Batteries may require several key certifications depending on their chemistry, intended use, and market. Here are some of the most common types: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a global safety certification organization that tests and certifies batteries for safety and performance. Essential UL standards include:
The activity of a third party that can be trusted to verify that a product or service complies with a specific standard or other technical specification. Battery certification is divided into compulsory certification and voluntary certification.
IEC 60086: International standard for the performance and safety requirements of primitive batteries. CE certification: Battery products that meet European battery standards need to obtain CE certification. REACH regulation: Chemical information is required to ensure the safety of battery materials.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provides several standards that can apply to battery manufacturers, including: ISO 9001: Quality management systems. ISO 14001: Environmental management systems. The KC mark is a certification required in South Korea.
In many cases, the battery can also be included in the product certification and would allow you to include having the battery certified during the product certification. You’d need to consult with the regulatory agency that would perform the certification to determine what can and cannot be included.
If your end product will be certified, it is likely the battery will need to follow that certification path. In many cases, the battery can also be included in the product certification and would allow you to include having the battery certified during the product certification.