Power banks are portable lithium-ion battery packs with charging electronics, so they are treated as both a battery product and an electronic device. 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 power banks 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 power banks | Authority | Mark | Typical timeline | Local representative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 Mandatory |
Power banks are portable batteries under the EU Battery Regulation, with labelling and producer-registration duties. | EU Commission / national authorities / Notified Bodies | CE (phased in) | Varies – ask us | Yes – producer registration in each member state |
| LVD 2014/35/EU & EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Mandatory |
The charging electronics must meet the EMC Directive (power banks are normally below the LVD voltage range). | Notified Bodies (EMC, optional) / self-declaration | CE | 3–6 weeks | Yes – EU economic operator |
| RoHS (2011/65/EU) & REACH (EC 1907/2006) Mandatory |
RoHS substance limits and REACH SVHC duties apply to the electronics and housing. | ECHA / national enforcement authorities | CE (RoHS) | 2–4 weeks (testing & documentation) | Depends – EU importer or Only Representative for REACH registration |
| CE Marking (EU Declaration of Conformity) Mandatory |
The EU Declaration of Conformity and CE mark cover every applicable law in one place. | EU Commission / Notified Bodies / national market surveillance | CE | 3–8 weeks (self-declared routes) | Yes – EU economic operator for most products |
Exact standards and editions depend on the model and the scheme; we confirm the test plan before any sample is shipped.
Yes. Power banks are portable batteries under the EU Battery Regulation, with labelling and producer-registration duties. 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, LVD & EMC, RoHS & REACH, CE. 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; LVD & EMC: Yes – EU economic operator; RoHS & REACH: Depends – EU importer or Only Representative for REACH registration; CE: Yes – EU economic operator for most products.
Typical timelines by scheme: EU Battery Regulation: Varies – ask us; LVD & EMC: 3–6 weeks; RoHS & REACH: 2–4 weeks (testing & documentation); CE: 3–8 weeks (self-declared routes). 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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