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Written by Cynthia, Yunfei, WeChat Editors on June 28, 2025
Foreign-manufactured power banks are not subject to China’s new certification or recall restrictions at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport and will continue to be inspected under the airport’s original safety standards, according to the latest guide issued by the airport's official WeChat account “深圳机场发布."
These standards primarily assess the device's external condition, labeling, and energy capacity, without requiring a China Compulsory Certification (3C) mark.
Additionally, the newly enforced rules apply only to domestic flights, the guide said. International and regional flights departing from Shenzhen continue to follow the original regulations, which allow for a wider range of devices if deemed structurally safe and appropriately labeled.
The updated policy, effective today, was issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). It bans passengers from carrying power banks onboard domestic flights if the devices lack a clear 3C mark, have unclear labeling, or fall within recalled models or production batches.
Notices outlining the policy are posted throughout the terminal at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. Photos from WeChat account “深圳机场发布"
To assist passengers, Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport has introduced a free seven-day storage service for non-compliant power banks. Travelers can leave their devices at the service counter located at the end of Check-in Island B on the terminal’s fourth floor. Receipts will be issued, and unclaimed items after the seven-day period will be considered voluntarily abandoned.
For power banks from brands such as Anker and Romoss that have been recalled, travelers may apply for refunds or replacements online using required documentation, including boarding passes, photos of the device and serial number, and proof of purchase. Once the recall process is complete, affected power banks can be handed over to check-in counters, security checkpoints, or the designated storage counter and and will then be processed as voluntarily forfeited.
Currently, the airport’s on-site courier provider, SF Express, does not accept power banks for shipping. Passengers wishing to send their devices by mail are advised to consult external courier companies in advance.
Power banks from recalled brands that are not included in the recall list but have a valid 3C mark may still be carried onboard if they meet certain conditions. Devices must be clearly labeled, undamaged, and comply with capacity limits: those with rated energy below 100Wh can be carried without airline approval, while devices between 100Wh and 160Wh require prior approval and are limited to two units per passenger.
The policy does not affect other electronic devices containing batteries, such as cameras, which remain subject to the airport’s previous inspection standards.
For safety reasons, all voluntarily abandoned power banks will be collected by airport security and sent to certified hazardous waste facilities for proper disposal.
Travelers can verify if their power bank is under recall by visiting the “Consumer Product Recall” section on the official website of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.
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Written by Cynthia, Yunfei, WeChat Editors on June 28, 2025
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