In the near future, Apple will "have to comply" with EU regulations on uniform charging interfaces for electronic devices. According to the analysis of Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple could switch the charging port to USB Type-C starting with the iPhone 15 in 2023, and then convert AirPods and other accessories, which would allow Apple to remove many of its affected products before the EU directive takes effect. switch to USB Type-C, call: 158-2707-9536. Amazon USA has issued a certification standard UL9990 for Type-C data cables, requiring all data cables on the platform to submit a qualification report issued by a laboratory accredited by the /ILACISO 17025 standard, otherwise it will be taken off the shelf. deal with.

The United States is a country with very strict safety requirements. All electronic product manufacturers in the United States have required relevant safety inspections many years ago. As these cables charge and power high-power devices more quickly, the power capacity of the cables continues to increase. However, users may not be aware of the risk of overheating and fire caused by poor quality cables. These cables may use substandard materials with poor thermal and fire resistance, or the connectors may not be designed to specification, the cable ends of the connectors may be connected incorrectly, or the assembly may not be suitable to carry the required current. Amazon is obliged to notify overseas e-commerce merchants selling on the Amazon platform to provide relevant safety reports. Before submitting the UL standard test report, Amazon must order the merchants to stop selling. To eliminate these potential safety hazards, the US UL agency established the UL9990 safety standard for cables that transmit data and power or charge connected equipment in circuits up to 60 VDC , 8.0 A , and 100 W.

Amazon US station currently requires USB data cable products to provide UL9990 test reports. The test items are divided into five tests: power cord tension test, bending test, standard temperature test, insulation withstand voltage test, and fault current test.

The difference between UL certification and UL test report:

UL certification: need to test products and audit factories, audit once a quarter, the cost is high and the cycle is long.

UL test report: a qualified test report is issued after selecting the corresponding UL standard for the product to pass the test. Low cost and short testing period.

Therefore, Amazon requires that the UL9990 of USB Type-C is a UL test report. After the test is passed, the report can be submitted to Amazon for review by Amazon.

UL9990 is a test for the entire finished product. Before doing it, it needs to pass two flame tests of VW-1 ( UL2556 standard) and 12mm ( UL746 standard). After the test is passed, the corresponding grade can be marked on the wire.

UL 9990 test items include: VW-1 flame test, 12mm flame test, power cord tension test, bending test, standard temperature test, insulation withstand voltage test, fault current test and other seven tests.

Procedure for handling the UL9990 test report for USB data cable products :

1. The applicant submits an application.

2. The applicant fills in the application form, and the instructions and technical parameters are provided to the laboratory together.

3. The laboratory determines the test standards and test items based on the situation of the e-commerce platform and categories, and provides quotations.

4. The applicant confirms the quotation and the two parties sign an agreement.

5. After passing the test, a UL test report will be issued.