With the enforcement of the EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542), battery manufacturers and dealers are facing stricter requirements when entering the EU market. These regulations apply not only to the materials used in batteries/cells, but also to their packaging and labeling, all of which are now subject to stringent controls.
Since 2025, Keeppower has updated the labels across its entire product line to comply with the latest EU regulations so as many other suppliers, However, many people wonder why major brand batteries like those from Samsung and Panasonic don’t have CE/RoHS marks.
The CE mark is a mandatory safety certification for products marketed in the European Union. It applies to finished electronic products—not to individual components within them. Similarly, the RoHS directive primarily targets finished electronic goods, restricting the use of specific hazardous substances such as lead and mercury.
Although RoHS requirements also extend to components, suppliers such as Panasonic or Samsung typically provide their customers with written documentation—such as a Declaration of Conformity or a Material Declaration—to certify that their components comply with RoHS standards.
By comparison, these batteries carry more critical and specialized safety certifications—such as UN38.3, UL 1642, and IEC 62133. The presence of a CE mark on the final finished product serves as indirect evidence that the integrated batteries comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.
If you would like to learn more about EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, you can download the official text or feel free to request complimentary consultation services from Keeppower’s sales team.
Haha, so Samsung and Panasonic are basically playing a regulatory game of keep away with the CE/RoHS marks, huh? Its like theyre saying, Trust us, the safety docs are in the mail! while secretly giving us UN38.3 and friends. Keeppower, at least, is being upfront and compliant, like the responsible kid in class. Honestly, its refreshing to see Keeppower slapping those updated labels on, but I cant help but chuckle at the hidden compliance of the big guys. Keep up the transparency, Keeppower, and maybe the big brands will get a clue and stop playing hide-and-seek with regulations!