Testing Services
Mechanical Performance: Components
Mechanical performance
evaluation of components for
building envelopes, framing and
interior lining
Button coin cell batteries safety
Cyclonic Debris
Roof & Wall Cladding
Security Doors
Windows & Doors
Mechanical Performance: Supports
Mechanical performance evaluation of ladders, racks, scaffolds and supports
Metal & Plastic Ladders
Scaffold Planks
Temporary Barriers
Temporary Fences
Insulated Glass Unit
Insulated Glass Unit (IGU)
Evaluation of Argon Concentration
Evaluation
Evaluation of access protection products
AS62368.1 (clause 4.8) | Mechanical performance evaluation of components for other | Non-Nata | button, coin cell batteries safety
This standard is as outlined:
AS/NS 62368.1 (clause 4.8) Specify safety requirements for safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 volts.
Crucial information:
- Mandatory standards take effect on 22nd June 2022, which marks the end of an 18 month transition period
- The legislation applies to all consumer goods with button/coin batteries
- The category of batteries applies to single cell batteries with a diameter greater than their height
- Enforcement action (including fines) will apply for non-compliance
Which batteries does this cover?
- Button/coin batteries are small, single cell batteries with a diameter greater than their height.
- Button/coin batteries are available in different sizes, shapes and electrical charges. Button/coin batteries generally operate using one of 4 chemistries: lithium, alkaline, silver oxide and zinc-air.
- In industry, the term ‘coin’ is associated with lithium batteries and the term ‘button’ is associated with non-lithium batteries. The new rules apply to both types, but a distinction is sometimes made in the Standards between battery types, based on their chemistry.