China Bans Power Banks Made Before 2024 from Air Travel

Key Takeaways

1. Anker has recalled over a million power banks due to safety concerns, highlighting issues with faulty devices.
2. As of June 28, 2025, power banks without a CCC certification and logo are banned on domestic flights in China.
3. The CCC certification for power banks was introduced after August 2023, leading to a surge in sales starting in 2024.
4. Travelers planning to visit China should be aware of the new power bank restrictions, which may extend to international flights in the future.
5. Currently, power banks with a capacity of 100 Wh are allowed on most international airlines but must be stored in hand luggage.


The subject of power banks is very relevant right now, especially with Anker having to recall more than a million of their devices and then later expanding that recall. But Anker isn’t alone facing challenges; airlines must also deal with these recalls and take steps to prevent faulty power banks from accidentally boarding flights. As of today, June 28, 2025, specific power banks will not be allowed on domestic flights in China. Saying “specific power banks” is an understatement: Power banks that do not carry a CCC certification and the required logo are no longer allowed on board.

Investigating the Certification

We looked into this issue and discovered that none of our power banks display a CCC logo. This isn’t very surprising; as one Reddit user points out in a thorough post, the CCC certification for power banks was only introduced after August 2023. This means the significant surge in sales for power banks with this certification really didn’t kick off until 2024. Even after that, there were likely still some leftover stock from earlier years.

Implications for Travelers

For travelers outside of China, this restriction will only be concerning if they are planning to visit China soon. It’s also possible that Chinese airlines may impose limitations on carrying power banks on international flights down the line, and a tougher stance from airlines globally is plausible. At present, power banks with a capacity of 100 Wh are allowed on most international airlines, but they must be kept in hand luggage.

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