On October 26, 2026, the Oman Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) released a draft of the "Regulatory Requirements Governing the Sale of Chargers and Batteries for Telecommunication and Information Technology Devices" and initiated public consultation. This is the first time chargers and batteries are included in the mandatory access bill, and violating products will face sales bans, self-funded recalls, and seizures. The major requirements of the consulation are:
- Scope of application: chargers and batteries for mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, covering distributors and local manufacturers;
- Admission mark: Before release, you must present one of the following certificates: CE, UKCA, CCC, or local conformity certificate. Counterfeit products are prohibited from sale;
- Charger safety: input fuse and overcurrent protection, X1/Y1 safety capacitors, primary and secondary isolation and creepage distance (IEC 62368-1);
- Fast charging and output: supports USB PD and QC protocols; actual output matches the nominal specifications (IEC 62684, 62680);
- Battery safety: Passed abnormal charging, short circuit, and thermal abuse tests according to IEC 62133, equipped with BMS protection, surface temperature according to IEC 62368-1
- Labeling obligations: Product or packaging labels include manufacturer name, model, input/output voltage and power, country of origin and mark, and certificate retention.
Click this link to view the original public consultation. Comments are open until November 26, 2026.