Processing UL4200A test report for button battery remote control
Date：2026-01-28 09:46:33 Classification
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Manufacturers and/or importers of products containing button batteries must provide product certificates for all children's products, or a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) for general-purpose consumer products imported into and sold in the U.S. market. Button Battery Remote Control UL4200A Test Report Application Guide
Remote controls are consumer products containing button batteries and must comply with the 2023 version of the UL4200A + 16CFR1263 standard (mandatory for the U.S. market and platforms such as Amazon from March 19, 2024). The specific application process and requirements are as follows:
I. Prerequisite Confirmation
It must be confirmed that the button batteries used in the remote control are button/coin batteries with a diameter ≤32mm and a thickness ≤11.6mm, and fall under the consumer category. A UL4200A test alone may not pass Amazon's review; a simultaneous evaluation in conjunction with 16CFR1263 is necessary.
II. Application Steps
1. Choosing a Compliant Certification Body
A CPSC-accredited laboratory with ISO17025 qualifications must be selected, such as Dezewei Testing (CNAS registration number: L8083). 2. Documentation and Sample Preparation
Required Documents:
Remote control technical specifications and design drawings (including battery compartment structure diagram);
Instruction manual and matching button battery model information;
Warning label design draft (must comply with 16CFR1263 requirements, mandating the inclusion of warnings such as "Swallowing may cause choking or chemical burns").
Sample Requirements:
Provide 3-5 final retail version samples, ensuring the battery compartment structure is intact and that button batteries can be installed normally.
3. Laboratory Testing
Core testing items include:
Physical protection test: The battery compartment must be opened by two independent actions/tools, and the battery must not fall out after drop/impact tests;
Abuse test: 3 drops from a height of 1 meter, 2J impact test, 330N crushing test, etc.;
Battery compartment safety test: Assess the battery compartment's robustness to prevent children from easily opening it or the battery from falling out;
Label compliance check: Verify that warnings and labels comply with mandatory standards.
4. Report Issuance and Confirmation
After passing the test, the laboratory issues a draft report. Upon confirmation of the information's accuracy, a formal UL4200A test report is issued. If a GCC (General Certificate of Conformity) is required, it can be applied for simultaneously. The certificate must include product identification, manufacturer/importer information, test results, and laboratory qualifications.
III. Key Considerations
Processing Time: Typically 5-7 business days, depending on product complexity, number of tests, and the organization's efficiency.
Fee Explanation: Includes application fee (several hundred USD), testing fee (several thousand to tens of thousands of USD, depending on product complexity), review fee, certification fee, etc. Specific details should be obtained from the relevant organization.
Corrective Action Requirements: If the test fails, the product must be adjusted according to the laboratory's recommendations (e.g., battery compartment structure, labeling) and retested.
Platform Requirements: When listing on platforms such as Amazon US and TEMU, the UL4200A test report, GCC certificate, and product images must be uploaded simultaneously.
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