Photographers and content creators, if you are traveling to China or using one of their domestic or international flights, you must be aware of their new air safety rules and regulations. According to them, the Chinese aviation department has issued an advisory that the power bank you’re carrying, or the camera batteries,s or any kind of battery that your devices are using must have a 3C certificate on it.
Sony over the CCC battery issue
Now with this context, Sony has recently issued a press release stating that the batteries that they have manufactured starting from August 1, 2024, have the 3C certification, and the batteries that were made before August 1, 2024, do not have that certification mark.
Sony camera batteries are not classified as power banks, so power banks are primarily the focus of the ban. However, if you are travelling to the airport and going through the regulations, it is recommended to have a newer generation of batteries in your camera.
Canon and Nikon updates
Canon and Nikon have not released any official statement regarding the 3C certification for their camera batteries. We are still awaiting a response from both the camera makers and will update this article as soon as they issue any response related to this 3C issue.
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Just sent out a message this morning about the need for 3C certification for batteries on planes, and Sony’s official message has arrived. Use with peace of mind!
Can Sony camera batteries be taken on a plane? Sony’s Q&A time is here.
After the Civil Aviation Administration’s new regulations were issued, Sony answers three questions that everyone is concerned about!
✈️ Question 1: Does Sony camera batteries have 3C certification? 🔵 According to the “Announcement on the Implementation of Compulsory Product Certification Management for Lithium-ion Batteries and Other Products (Announcement No. 10 of 2023)” issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation in March 2023, lithium-ion battery products manufactured or imported after August 1, 2024, must obtain 3C certification and bear the 3C mark. Sony’s related camera battery products have all obtained 3C certification in accordance with the above requirements and comply with relevant national laws, regulations, and standards.
✈️ Question 2: Why doesn’t my Sony camera battery have 3C certification (or certification mark)? 🔵 According to the “Announcement on the Implementation of Compulsory Product Certification Management for Lithium-ion Batteries and Other Products (Announcement No. 10 of 2023)” issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation in March 2023, lithium-ion battery products manufactured or imported after August 1, 2024, must obtain 3C certification and bear the 3C mark. Sony’s related products have all obtained 3C certification in accordance with the above requirements and comply with relevant national laws, regulations, and standards. Related battery products manufactured or imported before this date are not within the 3C certification catalog and do not need to obtain 3C certification. However, Sony’s related products all comply with relevant national laws, regulations, and standards, and users can use them with confidence.
✈️ Question 3: Can Sony camera batteries be taken on a plane/will they be detained by airport security? 🔵 According to the announcement issued by the Civil Aviation Administration on June 26, 2025, starting from June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks without 3C marks, with unclear 3C marks, or recalled models or batches on domestic flights. Sony’s camera batteries do not fall within the definition of “power bank”. We will continue to pay attention to the updates of the Civil Aviation Administration’s implementation details. Due to the different implementation standards of different airports, the actual management requirements are subject to the local airport regulations. To ensure your smooth journey, it is recommended that you confirm the specific requirements with the airline and the departure airport of your flight in advance. Thank you for your understanding~
Sony always starts from the needs of users. Sony’s original camera batteries provide stable power and battery life for the camera, allowing users to shoot and upgrade firmware with peace of mind and enjoy the fun of shooting. Learn more by visiting the Sony official website.