Lithium batteries are considered dangerous goods due to their electrochemical ingredients. There are a number of regulations worldwide for transportation and approvals.
This eBook provides you with an overview and an introduction to national and international guidelines, standards, laws and certification procedures.
1. Global standards for transportation and quality
UN 38.3
Mode of transport
Personal Liability
Quality Management according to ISO9001
2. EU directives and certifications
Battery Regulation
RoHS
ATEX Directives
EMC Directive
General Product Safety Directive
Low Voltage Directive
Medical Device Regulation
REACH
SCIP
WEEE
Ecodesign Directive
3. The CE marking
Conformity with EU directives
The technical documentation and the declaration of conformity
4. International certifications and labels
CB certifications
ISO IEC
5. Legislation in Germany
BattG
ElektroG
GS marking
Other relevant laws and directives in Germany
6. National certification marks of other countries
BSMI certifications in Taiwan
CCC and CQC certifications in China
UKCA certification in Great Britain
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