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How Do You Get IEC 62619 Certification? The Safety Standard, Test Items and Timeline for Energy Storage Battery CB Certification

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GDESTL STANDARD BRIEF

How Do You Get IEC 62619 Certification?
The Safety Standard, Test Items and Timeline for Energy Storage Battery CB Certification

THE SHORT ANSWER

IEC 62619 is the safety standard for industrial lithium-ion cells, batteries and battery systems, and the current edition is IEC 62619:2022 (published on 24 May 2022). It applies to energy storage batteries, telecom backup, UPS, forklifts and AGVs and other industrial scenarios; portable electronic products are covered by IEC 62133-2. The usual path is: confirm which product level your product belongs to → test cells and battery packs separately → assess thermal propagation and BMS functional safety → issue the report → apply for a CB certificate. With complete documentation, the overall period is about 6 to 10 weeks, and applying for a CB certificate at the same time adds another 2 to 3 weeks.

IEC 62619:2022Second edition, published 2022-05-24
Cell + Battery PackAssessed by level; neither substitutes the other
6–10 WeeksTypical time to report with complete documents
CB SchemeOne report accepted in multiple countries

1. Which Products Does IEC 62619 Apply To, and Which Does It Not?

Confirm the category first, then discuss test items — this is the step most often got wrong

What the standard covers

IEC 62619, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries, for use in industrial applications, is published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The current edition is IEC 62619:2022 (second edition), which replaces the 2017 first edition. The standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for lithium-ion cells, batteries and battery systems in industrial applications, and sets out functional safety related requirements for battery management systems (BMS).

Typical applications in scope

Application category Typical products
Stationary energy storage Grid-side storage, commercial and industrial storage, residential storage battery systems, containerized storage
UPS and backup power UPS battery systems, telecom base station backup, data centre backup, emergency and alarm system power
PV integration and microgrids Integrated PV storage battery cabinets, off-grid and microgrid storage units
Industrial mobile equipment Electric forklift batteries, AGV and AMR batteries, golf cart batteries, marine batteries

Applications out of scope

Out of scope Relevant standard Notes
Portable electronic and portable device batteries IEC 62133-2 Mobile phones, laptops, portable power supplies, outdoor power stations and other consumer and portable scenarios
Traction batteries for road vehicles IEC 62660 series Electric vehicle traction batteries; where the two apply in parallel, the vehicle standard takes precedence
System-level requirements for stationary storage systems IEC 63056 and others Whole-system level requirements are often used together with IEC 62619

A boundary that is often overlooked

The standard applies to new cells and batteries and does not cover reuse, recycling or other second-life situations. If a product is assembled from retired traction batteries under a second-life scheme, its condition and the assessment premises need to be confirmed separately, and the usual test plan cannot be applied directly.

2. What Changed in the 2022 Edition, and Do Existing Projects Need Additional Testing?

The second edition moves the object of assessment from "cells and batteries" towards "battery systems"

IEC 62619:2022 is not a merely formal revision. Compared with the 2017 edition, the changes concentrate on system-level safety design rather than cell chemistry itself. This reflects the industry's shift from the risk of individual cells to large, multi-cell energy storage systems.

Direction of change What the 2022 edition says Impact on manufacturers
Thermal propagation The thermal propagation test is formally incorporated as a requirement, with an added laser-triggered test method Multi-cell batteries and storage systems need structural design addressing the propagation path
BMS functional safety New BMS safety analysis requirement, which may follow frameworks such as IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 BMS architecture, monitoring logic and fault response descriptions must be submitted
Overcurrent protection New test to verify that protection functions operate correctly under abnormal charge and discharge current Protection thresholds and response times must match the design documentation
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) New requirement confirming that BMS protection functions are not affected by external electromagnetic interference BMS immunity design must be included in the assessment and can be tested on the end product
System lock and safe state Added system lock requirement; after a fault the system should enter a stop state that the user cannot reset Software logic must be designed so it does not self-recover after a fault
Structure and installation Added requirements for moving parts, hazardous live parts, terminal connections, and installation and storage information Structural design and installation manuals need corresponding additions

On existing reports: the accepting party's requirements govern

A change of standard edition does not automatically mean that an existing test report loses its meaning. Whether a report is accepted depends on the specific requirements of the purchaser, platform, regulator or certification body in the target market. When planning a new project or responding to a customer's compliance enquiry, we suggest confirming with the accepting party which standard edition it accepts first, and then assessing whether gap testing is needed, so as to avoid unnecessary repeat testing.

If a project is under way or about to start, we suggest a gap analysis with the testing laboratory before the project opens, to establish whether thermal propagation and BMS functional safety — the two most time-consuming items — need to be included, and then to fix the test schedule.

3. What Does IEC 62619 Require You to Test?

Cell level and battery pack/system level are assessed separately, and the test content differs

Cell-level testing

Category Typical items What is assessed
Electrical safety Overcharge, external short circuit, forced discharge, overdischarge No fire or explosion under abnormal electrical conditions; surface temperature during external short circuit does not enter the thermal runaway range
Mechanical safety Crush, impact, drop, vibration, shock No leakage, fire or explosion after mechanical stress; structure and function retained
Environmental safety Temperature cycling, high temperature use, low pressure, damp heat Thermal stability and seal integrity under alternating high and low temperatures and low pressure
Thermal safety Thermal abuse Whether failure behaviour is controllable when an external high temperature exceeds the maximum operating temperature

Battery pack and battery system level testing

Item Assessment points
Overcharge protection Verify that the protection function operates at battery pack level, and record the operating time and state
Overdischarge protection Condition after deep discharge and recharge, and whether protection operates as designed
External short circuit protection Current interruption capability and temperature rise when the battery pack terminals are short-circuited
Overcurrent protection Whether circuit protection triggers correctly under abnormal charge and discharge current (new in 2022)
Thermal propagation After triggering thermal runaway in a single cell, whether the failure is effectively contained within the system boundary (strengthened in 2022)
BMS functional safety Voltage, current and temperature monitoring logic; fault detection and cut-off response; safe state after communication failure
EMC BMS protection functions are not falsely triggered or lost under external electromagnetic interference (new in 2022)
Structure and marking Terminal connections, insulation and wiring, protection of moving parts and hazardous live parts, completeness of marking and installation information

A cell report cannot replace battery pack testing

The standard assesses products by product level. Overcharge protection, overdischarge protection, external short circuit, overcurrent protection and BMS-related requirements at battery pack level must be performed again at battery pack or system level and cannot be replaced by a cell-level report. In addition, the structure, terminals, EMC and thermal propagation behaviour of a battery system differ entirely from the conclusions of testing a cell on its own.

4. How the IEC 62619 Certification Process Works

Six stages from plan confirmation to report and CB certificate

Standard determination and level confirmation

Establish whether the product is a cell, a battery pack or a battery system, confirm the end application, determine whether IEC 62619 or IEC 62133-2 applies, and review the acceptance requirements of the target market.

Gap analysis

If reports to other standards or earlier editions already exist, compare test scopes item by item to establish which items need to be supplemented, avoiding a full round of retesting.

Documentation and sample preparation

Compile datasheets, BMS design and fault logic descriptions, structural drawings, key component lists and marking documents, and prepare samples according to the plan.

Test execution

Cell-level tests are completed first, followed by battery pack and system level tests. Thermal propagation and BMS functional safety usually have longer lead times and should be scheduled early.

Report issue

After testing passes, the report is compiled and reviewed. Where nonconformities arise, the product is adjusted in line with the laboratory's comments and retested.

CB certificate application and conversion

Where multi-country access is needed, apply to an NCB for a CB certificate based on the report, then supplement national differences as required by the target country to convert into local approvals such as CE and KC.

5. How the Timeline Works and What Documents Are Needed

Stating the timeline clearly is more useful than saying "fast"

Typical timeline breakdown

Stage Typical duration Factors affecting the timeline
Plan confirmation and documentation review About 2–3 weeks Completeness of BMS documentation; whether structural drawings and datasheets are available
Test execution About 4–6 weeks Number of items, capacity, scheduling of thermal propagation and cycling tests
Report review and issue About 1–2 weeks Data completeness; whether any deviations need to be explained
CB certification body review About 2–3 weeks NCB scheduling and the need to supplement documentation
Retesting of nonconformities (if any) About 2–4 weeks Extent of the modification and whether new samples are required

Large-capacity storage battery system samples are bulky, charge and discharge cycling takes a long time, and multiple batches cannot easily run in parallel, which are the main factors that extend the timeline. Where a tender or shipment date is fixed, we suggest moving test scheduling forward to the design freeze stage.

Document checklist

Category Content
Product technical documentation Cell datasheet, battery pack datasheet, rated parameters, series and parallel configuration and assembly method
BMS documentation Architecture description, monitoring and protection logic, fault response strategy, communication protocol, software version description
Structural and electrical documentation Structural drawings, terminal and wiring descriptions, insulation design, key component list and certificates
Marking and instructions Nameplate and label artwork, installation manual, safety warning content
Samples Cells and battery pack/system samples identical to production status, in quantities confirmed per project

6. How to Choose an IEC 62619 Testing Laboratory

Five dimensions, checked in order

Energy storage battery projects have long cycles and high sample costs, and the cost of rework from choosing the wrong laboratory far exceeds the difference in quotations. We suggest checking in the following order:

  • Whether the scope of accreditation covers your product level. Confirm that the laboratory's capability covers cells, battery packs and battery systems, and your product's voltage class and capacity range, rather than merely "being able to test batteries".
  • Whether it has hands-on experience with thermal propagation and BMS functional safety. These are the two most time-consuming items in the 2022 edition and the ones that most clearly distinguish project experience. You can ask directly about the types of projects completed in recent years and typical scheduling.
  • Whether the report will be accepted in your target market. First confirm which form of report your purchaser, platform or regulator accepts; where multi-country access is needed, whether the laboratory can issue under the CB Scheme affects the efficiency of later conversion.
  • Whether the timeline and schedule are set out in writing. Test items, sample quantities and milestones should be documented in a written plan before the project opens, not promised verbally.
  • The efficiency of communication and response to changes. Feedback on deviations, retest arrangements and requests to supplement documentation during testing directly affect overall progress.

On the CB Scheme and certificate conversion

The CB Scheme is operated by IECEE, and a single test report and certificate can be recognized among multiple member countries, which usually reduces duplicate testing. National differences still exist, and converting to local approvals such as CE and KC usually requires supplementary items, with the specific scope determined by the requirements of the target country.

7. Real Project Data for Reference

Verifiable figures in place of adjectives

Typical time to report

6–10 weeks

The overall range from project opening to report issue, assuming complete documentation and no nonconformities. Complex battery systems usually tend towards the upper end.

CB certification body review

2–3 weeks

The additional review time needed to apply for a CB certificate after the report is complete, depending on NCB scheduling and any supplementary documentation.

Additional time for nonconformity retesting

2–4 weeks

The additional time for a single retest after a nonconformity; it may be longer if new samples have to be prepared.

Items added in the 2022 edition

4 items

Formal inclusion of thermal propagation, BMS functional safety assessment, overcurrent protection testing, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements.

The timelines above are indicative ranges for typical projects; the written plan confirmed for each project governs. Differences in product complexity, capacity and test scheduling will lead to variation.

8. Four Common Misjudgements

These are the points most likely to waste a whole round of testing

Misjudgement 1: Submitting industrial storage batteries as consumer batteries

Using IEC 62133-2 for grid-connected storage or telecom backup batteries results in test items and acceptance logic that do not match, and the report cannot be used in the target market. Confirm the end application before submitting.

Misjudgement 2: Assuming a cell report covers the battery pack

Protection functions, BMS, EMC and thermal propagation at battery pack level must be assessed independently at battery pack or system level, and a cell-level report cannot replace them.

Misjudgement 3: Using an IEC 62619 report directly for the North American market

The North American market relies primarily on UL 1973, UL 9540 and similar standards, which differ in areas such as BMS redundancy, single-fault tolerance and contactor weld detection. A CB report can serve as a technical basis, but the differing items usually need supplementary testing.

Misjudgement 4: Overlooking BMS software documentation

The 2022 edition brings BMS functional safety into scope, requiring architecture descriptions, fault response logic, communication failure handling and similar content. Missing documents directly slow progress, so they should be prepared alongside the hardware documentation.

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What is the difference between IEC 62619 and IEC 62133-2, and which one applies to energy storage batteries?
The distinction is by application scenario. IEC 62619 covers lithium-ion cells and batteries for industrial applications, including UPS, telecom base station backup, grid-side and commercial and industrial energy storage, forklifts and AGVs, and other industrial and stationary scenarios. IEC 62133-2 covers lithium batteries for portable electronic products and portable equipment. Residential energy storage, C&I energy storage, telecom backup and containerized storage are usually assessed against IEC 62619, while portable power supplies, outdoor power stations and consumer products are usually assessed against IEC 62133-2. Which category a product falls into depends on its end application and the requirements of the purchaser.
How long does IEC 62619 certification usually take?
Assuming complete documentation and no nonconformities during testing, the period from project opening to report issue is typically 6 to 10 weeks, comprising about 2 to 3 weeks for documentation review and sample preparation, about 4 to 6 weeks for test execution, and about 1 to 2 weeks for report review and issue. If a CB certificate is applied for at the same time, the certification body review usually adds another 2 to 3 weeks. Where a nonconformity requires retesting, that typically adds 2 to 4 weeks per round. The actual timeline depends on product complexity, capacity, test scheduling and sample condition, and is confirmed in a written plan before the project opens.
What requirements were added in IEC 62619:2022 compared with the 2017 edition?
The 2022 edition (second edition, published on 24 May 2022) mainly strengthens system-level requirements. It formally incorporates the thermal propagation test and adds a laser-triggered test method; introduces BMS functional safety assessment requirements, with safety analysis that may follow frameworks such as IEC 61508 or ISO 13849; adds an overcurrent protection test; adds electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements to confirm that BMS protection functions are not affected by external interference; adds requirements for a system lock and a safe state that cannot be automatically reset by the user after a fault; and adds structural and installation requirements covering moving parts, hazardous live parts and terminal connections. The formal text of the standard prevails for specific clauses.
If a cell has been tested to IEC 62619, does the battery pack still need testing?
Yes. The standard assesses products by hierarchy, and cell-level test results cannot substitute for battery pack or battery system level requirements. Overcharge protection, overdischarge protection, external short circuit, overcurrent protection and BMS-related requirements at the battery pack level must be re-assessed at the battery pack or system level. In addition, the structure, terminal connections, EMC and thermal propagation behaviour of a battery system differ from the conclusions of testing a cell in isolation.
With an IEC 62619 report, can we convert directly to UL 1973 or obtain North American certification?
Not by direct conversion. IEC 62619 and UL 1973 differ in their standards systems and in requirements such as BMS redundancy design, single-fault tolerance and contactor weld detection, so additional gap testing is usually needed. A CB Scheme report can serve as a technical basis, but which items must be supplemented has to be determined by assessing each item against the relevant North American standard.
How do we judge whether a testing laboratory is suitable for our IEC 62619 project?
Five dimensions can be checked. First, whether the scope of accreditation covers the IEC 62619 battery categories (cell, battery pack, battery system) and your voltage class. Second, whether the laboratory has actual project experience in thermal propagation testing and BMS functional safety assessment. Third, whether the report will be accepted by purchasers, platforms or regulators in your target market, and whether the laboratory can issue under the CB Scheme. Fourth, whether schedules and milestones are clearly defined and can be confirmed in writing. Fifth, the efficiency of communication and of response to changes. Checking these five points one by one is more reliable than comparing quotations alone.

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This page is compiled and published by Guangdong ESTL Technology Co., Ltd. and is provided for industry reference only; it is not legally binding. Standard numbers, editions, implementation dates and technical requirements are subject to the official texts published by the IEC and the relevant target markets; specific certification conclusions are subject to assessment by the certification body. This content was prepared with AI assistance.

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