What Is WERCS Registration?

WERCS Registration is an intelligent supply chain safety management system designed and developed by The WERCS Company (U.S.). It aims to help retailers efficiently manage their supplier networks and products through a scientific evaluation process. Suppliers input product information into the database, enabling downstream retailers to promptly access critical data such as product compositions and hazard information.

For drone products, WERCS Registration is particularly crucial—most drones are equipped with lithium-ion battery systems, which are key regulated objects under WERCS. As safety requirements for products in the North American retail market continue to tighten, WERCS Registration has become an indispensable pass for drones to enter this market.

Why Do Drones Need WERCS Registration?

1. Mandatory Requirement for Market Access

Over 100 major North American retailers, including giants like Walmart and Amazon, mandate suppliers to complete WERCS Registration. Unregistered products face delisting risks or even customs detention, severely impacting sales.

2. Key Guarantee for Supply Chain Compliance

Through the Chemical Assessment Review Process (CARP), WERCS Registration collects detailed chemical information, allowing retailers to clearly understand product compositions. This not only complies with federal, state, and regional legal requirements but also effectively protects the environment and avoids potential legal risks.

3. Enhance Product Competitiveness

Drones with WERCS Registration receive a unique WERCSmart Code, recognized by all partner retailers. This significantly boosts product credibility and competitiveness in the market.

4. Avoid Heavy Fines

Unregistered products may incur fines of thousands of US dollars per day. Timely WERCS Registration is an effective measure to avoid such penalties.

Scope of Drones Applicable to WERCS Registration

WERCS Registration applies to all drone products containing batteries, mainly including:

• Consumer drones: Aerial photography drones and recreational drones equipped with lithium-ion batteries.
• Industrial drones: Agricultural spraying drones, surveying and mapping drones, security inspection drones.
• Logistics drones: Cargo transportation and express delivery drones.
• Professional drones: Drones for film shooting, emergency rescue, and other professional fields.

Detailed WERCS Registration Process for Drones

Stage 1: Preparatory Stage

1. Determine Registration Type

Based on the drone’s sales model, select the applicable registration type:

• Battery Registration (not directly sold to retailers): Applicable if the drone has a built-in battery without an independent UPC/GTIN code. Completed by the battery supplier.
• Complete Drone Registration (directly sold to retailers): Applicable if the entire drone product is sold directly to retailers.

2. Prepare Core Documents

Gather the full set of materials required for WERCS Registration:

• Color product photos: Clearly showing product appearance.
• WERCS registration application form: Fully filled with product-related information.
• Composition analysis table: Detailed list of all product components.
• UN38.3 test report: Lithium battery safety performance test report.
• English/French SDS report: Safety Data Sheet compliant with GHS standards.
• High-definition logistics packaging photos: Including packaging with UN marks.

Stage 2: Registration Execution

1. Battery Information Registration (if applicable)

If the drone uses third-party batteries, the battery supplier must first register battery information in the WERCSmart system and add their name to the WERCS battery supplier list.

2. Complete Drone Registration

When registering the drone in the WERCSmart system, the supplier must select the included battery information and link it to the battery supplier’s data.

3. Platform Review

After submitting complete materials, the WERCS platform conducts a review. For battery-equipped drones, the review cycle is typically around 3 weeks.

Stage 3: Acquisition & Maintenance

1. Obtain WERCSmart Code

Upon approval, the product receives a lifetime-valid WERCSmart Code, enabling direct access to all partner retailers and simplifying subsequent sales processes.

2. Information Update & Maintenance

Timely update relevant information in the WERCS system if the product undergoes changes, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.

Detailed Key Materials for Drone WERCS Registration

1. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

The SDS is a core document for WERCS Registration, must comply with GHS standards, and include the following key information:

• Product identification: Product name, model, and intended use.
• Composition information: CAS numbers, mass percentages, and functional attributes of all chemical substances.
• Hazard identification: Physical and health hazard information.
• Physical/chemical properties: Boiling point, flash point, autoignition temperature, etc.

2. UN38.3 Test Report

For drone lithium-ion batteries, a valid UN38.3 test report is mandatory, covering 8 safety tests:

• Altitude simulation test
• Thermal test
• Vibration test
• Shock test
• External short circuit test
• Impact/crush test
• Overcharge test
• Forced discharge test

3. Product Composition Analysis Table

The table must accurately specify the CAS numbers, mass percentages, and functional attributes of all product components. For drones, special attention should be paid to detailed composition information of the battery.

Registration Notes

1. Data Accuracy

Ensure all submitted information is accurate, especially composition data and CAS numbers. Any errors may lead to registration failure or subsequent legal risks.

2. Timeliness Management

WERCS Registration requires processing time. Plan in advance before product launch to reserve sufficient registration time and avoid delaying market entry.

3. Change Management

Promptly update WERCS registration information if there are changes to the drone’s design, formula, or suppliers, ensuring system data aligns with the actual product.

4. Special Battery Requirements

For drone lithium-ion batteries, pay close attention to details such as transportation methods and packaging information, which must be accurately provided during registration.

Our Service Advantages

As a third-party testing institution with multiple authoritative qualifications (CNAS L13753, CMA (202019014977), CBTL, UL), Guangdong Energy Storage Testing Technology Co., Ltd. has significant advantages in drone WERCS Registration:

1. Professional Technical Team

Our engineers are well-versed in drone technical characteristics and WERCS registration requirements, providing accurate technical guidance and problem-solving solutions to ensure a smooth and efficient registration process.

2. Rich Project Experience

We have successfully provided WERCS registration services for numerous enterprises. Familiar with key links and common issues in the registration process, we help enterprises effectively avoid risks and improve the one-time pass rate.

3. One-Stop Registration Service

We offer end-to-end services from pre-consultation, document preparation, and system registration to post-maintenance, covering WERCS registration needs for both complete drones and battery systems.

4. Rapid Response Mechanism

We commit to responding to customer inquiries immediately, providing targeted solutions and recommendations. By optimizing processes, we significantly shorten the registration cycle.

5. Global Certification Support

In addition to WERCS registration, we provide other international certification services required for drones, helping customers’ products fully enter global markets.

Drone WERCS Registration is a crucial link for entering the North American market. As North American retailers tighten product safety requirements, completing WERCS Registration has become an inevitable choice for drone enterprises. A sound registration strategy not only ensures compliant product launch but also serves as an effective way to enhance competitiveness and gain international market trust.

If you have any questions about drone WERCS Registration or need related services, please feel free to contact Guangdong Energy Storage Testing Technology Co., Ltd.! Our professional team will provide you with detailed technical consulting and personalized registration solutions to safeguard your products’ smooth entry into the North American market.