Overview

Battery manufacturers face diverse technical standards and market access barriers worldwide. The IECEE CB Scheme, supported by 54 member countries, enables "one test, global acceptance," significantly simplifying compliance processes for international markets.

Key CB Certification Standards for Batteries

Primary (Non-Rechargeable) Batteries

• IEC 60086-1:2021 - Primary batteries - Part 1: General
• IEC 60086-2:2021 - Primary batteries - Part 2: Physical and electrical specifications
• IEC 60086-3:2021 - Primary batteries - Part 3: Watch batteries
• IEC 60086-4:2025 - Primary batteries - Part 4: Safety requirements for lithium batteries
• IEC 60086-5:2021 - Primary batteries - Part 5: Safety requirements for aqueous electrolyte batteries

Lead-Acid Batteries

• IEC 60095-1:2006 - Lead-acid starter batteries - General requirements
• IEC 60896-11:2002 - Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 11: Open type
• IEC 60896-21:2004 - Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 21: Valve-regulated type (methods)
• IEC 60896-22:2004 - Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 22: Valve-regulated type (requirements)

Nickel-Based Secondary Batteries

• IEC 60622:2002 - Sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells
• IEC 60623:2001 - Open nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells
• IEC 61951-1:2017 - Secondary sealed cells for portable applications - Nickel-cadmium
• IEC 61951-1:2017/AMD1:2023 - Amendment 1
• IEC 61951-2:2017 - Secondary sealed cells for portable applications - Nickel-metal hydride

Lithium Batteries for Portable Applications

• IEC 61960-3:2017 - Safety requirements for lithium batteries in portable applications
• IEC 62133-1:2017 - Safety requirements for portable sealed cells - Nickel systems
• IEC 62133-2:2017 - Safety requirements for portable sealed cells - Lithium systems
• IEC 62133-2:2017/AMD1:2021 - Amendment 1

Transportation Safety

• IEC 62281:2019 - Safety requirements for lithium batteries during transport
• IEC 62281:2019/AMD1:2021 - Amendment 1
• IEC 62281:2019/AMD2:2023 - Amendment 2

Specialized Battery Systems

• IEC 61982:2012 - Secondary batteries for electric road vehicle propulsion (non-lithium)
• IEC 62282-3-100:2019 - Fuel cell technology - Stationary systems safety
• IEC 62282-6-100:2010 - Fuel cell technology - Micro fuel cell systems safety
• IEC 62282-6-100:2010/AMD1:2012 - Amendment 1

Industrial and Energy Storage Lithium Batteries

• IEC 62619:2022 - Safety requirements for industrial lithium batteries
• IEC 62620:2014 - Performance requirements for industrial lithium batteries
• IEC 62620:2014/AMD1:2023 - Amendment 1

Automotive Lithium Batteries

• IEC 62660-1:2018 - Secondary lithium batteries for electric road vehicles - Performance
• IEC 62660-2:2018 - Secondary lithium batteries for electric road vehicles - Reliability
• IEC 62660-3:2022 - Secondary lithium batteries for electric road vehicles - Safety

Specialized Energy Storage Applications

• IEC 63056:2020 - Safety requirements for lithium batteries for energy storage systems
• IEC 63057:2020 - Safety requirements for lithium batteries for road vehicles (non-propulsion)

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