If you buy a charger, power bank or cable online in Australia, you may see the RCM mark on the product or its listing. This guide explains what it is and how to check it.
What is the RCM?
RCM stands for Regulatory Compliance Mark. It is the mark used in Australia and New Zealand to show that a product meets the applicable electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Why it matters for chargers and power banks
Chargers and power banks connect to mains power or contain lithium batteries, so safety standards matter. Electrical equipment in scope must be registered in Australia's Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) database by the responsible supplier before it is sold, and the product should carry the RCM mark.
How to check a product
- Look for the RCM mark on the product, its packaging or its listing.
- Ask the seller for the supplier name and registration number.
- Search the national EESS database for that registration number.
- Be cautious if a seller cannot provide these details.
Example: the melux Go Charger 10
The melux Go Charger 10 (model MPB10W) is registered under RCM number E2026001144. For compliance details on any other melux product, email [email protected].
Ordering from melux
- Free shipping over $99 across Australia, dispatched from Melbourne, normally within 2 to 3 business days.
- 12-month limited warranty on melux products (see the Warranty page).
- 30-day change-of-mind returns for items that are unused and unopened (see our Return policy).
- Questions? Email [email protected] or call 1300 636 600 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST).
What Does the RCM Mark Mean? A Guide for Buying Chargers and Power Banks in Australia