If you are interested in ultralightweight and compact power banks and are planning to travel to China, Nitecore may soon offer solutions with the China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) mark. According to Nightwalker Lab, a Singapore-based retailer specializing in Nitecore products, these power banks will start rolling out next month.

The first Nitecore power banks with the CCC mark are expected to be available in June. The CCC mark – also referred to as 3C or Triple C – features three letter Cs inside an oval. Any power bank without the mark is not allowed onboard Chinese domestic flights, as stated by China Eastern, for example.

Overall, batteries are more closely scrutinized during airport security checks in East and Southeast Asia than in Europe. Security personnel may even check a battery’s capacity. Airlines also provide guides in the form of posters on how to convert imprecise mAh values to Wh. In China, power banks without the CCC mark will also be confiscated before a domestic flight.

The absence of the CCC mark on Nitecore power banks is quite remarkable given that the brand is owned by the Chinese company Sysmax. As we’ve learned in recent months, however, the certification process can take some time, potentially driving some manufacturers to offer their power banks in Europe first. By and large, many manufacturers do not offer products carrying the CCC mark. It is also rarely advertised in stores. So if you are planning a trip to China, it’s crucial to do thorough research and, if necessary, check out various models in your local stores before making a purchase.