PH to adopt global safety standard on power banks

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PH to adopt global safety standard on power banks

Benise Balaoing,

ABS-CBN News

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MANILA — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is adopting a global safety standard for portable power banks that will serve as the Philippine National Standard (PNS) by August 2025. 

The DTI said this will be the formal benchmark for manufacturers to ensure consumer safety.

"The move aims to establish the relevant international standard as the national guideline," the bureau explained. "While compliance remains voluntary, the DTI strongly encourages the industry to align their products with this updated safety framework."

The move comes after a power bank "caught fire and exploded" at the security screening checkpoint in Roxas Airport in Capiz on Tuesday.

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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said that the 72,000 mAh power bank inside a female passenger's bag exceeded the 160-watt-hour allowable capacity for power banks on aircraft.

In April, the CAAP said power banks cannot be stored inside checked-in bags or even in hand-carry bags that will be placed in the overhead bin. Instead, they should be in a bag with the passenger's personal belongings.

These can be placed under the seat or in the seat pocket in front, the CAAP said.

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