Safety

Key Changes in Consumer Electronics Battery Safety Regulation 2025 Europe

Africa

EU On August 18, 2025, the Directive 2006/66/EC was officially fully repealed so the sole battery regulation framework is EU 2023/1542 which is a comprehensive regulation on battery safety and battery sustainability.

Kenya: May 5, 2025 was earmarked as the full enforcement of Extended Producer Responsibility EPR) regulation that outlined clear battery waste producer responsibilities to increase accountability and safety during e-waste disposal. Temporarily suspended but resumed in Dec 15, 2025.

UK On April 30,2025 the PAS 70552025 standard was published which updates safety guidelines such as labels and warnings for button/coin cells up to 32mm in size.

Asia

Americas

China: On Jan 8, 2025, CNCA outlined the updated requirements of GB 4343.12024 and GB 4706.12024 standard which requires more stringent testing of battery-operated devices. Testing includes requirement of battery-operated tools and appliances to be tested with fully-charged batteries in actual operating conditions among others. GB/T 198652024 will be rolled out in Aug-2026, that includes updated temperature and battery warning labels for electronic powered toys.

USA On January 8, 2025 the CPSC issued draft notice of proposed rulemaking NPR) for increased safety standards in e-bikes and similar e-mobility products. Withdrew officially on August 18,2025, leaving regulatory advances in e-mobility in the air. Canada: On Dec 2, 2025 Health Canada issued a notice of intent for the proposal of new requirements for lithium-ion batteries in consumer products.

Saudi Arabia: On July 21, 2025, SASO notified draft technical regulation changes to a variety of sectors including E-mobility devices and EVs sold in Saudi Arabia. Regulation changes are to be made to be more inline with internationally accepted standards.

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