CB Scheme Transition Period for Battery Products Ending Soon

Up to 1^st May 2012 it was permitted for CB Scheme Test Labs to accept UL1642 for batteries. But, from 1st May all rechargeable Lithium and Nickel based battery cells and battery packs used within battery powered products requiring CB Certification are required to comply with IEC 62133.

This policy currently excludes equipment falling under the category of audio/video, information equipment and communication technology (IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1 & IEC 62368-1) but does apply to categories such as medical (IEC 60601), laboratory, control and measurement equipment (IEC 61010) and household appliances (IEC 60335).

We anticipate that products covered under IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1 & IEC 62368-1 will be included once the IEC standards development committee have finalised new revisions of these standards.

How can we help?

TÜV SÜD has extensive expertise in the testing and certification of battery cells and packs to facilitate market entry of your products around the world, including:
  -       CB Scheme

  -      TIS  (for Thailand)

  -      CTIA (Network operator driven certification for wireless devices in North America)

  -      International transportation requirements including UN Manual of Test and Criteria.

  -       PSE (for Japan)   

Testing to IEC 62133 and UL 2054 whilst taking advantage of the  TÜV SÜD Mark means that one simple test programme gives you immediate access to the key markets around the world and guarantees your battery cells and battery packs acceptance for products requiring CB Scheme certification.

Our TÜV SÜD Mark gives you, your customers and the market confidence that you meet all necessary requirements and that on-going consistency in production is assured.