What is a battery standard?

Covers requirements for battery systems as defined by this standard for use as energy storage for stationary applications such as for PV, wind turbine storage or for UPS, etc. applications.

What is a battery management standard?

A new standard that will apply to the design, performance, and safety of battery management systems. It includes use in several application areas, including stationary batteries installed in local energy storage, smart grids and auxillary power systems, as well as mobile batteries used in electric vehicles (EV), rail transport and aeronautics.

What are the marking requirements for batteries?

Marking requirements for batteries. Beginning January 1, 2030, marked with proper labeling to ensure proper collection and recycling, by identifying the chemistry of the battery and including an indication that the battery should not be disposed of as household waste.

What is battery safety information?

Information aimed at reducing safety risks during use, storage, and/or disposal of batteries or battery-containing products. This may include general warnings, handling recommendations, and cautionary statements, as well as symbols, markings, or warnings for dangerous goods and hazardous materials.

What information does EPA need for voluntary battery labeling?

This review of U.S. and international battery labeling requirements and voluntary standards focuses on three of the key information needs identified by EPA for the development of voluntary battery labeling guidelines: EOL management information, battery specifications (including chemistry), and safety information.

Do batteries need to be labeled?

Existing labeling requirements in the United States, the EU, and Japan include messaging and/or symbols indicating that batteries and battery-containing products should be recycled, but battery labels do not provide clear instructions for users to determine where or how batteries should be collected.