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What is a CE marking for a battery?

The CE marking indicates compliance with EU safety, health, and environmental protection requirements. Notified bodies may be involved in granting the CE marking for certain types of batteries.

Who is responsible for affixing a CE mark on a battery?

The Batteries Regulation is now requiring all batteries sold within the EU market to also carry the CE marking. As with all the other product categories outlined by the European Commission, the responsibility of affixing the CE mark falls on the manufacturer.

Are portable batteries CE certified?

Companies manufacturing portable batteries and industrial batteries with a capacity of less than 2 kWh are exempt from this requirement, and may carry out the assessment and certification process on their own. Manufacturers producing all other types of batteries, though, must go through a notified body to reach compliance and affix the CE marking.

What certifications affect the safety of batteries?

In addition to the UN38.3 transport tes t, which is mandatory for transport, there are other certifications that affect the safety of batteries. A special feature is the European CE conformity procedure. The abbreviation CE stands for “Communauté Européenne” and was created by the European Union.

Where should a CE number be affixed to a battery?

The CE number should be affixed to the battery itself, or if that's not possible, it should be affixed to the battery's packaging or documents accompanying it. This number indicates that a notified body was involved in the assessment of the battery's conformity with the regulation.

What is the European CE conformity procedure?

A special feature is the European CE conformity procedure. The abbreviation CE stands for “Communauté Européenne” and was created by the European Union. The procedure is intended to ensure a minimum safety standard for products.