Lithium-ion cells and battery packs are regulated both for safety and, increasingly, for end-of-life collection and recycling. CE marking gives access to all 27 EU member states plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, but only after every EU law that applies to the product has been met and documented in a technical file.
To import and sell lithium-ion batteries in the European Union you will typically need:
Each row links to our detailed guide for that scheme. “Conditional” means it depends on the model’s features, packaging or sales channel – we confirm this in the free applicability check.
| Certification | Why it applies to lithium-ion batteries | Authority | Mark | Typical timeline | Local representative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 Mandatory |
The EU Battery Regulation sets labelling, documentation, due-diligence and producer-registration duties for every battery placed on the market. | EU Commission / national authorities / Notified Bodies | CE (phased in) | Varies – ask us | Yes – producer registration in each member state |
| RoHS (2011/65/EU) & REACH (EC 1907/2006) Mandatory |
REACH SVHC duties apply to batteries as articles, and substance limits for mercury, cadmium and lead apply under the Battery Regulation. | ECHA / national enforcement authorities | CE (RoHS) | 2–4 weeks (testing & documentation) | Depends – EU importer or Only Representative for REACH registration |
Exact standards and editions depend on the model and the scheme; we confirm the test plan before any sample is shipped.
Yes. The EU Battery Regulation sets labelling, documentation, due-diligence and producer-registration duties for every battery placed on the market. Replaces the Battery Directive with labelling, due-diligence, carbon-footprint and EPR duties phased in from 2024. A digital battery passport applies to EV, LMT and large industrial batteries from February 2027.
The core requirements are EU Battery Regulation, RoHS & REACH. The table above explains why each one applies.
Yes. Most CE-marked products need an EU-based economic operator (importer, authorised representative or fulfilment service provider) named on the product or packaging, and batteries need producer registration in each member state where they are sold. By scheme – EU Battery Regulation: Yes – producer registration in each member state; RoHS & REACH: Depends – EU importer or Only Representative for REACH registration.
Typical timelines by scheme: EU Battery Regulation: Varies – ask us; RoHS & REACH: 2–4 weeks (testing & documentation). Schemes can run in parallel once samples and documents are ready. Send us your model details for a realistic plan.
Yes, if the reports cover the current harmonised EN standards. CB Scheme reports to IEC standards can be converted to the EN versions, and one well-planned test programme can also support UKCA and many Middle East and Asian markets.
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