SIST EN 61960-3:2018/FprA1:2026

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Oct-2025
• ICS: 29.220.30 - Alkaline secondary cells and batteries
• ICS: 29.220.99 - Other cells and batteries
• Technical Committee: ISCB - Secondary cells and batteries
• Current Stage: 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Jun-2026
• Due Date: 28-Jul-2026
• Completion Date: 24-Jun-2026
• Ref Project: EN 61960-3:2017/FprA1:2026 - 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

• Amends: SIST EN 61960-3:2018 - 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
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2025

Overview

SIST EN 61960-3:2018/FprA1:2026 is an amendment to the standard governing secondary lithium cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes, specifically for portable applications. This amendment addresses prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and the batteries assembled from them, ensuring their safe, reliable, and consistent use in portable electronic devices. The standard, prepared by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), aligns with international practices, facilitating global harmonization for manufacturers and suppliers of lithium-ion battery products.

Key Topics

• Marking Requirements: The amendment refines the information that must be clearly and durably marked on each lithium cell or battery. Essential markings now include:

  • Type identifier (secondary, rechargeable Li or Li-ion)
  • Battery or cell designation
  • Polarity
  • Date of manufacture (code permitted)
  • Manufacturer or supplier identification
  • Rated capacity
  • Nominal voltage

• QR Code Utilization: For non-coin batteries designed for specific end products, part or all of the required information may be provided in a QR code, subject to specific exceptions (such as type and polarity, which must always appear on the battery). QR codes must comply with ISO/IEC 18004 and must be accompanied by appropriate symbols (CAUTION and INFORMATION SOURCE).

• Information Accessibility: If a QR code links to a website, the site must be public, continuously available, and user-friendly, following standards such as ISO/IEC/IEEE 23026 and ISO/IEC 40500. This ensures information on lithium battery identification and parameters is accessible for end users.

• Additional Safety Markings: Special warning markings are required for cells or batteries considered swallowable in line with IEC 60086-4. Where space constraints prevent full marking, required information should be included in supporting documentation or packaging.

• Exemptions: In certain cases, such as batteries exclusively designed not to be replaced by end users or internal cell assemblies, marking requirements can be waived by agreement between relevant manufacturers.

Applications

This amendment is applicable to manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users involved in:

• Portable Electronics: Ensuring safe and standard-compliant labeling and traceability of rechargeable lithium batteries in consumer electronics, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearables.
• Battery Supply Chain: Supporting logistics and compliance for battery distribution, storage, and recycling by improving information transparency and regulatory alignment.
• OEM Manufacturing: Facilitating the integration of prismatic and cylindrical lithium cells into a variety of portable devices, aligning with international requirements for product safety and traceability.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assisting businesses in meeting the legislative and customs requirements for battery imports and exports across European and international markets.

Related Standards

• EN 61960-3:2017: Main standard for prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries for portable applications.
• ISO/IEC 18004: Specifies requirements for QR codes, relevant for digital information transfer on batteries.
• ISO/IEC/IEEE 23026 and ISO/IEC 40500: Set website quality and accessibility guidelines, ensuring online battery information is trustworthy and usable.
• IEC 60086-4: Details safety markings for batteries, especially those that may be accidentally swallowed.
• IEC 60417 and ISO 7000: Define graphical symbols for CAUTION and source information.

By adhering to SIST EN 61960-3:2018/FprA1:2026, organizations ensure their prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries for portable applications are clearly marked, transparent, and compliant with latest safety and information requirements, supporting safer product use and international market access.

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
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(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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