British Standards Institution

Source:: IEC
Committee:: CPL/35 - Primary cells
Categories:: Cells and batteries. Primary
Number of comments:: 1

Scope

This part of IEC 60086 applies to all chemistries of portable primary cells and batteries standardized in the 60086 series.

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the proper scientific protocols for testing the environmental performance of batteries; the symbols used to convey messages for collection, recycling, or other ideas; and the aspects and functional unit(s) to be included in assessing the environmental impact of batteries with modern life-cycle analysis techniques.

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1. Proposal (Complete)

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2. Draft (Complete)

Draft start date:

24/07/2026

3. Public Comments

Public Comments start date:

27/01/2026

Public Comments end date:

11/03/2026

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BS EN 60086-6 Ed.2.0 Primary batteries. Part 6: Guidance on environmental aspects

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