Baar (July 15, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a new Consumer Compact article outlining the key requirements and business impacts of the EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542. As the regulation introduces more stringent and harmonized requirements for batteries placed on the EU market, manufacturers, importers and suppliers face
Baar (June 30, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 068.26, reporting on regulatory developments in battery energy safety storage system (BESS) safety standards, as set out in ANSI/CAN/UL 9540A:2026. Independent, performance-driven fire validation is at the center of compliant deployment. The shift from guidance-based frameworks to mandatory,
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Baar (December 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 177.25, reporting on the addition of button/coin battery containing product and their packaging to Table 2 in Health Canada’s Approach to the General Prohibitions under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). Table 2 provides performance criteria such
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Geneva, April 10, 2025 – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has today announced the expansion of battery testing and certification services at its Suwanee lab near Atlanta, Georgia, USA. As a recognized partner to the battery industry, SGS is delighted to extend its support to manufacturers and operators seeking certification for
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Geneva (March 25, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article examining the key trends, market drivers, regulatory challenges and innovative solutions affecting the global energy storage systems (ESS) industry. ESS play a crucial role in stabilizing power grids and enabling reliable renewable energy sources. From
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SGS publishes a look at recent developments in button cell and coin battery safety standards for consumer products in the US.
SGS publishes overview of new EU legislation on batteries and waste batteries.
SGS summarizes new EU regulation on batteries and waste batteries Read More »
SGS publishes SafeGuardS looking at the US CPSC’s NPR for button cell, coin batteries and consumer products containing these batteries.
