Yes, VDE can help you assess whether your product meets the relevant market requirements. Our experienced experts have in-depth knowledge of standards, regulatory requirements, and technical testing procedures, and will guide you through the process from testing to the final assessment. You will receive a well-founded evaluation of your product’s conformity, safety, and marketability.

The VDE helps you reliably identify and implement the legal requirements that apply to your batteries and battery-powered devices. We have a comprehensive overview of national and international regulations and standards, and we work with you to analyze the specific requirements for your product. This provides you with clear guidance on all relevant requirements—from safety and transportation requirements to environmental and labeling obligations.

Yes! The VDE can help you determine whether and where you need to register your battery or device before placing it on the market. As a general rule: If you place batteries or devices containing batteries on the market in the EU, you are typically required to register in the respective country under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework (e.g., with national battery registries) and to organize their take-back and disposal. We help you clearly identify and correctly implement the registration requirements applicable to your product and your target markets—so you can bring your products to market in compliance with the law and without delays.

Typically, electrical, mechanical, environmental, and abuse tests are required to demonstrate safety during daily use, under reasonably foreseeable misuse or abuse, and during transport. Depending on the application—whether it’s a consumer device, e-mobility, or stationary storage—specific standard tests are applied. We ensure that all relevant tests are conducted thoroughly and in accordance with standards, so that your battery can be brought to market reliably, safely, and in compliance with the law.

The CE marking indicates that a product meets the applicable EU requirements for safety, health protection, and environmental protection and may be sold freely within the European Economic Area. The CE marking is mandatory for many battery-powered devices (e.g., under directives such as the Low Voltage Directive, the EMC Directive, or the Radio Equipment Directive). For batteries themselves, the CE marking requirement stems in particular from Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, once the relevant conformity assessment procedures have been completed.

The VDE helps you prepare and organize all the necessary documentation for the conformity of your battery or device in a complete and accurate manner. Typically, you will need, among other things, technical documentation (e.g., design, bills of materials, risk assessment, test plans), test reports, and supporting evidence (e.g., safety, performance, and transport tests such as UN 38.3), labeling and product information (e.g., warnings, instructions for use), and evidence of compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., sustainability, CO₂ footprint if applicable, recycled content). These documents must generally be retained for several years (typically at least 10 years) and submitted to market surveillance authorities upon request. We assist you in preparing, reviewing, and organizing your documentation—ensuring that your products are not only technically safe but also formally complete and legally compliant.

In general, batteries must bear various markings depending on their application and the applicable legal framework, including, for example, manufacturer or brand information, type designation, and identification features, as well as safety and warning notices. Additionally, depending on the application, further requirements may apply, such as those set forth in Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 or specific product standards. We verify the correct implementation of all labeling requirements for you and assist with the design and validation of your labels—ensuring that your battery complies with legal requirements and can be placed on the market without any issues.

Among the most important required tests are transport tests in accordance with UN 38.3 (mandatory for the global transport of lithium batteries) and safety tests based on application-specific standards, such as IEC 62133 (portable batteries), IEC 62619 (industrial batteries), or other standards depending on the area of application. The specific tests required depend heavily on the application (e.g., consumer devices, e-mobility, stationary storage) and the target markets. We develop a customized testing plan for you and conduct all necessary tests—so that your lithium-ion battery can be brought to market safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.

The transport of batteries—especially lithium batteries—is subject to globally harmonized regulations based on the UN 38.3 testing requirements. These tests are mandatory and demonstrate that batteries can safely withstand typical stresses such as pressure, temperature changes, vibration, shock, short circuits, or overcharging. In addition, depending on the mode of transport (air, sea, road, rail), further requirements must be met. We support you every step of the way—from test planning and execution to complete documentation—so that your batteries can be transported safely and in compliance with regulations worldwide.
 

In general, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) applies under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. This means that manufacturers, importers, or distributors are required to ensure and finance the take-back and environmentally sound disposal of their batteries. Key obligations include, in particular, registration in the respective national battery registry, organizing or participating in take-back systems, financing the collection, sorting, and recycling of used batteries, meeting collection and recycling targets, and providing end users with information on how to return batteries. We help you clearly identify your responsibilities and implement them in compliance with regulations—so that your products not only enter the market safely but are also handled sustainably at the end of their life cycle.

The Battery Passport is a digital record that provides important information about a battery throughout its entire life cycle—from manufacturing through use to recycling. The goal is to increase transparency, traceability, and sustainability throughout the entire battery value chain. Whether your product is affected depends primarily on the battery type and application. The Battery Passport is being introduced in phases and will initially apply mainly to larger batteries, particularly those used in electric mobility and industrial energy storage.