British Standards Institution

Sector: Sustainability

Overview: Under the direction of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee, is responsible for the preparation of product standards for all secondary cells and batteries, irrespective of type or application. All electro-chemical systems are considered.

Committee standards activity

In Progress (33)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
TS/P 284	Lithium Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Engineering \| Electrical engineering \| Electrical accessories \| Cells and batteries \| Cells and batteries. General \| Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary \| Electrical equipment. Special conditions. Other Proposal begins : 2020-03-04	Proposal
PNW TS 120-391 ED1:	Electric energy storage (ESS) systems – Part 2-4 Guidelines for the Integration of Diverse Accumulation Subsystems in EESS Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-10-29	Proposal
PNW 21A-879 ED1	Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - secondary sodium ion cells and batteries for use in electrical energy storage systems Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-03-27	Proposal
PNW 21A-878 ED1	Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for secondary sodium ion cells and batteries for use in electrical energy storage systems Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-03-27	Proposal
PNW 21-1226 ED1:	Secondary lithium batteries for light EV (electric vehicle) applications - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-10-23	Proposal
PNW 21-1189 ED1:	Electrolyte for vanadium flow batteries Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-01-29	Proposal
PNW 21-1189 ED1:	Electrolyte for vanadium flow batteries Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-01-26	Proposal
NWIP prEN 50XXX	Portable Batteries, Performance and durability for Secondary Portable Batteries - Li-Ion Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-10-25	Proposal
NWIP prEN 50XXX	Portable Batteries, Performance and durability for Secondary Portable Batteries - Ni-MH Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-10-25	Proposal
NWIP prEN 50XXX	Secondary lithium-ion batteries for light means of transport — Part 1: Test specifications for performance and durability aspects Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules Proposal begins : 2024-10-25	Proposal

Published (75)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD IEC/TR 62914:2014	Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Experimental procedure for the forced internal short-circuit test of IEC 62133:2012 Categories: Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary Published standard begins : 2014-09-03	Published standard
PD IEC/TR 62660-4:2017	Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles. Candidate alternative test methods for the internal short circuit test of IEC 62660-3 Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary Published standard begins : 2017-03-23	Published standard
PD IEC/TR 61430:1997	Secondary cells and batteries. Test methods for checking the performance of devices designed for reducing explosion hazards. Lead-acid starter batteries Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary Published standard begins : 2006-08-14	Published standard
PD IEC TS 61044:2021	Opportunity charging of lead-acid traction batteries Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary \| Cells and batteries. Other Published standard begins : 2021-08-24	Published standard
PD IEC TR 61431:2020	Guidelines for the use of monitor systems for lead-acid traction batteries Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary Published standard begins : 2020-09-29	Published standard
BS IEC 63338:2024	General guidance on reuse and repurposing of secondary cells and batteries Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary \| Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary \| Cells and batteries. Other Published standard begins : 2024-08-14	Published standard
BS IEC 60095-7:2019	Lead-acid starter batteries. General requirements and methods of test for motorcycle batteries Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary \| Electrical and electronic equipment Published standard begins : 2023-04-18	Published standard
BS IEC 60095-6:2019	Lead-acid starter batteries. Batteries for micro-cycle applications Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary Published standard begins : 2023-04-17	Published standard
BS IEC 60095-2:2021	Lead-acid starter batteries. Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary \| Electrical and electronic equipment Published standard begins : 2021-08-11	Published standard
BS EN IEC 63218:2021	Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Secondary lithium, nickel cadmium and nickel-metal hydride cells and batteries for portable applications. Guidance on environmental aspects Categories: Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary Published standard begins : 2021-11-05	Published standard

Withdrawn (61)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS EN IEC 63115-1:2020	Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Sealed nickel-metal hydride cells and batteries for use in industrial applications. Performance Categories: Safety. Domestic \| Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary \| Domestic electrical appliances Withdrawn begins : 2023-01-06	Withdrawn
BS EN IEC 63056:2020	Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in electrical energy storage systems Categories: Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary Withdrawn begins : 2021-12-22	Withdrawn
BS EN IEC 62485-5:2021	Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations. Safe operation of stationary lithium ion batteries Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary \| Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary \| Cells and batteries. Other Withdrawn begins : 2022-09-29	Withdrawn
BS EN IEC 61960-4:2020	Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications. Coin secondary lithium cells, and batteries made from them Categories: Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary \| Cells and batteries. Other Withdrawn begins : 2024-09-19	Withdrawn
BS EN 62877-1:2016	Electrolyte and water for vented lead acid accumulators. Requirements for electrolyte Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary Withdrawn begins : 2018-07-02	Withdrawn
BS EN 62660-3:2016	Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles. Safety requirements Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary \| Electric road vehicles Withdrawn begins : 2023-01-18	Withdrawn
BS EN 62660-2:2011	Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles. Reliability and abuse testing Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary \| Electric road vehicles Withdrawn begins : 2019-03-08	Withdrawn
BS EN 62660-1:2011	Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles. Performance testing Categories: Cells and batteries. Acid secondary \| Electric road vehicles Withdrawn begins : 2019-03-08	Withdrawn
BS EN 62620:2015	Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in industrial applications Categories: Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary Withdrawn begins : 2023-07-05	Withdrawn
BS EN 62619:2017	Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries, for use in industrial applications Categories: Cells and batteries. Alkaline secondary Withdrawn begins : 2022-09-16	Withdrawn

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Committee members

Nominating organizations

Aceleron Ltd
BSI Technical Certification Expert
Committee Manager
Composites UK
Ecobat Technologies Ltd
Electricity Storage Network Ltd
Exponent International Limited
HORIBA MIRA Limited
Imperial College London
IONETIC
King's Collage London
M o D - U K Defence Standardization
National Physical Laboratory
Portable Electric Tool Manufacturers Association
Sention Technologies
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited
techUK
The Association of Manufacturers of Power generating Systems
UK Material Handling Association Ltd
University of Bristol
University of Warwick

Liaisons with other committees

Chair - MCE/22
Chair - PEL/69
Individual Capacity - Battery maintenance and test equipment expert
Individual Capacity - Jaguar Cars
Individual Capacity - Systems Engineer
Individual Capacity – Energy Storage Consultant
Individual Capacity – Lithium-Ion battery packs
Liaison - CPL/116
Liaison - GEL/111
Liaison - GEL/82
Liaison - PEL/69
UK Expert - CLC/TC 21X/WG 3

BSI roles

Committee Chair

Standards Development

PEL/21 - Secondary cells and batteries

Committee standards activity