BS EN 61429:1997

This standard BS EN 61429:1997 Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol ISO 7000-1135 and indications regarding directives 93/86/EEC and 91/157/EEC is classified in these ICS categories:

• 01.080.20 Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment
• 29.220.20 Acid secondary cells and batteries
• 29.220.30 Alkaline secondary cells and batteries

This European Standard defines the conditions of utilization of the recycling symbol of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) combined with the indication regarding EC directives associated with the chemical symbols indicating the electrochemical system of the battery.

NOTE The term “battery” as used throughout this standard covers batteries constituted of several single cells as well as single cells distributed and used separately.

In all cases cells have to be marked individually with the exception of those constituting a battery or a subassembly that cannot be dismantled. For example, traction batteries and stationary batteries should be marked on or near the type plate only.

The object of this standard is to present recommendations concerning the size of the symbol and its location on the surface of the cells and batteries or on the packages of button cells.