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EU Batteries and Waste Batteries Regulation (2023): How Will It Impact Portable Electronics?

The EU Batteries and Waste Batteries Regulation (2023) is going to impact a lot of the electronic products we work on for our customers if they are to be sold in the EU from about 2025; especially portable electronics. Battery … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Cheap Li-ion Batteries and the Future of Compliance

China-based British compliance expert, Clive Greenwood, joins  Renaud this time to discuss the risks that cheap Li-ion batteries from China flooding the globe pose to consumers. They go on to discuss in detail the health and safety and compliance laws … Continue reading

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What Manufacturing Process Controls Are Important In Battery Factories?

Nearly all the electronic products we have worked on include a battery. It is always a critical component since a failure of the battery means a failure of the whole product. You may think batteries are very standard and mature … Continue reading

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11 Common Electronic Product Certification And Compliance Requirements

Regulatory electronic product certification requirements can present challenges for organizations looking to design, develop and market electrical and electronic products in different countries around the world. As these requirements are primarily focused on particular products, use cases and generally the … Continue reading
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Battery Safety Testing 101 For Buyers + Videos

Batteries are an integral component for many of today’s electronics, so battery safety testing should be a key concern for importers. Don’t forget that, as the importer of either batteries or electronic devices that include batteries, you’re liable for consumer … Continue reading

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Types Of Batteries For Buyers Of Consumer Electronics [Introductory Guide]

Sourcing batteries for your new electronic product can be confusing. There are so many different types that selecting the most appropriate in terms of cost, features, and performance can be challenging for buyers… An important part of the electronic product … Continue reading

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How To Keep A Chinese Battery Supplier Honest?

Let’s say you buy an electrical product from your Chinese supplier and they promise to purchase original batteries from a well-known company. Are you sure you will get the types of batteries that you’ve paid for? Here’s how to keep … Continue reading

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