Safety certifications for iPad and iPad batteries

This article describes the international safety standards that iPad batteries and iPad meet.

About iPad battery safety certifications

iPad is a portable device designed to be used all day on a single charge from a built-in battery.* iPad uses lithium-ion battery technology to support this capability. Unless otherwise stated, all existing and future iPad models using lithium-ion batteries are designed to meet international safety certification standards. All iPad batteries are tested, certified, and in compliance with the standards listed below. These standards meet the safety and testing criteria set forth in the FAA Advisory Circular AC 120-76E regarding the airworthiness and use of portable electronic flight bags.

  • United Nations (UN) Transport Regulations UN38.3: Covers battery safety during air transport.

  • Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 2054: Covers safety of lithium-ion batteries in general use; UL 62368-1 covers the use of batteries in information technology equipment.

  • IEC 62368-1 and International Standard IEC/EN 62368-1: Cover the use of batteries in information-technology equipment.

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1725: Covers safety of lithium-ion battery packs in cellular devices.

  • International Standard IEC 62133-2: Covers secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid electrolytes.

About iPad safety certifications

iPad complies with the safety standards for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60950-1. Many countries and regions have adopted these safety standards:

  • UL 62368-1 in the United States

  • CSA 62368-1 in Canada

  • EN62368-1 in Europe

  • AS/NZS 62368:1 in Australia and New Zealand

* Battery life varies by use and configuration.

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