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WERCS Registration for Lithium Batteries WITHOUT UPC | Full North America Retail Compliance Guide

Editor:ESTL Category:Certification information Release time:2026-03-27 Click volume:4

To enter supply chains of major North American retailers (Walmart, Amazon, Costco, etc.),WERCS Registration is a mandatory gateway for lithium batteries, cells, and battery-powered devices.

Many suppliers get stuck on one critical question:“Can I register on WERCS without a UPC barcode?”

The answer: YES — if you use the correct registration path.This guide explains UPC rules in WERCS to help you pass compliance quickly.

1. First: Are You a Component Supplier or Brand Owner?

UPC requirements in WERCS depend entirely on your role in the supply chain.

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Role	UPC Required?	Explanation
Battery / Cell Component Supplier	NO	Register as a Component for downstream manufacturers to link.
Brand Owner / Finished Product Maker	YES	Must have valid UPC for retail shelf listing.

If you sell cells or batteries only to manufacturers (not direct to consumers),you do NOT need a UPC to complete WERCS registration.

2. Component Suppliers: Use the WERCS Component Registration

For batteries, cells, and internal parts, WERCS supports a dedicated Component Registration:

No UPC required
Downstream customers can link your component directly in their WERCS account
Avoids repeated SDS, UN38.3, and test document submissions

This is WERCS’ core design:One registration for the battery supplier → used by multiple customers.

3. Brand Owners & Finished Goods: UPC IS Mandatory

If you sell finished products to retail consumers:

Each model needs an official 12‑digit or 14‑digit UPC
UPC must be issued by GS1 (no fake generators or reused codes)
Enter UPC without leading zeros to avoid system rejection

Common mistake:Using placeholder or temporary UPCs causes retail system mismatches, listing delays, and audit failures.

4. Mandatory Documents for WERCS Registration (Batteries)

All lithium battery products require these core documents, with or without UPC:

SDS (Safety Data Sheet)Bilingual English & French, compliant with North American regulations.
UN38.3 Test ReportMandatory for all lithium batteries for transport safety.
High-quality product color photosShowing product and label details.
Packaging detailsPackaging method, weight in ounces, etc.
Target retailer listFor proper platform authorization.

5. 3 Critical WERCS Rules Many Companies Miss

① Component-First Rule

If your finished device (speaker, vacuum, tool) contains a lithium battery,the battery supplier MUST first register it as a Componentbefore you can link it in your finished-goods registration.

② Subscription Pricing (NOT per-product fee)

WERCS uses tiered subscriptions (e.g., up to 3 products, up to 25 products).Cost depends on product quantity tier, not per-item fee.Plan batches to control cost.

③ Account-Wide Expiration

All registered products share the same subscription expiry date (tied to account payment),not individual registration dates.A failed renewal disables ALL products at once.

6. Why Work With a Professional Agency?

WERCS looks simple but fails easily due to:wrong role selection, UPC errors, invalid SDS, non-compliant UN38.3, or system mistakes.

As a professional battery testing & certification body, we help you:

Choose the correct registration path (Component / Finished Product)
Prepare fully compliant documents
Complete WERCS registration efficiently with zero rejections
Support Walmart, Amazon, Costco, and Home Depot onboarding

If you need WERCS registration for batteries or battery-powered devices,contact us for professional, one-stop compliance support.

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