of 11 technical engineers specialized in PSE testing standards and regulations, and is able to offer the latest PSE regulations and news to clients in a precise, comprehensive and prompt way.

● Diversified service: MCM can issue reports in English or Japanese to meet clients’ need. So far, MCM has completed over 5000 PSE projects for clients in total.

The 62nd edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations incorporates all amendments made by the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel in developing the content of the 2021–2022 edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions as well as changes adopted by the IATA Dangerous Goods Board. The following list is intended to assist the user to identify the main changes of lithium ion batteries introduced in this edition. DGR 62nd will be effective from Jan 1 2021. 2—Limitations2.3—Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
 2.3.2.2—The provisions for mobility aids powered by nickel-metal hydride or dry batteries have been
revised to permit a passenger to carry up to two spare batteries to power the mobility aid.
 2.3.5.8—The provisions for portable electronic devices (PED) and spare batteries for PED have been
revised to amalgamate the provisions for electronic cigarettes and for PED powered by wet non-spillable
batteries into 2.3.5.8. Clarification has been added to identify that the provisions also apply to dry batteries
and nickel-metal hydride batteries, not just lithium batteries.