SIST EN 61429:2001

Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol ISO 7000-1135 and indications regarding directives 93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC

This International Standard defines the conditions of utilization of the recycling symbol of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) associated with the chemical symbols indicating the electrochemical system of the battery. This standard applies to lead-acid batteries (Pb) and nicke-cadmium batteries (Ni-Cd).

Kennzeichnung von Akkumulatoren und Batterien mit dem internationalen Recycling-Bildzeichen ISO 7000-1135 und Hinweis auf Richtlinien 93/86/EWG und 91/157/EWG

Marquage des accumulateurs avec le symbole international de recyclage ISO 7000-1135 et les indications relatives aux directives 93/86/CEE et 91/157/CEE

La présente Norme internationale définit les modes d'utilisation du symbole de recyclage de l'Organisation Internationale de Normalisation (ISO) associé aux symboles chimiques précisant le système électrochimique de l'accumulateur. Cette norme s'applique aux accumulateurs au plomb (Pb) et aux accumulateurs au nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd).

Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol ISO 7000-1135 and indications regarding directives 93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2001
• ICS: 01.080.20 - Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment
• ICS: 29.220.20 - Acid secondary cells and batteries
• ICS: 29.220.30 - Alkaline secondary cells and batteries
• Technical Committee: ISCB - Secondary cells and batteries
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Feb-2001
• Due Date: 01-Feb-2001
• Completion Date: 01-Feb-2001
• Ref Project: EN 61429:1996 - Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol ISO 7000-1135 and indications regarding directives 93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC

Relations

• Amended By: SIST EN 61429:2001/A11:2001 - Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol ISO 7000-1135 and indications regarding directives 93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2001

Overview

EN 61429:1996 (CLC) specifies how the international recycling symbol ISO 7000-1135 is to be used on secondary cells and batteries and how it must be combined with chemical symbols indicating the battery electrochemical system. The standard applies specifically to lead‑acid (Pb) and nickel‑cadmium (Ni‑Cd) secondary batteries and includes requirements for adding indications related to EU Directives 93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC. A Slovenian adoption (SIST EN 61429:2001) is identical to the EN text.

Key Topics

• Use of the ISO recycling symbol (ISO 7000-1135): Conditions for applying the international recycling pictogram on batteries and cells.
• Association with chemical symbols: Rules for pairing the recycling symbol with chemical designations such as Pb (lead) and Ni‑Cd (nickel‑cadmium) to clearly communicate battery chemistry for recycling and safety.
• Directive indications: Requirements for marking that reference or indicate compliance with relevant EU directives (93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC) concerning battery handling and disposal.
• Scope limitations: Standard explicitly covers secondary (rechargeable) lead‑acid and nickel‑cadmium batteries; it does not extend to other chemistries unless referenced.
• Graphical symbol consistency: Ensures uniform appearance and interpretation of the recycling symbol across products and markets to support recycling infrastructure and regulatory compliance.

Applications

EN 61429:1996 is practical for organizations and professionals involved in the life cycle of rechargeable batteries:

• Battery manufacturers and assemblers - to apply compliant markings on products and packaging.
• OEMs and electronics companies - to ensure embedded batteries and battery packs carry required recycling/chemical markings.
• Importers, distributors and retailers - to verify labeling meets EU guidance and to facilitate market access.
• Recycling and waste management operators - to quickly identify battery chemistry for safe processing and recycling routes.
• Regulatory and compliance teams - to demonstrate adherence to EU directives and harmonized marking practices.
• Technical writers and product documentation teams - to align product information with on‑product markings.

Related Standards

• ISO 7000-1135 - the graphical recycling symbol referenced by EN 61429.
• EU Directives 93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC - legislative context for battery marking and waste management referenced in the standard.

EN 61429:1996 supports clear, consistent battery labeling, improves battery recycling traceability, and helps organisations meet EU marking expectations for Pb and Ni‑Cd rechargeable batteries.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2001
Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol
ISO 7000-1135 and indications regarding directives 93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC
Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol ISO
7000-1135 and indications regarding directives 93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC
Kennzeichnung von Akkumulatoren und Batterien mit dem internationalen Recycling-
Bildzeichen ISO 7000-1135 und Hinweis auf Richtlinien 93/86/EWG und 91/157/EWG
Marquage des accumulateurs avec le symbole international de recyclage ISO 7000-1135
et les indications relatives aux directives 93/86/CEE et 91/157/CEE
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61429:1996
ICS:
01.080.20 *UDILþQLVLPEROL]DSRVHEQR Graphical symbols for use on
RSUHPR specific equipment
29.220.20 .LVOLQVNLVHNXQGDUQLþOHQLLQ Acid secondary cells and
EDWHULMH batteries
29.220.30 $ONDOQLVHNXQGDUQLþOHQLLQ Alkaline secondary cells and
EDWHULMH batteries
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega s
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