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Importing power banks / lithium batteries into the EU
Importing power banks into the EU is subject to several pieces of legislation at once: EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542, EMC 2014/30, RoHS 2011/65, REACH, GPSR 2023/988 and — for radio/wireless charging — the Radio Equipment Directive. For shipping, UN 38.3 applies.
Applicable frameworks
- EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 — labelling, EU Declaration of Conformity (Annex IX), CE
- EMC 2014/30 · RoHS 2011/65 · REACH (SVHC)
- GPSR 2023/988 — Responsible Person
- RED 2014/53 (radio only) · WEEE · UN 38.3 (transport)
Concrete standards
| Standard | For |
|---|---|
| EN IEC 62133-2 | safety of the lithium cell/battery |
| UN 38.3 | 8 transport tests for lithium batteries |
| EN IEC 62368-1 | product safety of the whole device |
| EN 55032 / EN 55035 | emission / immunity (EMC) |
⚠ DO NOT PLACE PO UNTIL ANSWERED
- UN 38.3 Test Summary for the cell and the pack.
- EN IEC 62133-2 / CB certificate for the cell.
- EN IEC 62368-1 test report (model = SKU).
- EMC reports; for wireless, RED evidence.
- Battery-Reg. labelling + Declaration of Conformity Annex IX.
Evidence gaps by resolver
LabSafety report EN IEC 62368-1 + EMC + UN 38.3 (accredited testing — Greenlist does not generate this)
GreenlistEU Declaration of Conformity + RoHS DoC + listing block (Greenlist can draft this)
Amazon context
Amazon requires the UN 38.3 Test Summary for lithium ASINs. Without it the ASIN is blocked. See Amazon listing blocked.
Check 5 products before you buy
Greenlist shows you the relevant test paths, the open evidence gaps and the questions for your supplier — per SKU, before the PO. Greenlist drafts the document-solvable evidence (declaration of conformity, RoHS DoC, listing block) and tells you where accredited lab testing is required.
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Frequently asked questions
01Which standard applies to power banks in the EU?+
On safety EN IEC 62133-2 (cell) and EN IEC 62368-1 (device), EMC EN 55032/55035, transport UN 38.3. Legal frame incl. Battery Regulation 2023/1542, EMC 2014/30, RoHS, GPSR.
02Do I need a battery Declaration of Conformity?+
Yes, under the Battery Regulation 2023/1542 (Annex IX template), kept for 10 years, with CE marking.
03What is UN 38.3 and why does Amazon require it?+
A transport test with 8 checks for lithium batteries. Amazon requires the Test Summary; without it the listing is blocked.
04Does a power bank fall under the Low Voltage Directive?+
Usually not (DC under 75 V). Relevant only for a bundled mains adapter.