Small electrical product + lithium battery: GPSR compatibility step by step
Small electrical products and lithium batteries are an important part of the European market. If you are also manufacturing or selling these products, you must comply with GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation). In this article, we will explain the steps you need to take to ensure that your lithium battery products comply with GPSR.
Multi-compatibility scheme
There are a few important adjustments that your lithium-ion products need to be compatible with:
- **GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) **: Specifies the basic requirements for ensuring the safety of your products. - **LVD (Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU) **: Includes electrical safety rules. - **EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) **: Guarantees that your product complies with electromagnetic fields. - **Elephant Regulation (2023/1542) **: Includes rules for the safe use and recycling of lithium batteries.
Compliance with these regulations is critical for your products to be accepted in the European market.
UN 38.3 test for lithium battery
Lithium batteries must pass certain safety tests as they are commonly used in portable products. UN 38.3 test consists of a series of tests that guarantee the portability and safety of lithium batteries. This test is necessary to ensure that your product is portable by air. Successful passing of the test indicates that your product can be transported safely.
For the charging device §§GL18 §§ + GPSR + RoHS
If your product contains a charger, you need to get a CE§ mark, which indicates that your product complies with European standards. You also need to comply with the requirements of GPSR and RoHS (Restricting the Use of Hazardous Substances), which both enhances product safety and reduces environmental impacts.
Risk analysis of the fire scenario (Article 9)
To determine whether or not your products carry a fire risk, you need to carry out a risk analysis. According to the manufacturers are responsible for risk analysis. When assessing fire scenarios, you should consider whether lithium batteries create conditions such as overheating or short circuitry.
Warnings to be added to the label
Product labels should contain specific warnings to ensure the safety of users, which should provide information about the correct use of the product and indicate possible hazards, such as:
- Keep out of the fire. - Only use the specified charger. - Do not use damaged batteries.
Such warnings are important both in terms of legal obligation and user safety.
Disposal and Recycling Load
You should also take into account the recycling processes of your lithium batteries. According to the Lithium Battery Regulations, lithium batteries must be properly recycled. Fulfilling your waste management obligations for your products is of great importance in terms of environmental sustainability.
How do we help?
Based in Germany, we provide the necessary consultancy services to ensure the GPSR compliance of your lithium steel products. We are with you to enhance the safety of your products and meet legal requirements. If you need us, you can contact us via our assessment request form.
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