EN 61960-3:2017/FprA1:2026
(Amendment)Amendment 1 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 3: Prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries made from them
General Information
- Abstract
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Dec-2026
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 21X - Secondary cells and batteries
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Voting results sent to TC, SR - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 11-Sep-2026
- Completion Date
- 11-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 61960-3:2017/FprA1:2026 is an amendment to the European standard for secondary lithium cells and batteries used in portable applications. This standard amendment, developed by CLC (CENELEC), specifically addresses requirements for prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries, detailing their marking, identification, and information requirements for improved traceability and safety. The standard supports manufacturers and end-users by establishing clear guidelines for labeling and documentation, ensuring compliance across the portable electronics industry.
Key Topics
EN 61960-3:2017/FprA1:2026 focuses on several important areas for secondary lithium batteries:
Marking Requirements: Each lithium cell or battery must carry durable, clear markings that provide essential information such as:
- Identification as secondary (rechargeable) lithium or lithium-ion
- Cell or battery designation, polarity, and manufacturer details
- Date of manufacture (may be coded), rated capacity, and nominal voltage
QR Code Usage: For batteries that are not coin cells and are designed for specific end products, key information may alternatively be provided in a QR code. The QR code:
- Must, at minimum, display the cell type and polarity directly on the battery
- Can encode a website URL, provided the site is publicly available, permanently online, and understandable for users
- Must comply with ISO/IEC 18004 (QR code standard)
- Should be accompanied by the CAUTION and INFORMATION SOURCE symbols as per ISO and IEC graphical symbols (ISO 7000:0434 and IEC-60417:6222)
Alternative Information Provision: Where the battery’s small size does not allow all required markings, information can be provided in accompanying documentation, instruction manuals, or on the immediate packaging.
Special Safety Warnings: Additional markings or packaging requirements are set for batteries considered swallowable, referencing IEC 60086-4 to help prevent ingestion incidents.
Marking Flexibility: Provides flexibility for cells used only within battery assemblies and for batteries not intended for end-user replacement.
Applications
This standard is applicable to manufacturers, suppliers, and users of prismatic and cylindrical rechargeable lithium batteries in portable applications, including:
- Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and portable tools
- Medical devices requiring compact and high-energy density batteries
- Industrial and professional portable equipment
- OEMs integrating batteries into custom electronic assemblies
By following the guidelines in EN 61960-3:2017/FprA1:2026, companies ensure that batteries are properly labeled for safety, traceability, and compliance, minimizing risks associated with incorrect use or handling.
Related Standards
Compliance with EN 61960-3:2017/FprA1:2026 may require reference to several related standards for lithium secondary cells and batteries:
- ISO/IEC 18004 – QR Code requirements
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 23026 – Information on website requirements for end-users
- ISO/IEC 40500 – Web accessibility guidelines (WCAG)
- IEC 60086-4 – Safety standards for primary lithium batteries (for guidance on warning labels)
- ISO 7000:0434 & IEC-60417:6222 – Standardized graphical symbols for caution and information
Adherence to these related standards helps ensure that labeling, digital information accessibility, and safety communications are consistent, supporting best practices in the secondary lithium battery industry.
Keywords: EN 61960-3:2017, secondary lithium battery standard, prismatic lithium cells, cylindrical lithium batteries, portable applications, battery marking, battery QR code, battery compliance, CLC standard.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Apr-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 61960-3:2017/FprA1:2026 is a draft published by CLC. Its full title is "Amendment 1 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 3: Prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries made from them". This standard covers: Amendment 1 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 3: Prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries made from them
Amendment 1 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 3: Prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries made from them
EN 61960-3:2017/FprA1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.220.99 - Other cells and batteries. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 61960-3:2017/FprA1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 61960-3:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 61960-3:2018/oprA1:2025
01-oktober-2025
Sekundarne celice in baterije z alkalnimi ali drugimi nekislinskimi elektroliti -
Sekundarni litijevi členi in baterije za prenosne naprave - 3. del: Prizmatični in
cilindrični litijevi sekundarni členi in baterije, narejene iz njih - Dopolnilo A1
Amendment 1 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 3:
Prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries made from them
Accumulateurs alcalins et autres accumulateurs à électrolyte non acide - Accumulateurs
au lithium pour applications portables - Partie 3: Eléments et batteries d'accumulateurs
au lithium, parallélépipédiques et cylindriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61960-3:2017/prA1:2025
ICS:
29.220.30 Alkalni sekundarni členi in Alkaline secondary cells and
baterije batteries
SIST EN 61960-3:2018/oprA1:2025 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 61960-3:2018/oprA1:2025
SIST EN 61960-3:2018/oprA1:2025
21A/947/CDV
COMMITTEE DRAFT FOR VOTE (CDV)
PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 61960-3/AMD1 ED1
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2025-08-29 2025-11-21
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
21A/925/RR
IEC SC 21A : SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES
SECRETARIAT: SECRETARY:
France Mr Jean-Marie Bodet
OF INTEREST TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: HORIZONTAL FUNCTION(S):
TC 35
ASPECTS CONCERNED:
Digital content
SUBMITTED FOR CENELEC PARALLEL VOTING NOT SUBMITTED FOR CENELEC PARALLEL VOTING
Attention IEC-CENELEC parallel voting
The attention of IEC National Committees, members of
CENELEC, is drawn to the fact that this Committee Draft for Vote
(CDV) is submitted for parallel voting.
The CENELEC members are invited to vote through the
CENELEC online voting system.
This document is still under study and subject to change. It should not be used for reference purposes.
Recipients of this document are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Recipients of this document are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant “In Some Countries” clau ses to
be included should this proposal proceed. Recipients are reminded that the CDV stage is the final stage for submitting ISC c lauses.
(SEE AC/22/2007 OR NEW GUIDANCE DOC).
TITLE:
Amendment 1 – Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Secondary
lithium cells and batteries for portable applications – Part 3: Prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells
and batteries made from them
PROPOSED STABILITY DATE: 2026
NOTE FROM TC/SC OFFICERS:
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