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Editor:ESTL Category:Certification information Release time:2025-09-04 Click volume:8
In the global expansion landscape, the North American market, boasting a massive consumer base and a mature industrial chain, stands as a crucial target for numerous battery enterprises. To gain a foothold in this market, WERCS registration is an essential milestone. It serves not only as a "passport" for compliant product sales but also as a fundamental prerequisite for establishing partnerships with North American retailers. Drawing on industry - wide practical experience, this article offers a systematic guide to WERCS registration for battery enterprises, covering core registration points, answers to common queries, and cost - control techniques, enabling enterprises to efficiently prepare for market access.
WERCS registration requires battery manufacturers to select the appropriate model based on the product's sales approach. Different models have distinct information requirements and operational logics. Enterprises should first clarify their product positioning before initiating the registration process.
These batteries are mainly installed as components in end - user products such as laptops and smart home devices. They are sold under the brand of the end - user product and do not have their own UPC (Universal Product Code). The core objective of registration is to input battery information into the WERCS system, which can be linked and utilized by the end - product supplier during their subsequent registration, forming a complete supply - chain compliance chain.
Key Documentation Required:
These batteries have their own independent UPC codes and need to be registered directly in the WERCS system. The system will automatically synchronize the product's compliance information to designated retailers (such as Walmart, Best Buy, etc.), ensuring the product can be properly shelved for sale.
Key Documentation Required:
In the actual registration process, enterprises often experience delays due to unclear understanding of product - related logics and documentation requirements. Here are professional answers to frequently asked questions:
Answer: Operate according to the "component - first" principle. The internal batteries or cells must be registered with WERCS first. After the component information takes effect in the system, submit the finished - product registration application and link the registered battery / cell information. If the component registration is skipped and the finished - product application is directly submitted, the system will reject the application due to "missing component information."
Answer: There is no need to disassemble to the cell level. Only the registration of the battery pack needs to be completed first. The UN38.3 report should be at the battery - pack level, not the cell level. This is because during transportation and use of the finished product, the battery pack is the unit directly bearing safety risks, and compliance needs to be demonstrated with the battery pack as the main body.
Answer: Differentiate according to "whether it is for retail":
WERCS registration adopts a subscription - based charging model. Rational planning of the subscription plan can effectively control costs and avoid compliance lapses due to improper management of the validity period. Here are key precautions:
The system sets subscription fees based on "product - quantity tiers" (such as up to 3, up to 25, up to 100, etc.). Enterprises need to select the corresponding tier according to their product quantity. For example, after subscribing to the "up to 25" tier, whether actually registering 1 or 25 products, the fee is charged uniformly at this tier rate, with no additional charges.
Within the subscription validity period, information of registered products (such as packaging method, weight adjustment) can be modified an unlimited number of times without additional charges.
For products that have been registered for over 1 year and have ceased to be sold in the North American market, the product can be deleted from the system and replaced with a new product for registration, without incurring additional costs.
The validity period uniformly starts from the date of the first subscription payment and is valid for 1 year, regardless of the subsequent product registration time. For example, if the "up to 3" tier subscription payment is completed on March 1, 2025, and product A is registered on April 1 and product B on May 1, the validity period of both products expires on March 1, 2026, not one year after their respective registration dates.
The system defaults to enabling the automatic renewal function. If the account is bound to PayPal or a credit card, it will be automatically debited for renewal upon expiration. If no payment method is bound, the account will enter an arrears state. Long - term arrears will result in the enterprise being blacklisted in the WERCS system, affecting the registration and sales of all subsequent products. Therefore, if the subscription needs to be terminated, a cancellation application should be submitted in the system 30 days before expiration, and the partnering retailer should be notified for synchronous processing.
The higher the subscription tier, the lower the average cost per product. Enterprises can select an appropriate tier based on their product plans for the next year (such as the expected number of newly registered products) to avoid frequent adjustments to the subscription plan.
Regardless of the registration model chosen, enterprises need to prepare the following documentation in advance to ensure a smooth registration process:
Under the premise of complete documentation and accurate information, the WERCS registration cycle is usually 2 - 3 working days. If supplementary materials are required due to missing documentation (such as incomplete SDS report information, expired UN38.3 report), the cycle will be extended accordingly. Enterprises are advised to start preparing documentation 1 - 2 weeks in advance to allow for a buffer.
It is recommended to add 1 - 2 backup administrators to the account and assign operation permissions (such as document upload, information modification, subscription management). If the main administrator leaves the company or the account has an abnormality, the backup administrator can take over operations in a timely manner, preventing registration progress from being affected by account stagnation.
An enterprise should preferably open only one WERCS account to centrally manage all product registration information. If multiple accounts are opened, it is easy to lead to scattered product information, duplicate subscription fees, and is not conducive to establishing a unified cooperation identity with retailers, increasing later - stage management costs.
WERCS registration is not merely a "procedural task" but a "compliance cornerstone" for enterprises entering the North American market. From clarifying the registration model to optimizing the subscription plan, from preparing documentation to account management, precise operation of each link can help enterprises reduce time costs and avoid compliance risks. For battery enterprises, completing WERCS registration as early as possible can not only quickly open up North American sales channels but also build brand trust through compliance, laying the foundation for long - term market expansion.
If enterprises require professional technical support during the registration process (such as SDS report preparation, UN38.3 testing, system operation guidance), they can choose to cooperate with qualified third - party certification agencies, such as Energy Storage Testing, leveraging their experience to improve registration efficiency and ensure seamless product compliance and market access.
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