What is California CEC certification?

CEC certification is mandatory, and products must apply for CEC certification to enter the California market in the United States. Electrical products must be tested by qualified laboratories according to the corresponding U.S. standards, and only after proving compliance can they be sold in California. CEC stands for the California Energy Commission, and CEC certification is the energy efficiency certification issued by this commission. The regulations aim to save energy, improve the efficiency of electrical products, and reduce greenhouse effects and gas emissions. CEC certification covers a wide range of electrical products, including but not limited to products using external power supplies, such as mobile phones, cordless home phones, portable music players, handheld game consoles, toys, etc. These products need to use energy more efficiently in both standby and active states. CEC certification specifications require 58 categories of products, covering almost all electronic and electrical products, specifically including power products (such as external power supplies, power adapters), information products (set-top boxes, monitors, etc.), audio-visual products (DVD players, etc.), televisions, small battery charging systems (Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth speakers, fitness trackers, dash cams, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other battery-powered products), large battery charging systems (products other than small charging systems), lighting products (LED lighting, fluorescent lamps, fluorescent lamp ballasts, etc.), household appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, dryers, ovens, microwaves, pool heaters, etc.), transformer products, motor products, and bathroom products (such as showerheads, faucets, toilets, sinks, etc.).