In a publication on November 13th, 2024, the Israeli Ministry of Economy highlights essential updates for businesses importing, manufacturing, or marketing products with lithium batteries. The Israeli Standard 62133 Part 2, aligned with the European Standard IEC 62133-2, remains the benchmark for ensuring safety in lithium batteries under intended use and reasonable misuse. Dealers must verify compliance with these standards, including proper labeling and providing user instructions for safe charging, storage, and disposal.
Businesses are reminded to stay vigilant about recalls and report any product hazards or injuries to the relevant supervisory authorities. The requirements emphasize ongoing responsibilities for market surveillance, such as ensuring that only compliant products reach the market and maintaining robust documentation to support regulatory inspections. Consumer safety is a priority, particularly for products like electric bicycles, scooters, and portable devices powered by lithium batteries.
Compliance with these standards is crucial to avoiding severe administrative or criminal penalties. Stakeholders are urged to review their product labels, user manuals, and internal processes immediately to ensure full adherence.
Impact on Type Approval and Market Access Requirements? – Yes
Impact on Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance? – Yes
Impact on Spectrum Management? – No
Impact on Technical Standards? – Yes