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Updated NSW Fair Trading certification requirements for e-micromobility devices and batteries
29 Sep

Updated NSW Fair Trading certification requirements for e-micromobility devices and batteries

NSW Fair Trading requires certification for e-micromobility devices and batteries before they can be sold in NSW, with a two-phase implementation. Phase 1 began February 1, 2025, requiring devices to meet safety standards, while Phase 2, starting February 1, 2026, mandates compliance with the full requirements of the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017, including testing by an accredited lab and a Certificate of Approval. This certification, along with mandatory labeling, is designed to reduce the risk of fires and ensure only safe e-micromobility products reach consumers.

Certification Body Australia (CBA) is accredited to issue NSW Fair Trading recognised Certificates of Approval for e-bikes or e-micromobility devices and their batteries as well as their chargers.

Who is Affected?

  • Manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers of e-micromobility devices like e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, self-balancing scooters and the lithium-ion batteries powering these devices.

Key Deadlines and Requirements

  • August 2024 – Announcement and gazettal of the new standards.
  • February 2025 – New product criteria and information requirements.
  • August 2025 – Enforcement of mandatory information requirements.
  • February 2026 – Enforcement of mandatory testing, certification and marking requirements.

The products must comply with any one of the Standards listed for the product category below.

E-bikes

For e-bikes with a maximum continuous rated output not exceeding 500 watts:

  • AS 15194:2016- Cycles – Electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles: requirements are limited to Clauses 4.2 (all – except requirements of Electro Magnetic Compatibility), Clause 5 (all – except requirements of AS/NZS 1927) and Clause 6 (all – except requirements of AS/NZS 1927), or
  • EN 15194:2017+A1:2023 – Cycles – Electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles: requirements are limited to Clauses 4.2 (all – except requirements of Electro Magnetic Compatibility), Clause 5 and Clause 6. References to “EN 60335-2-29” (battery chargers) are replaced by “AS/NZS 60335.2.29”, or
  • UL 2849 – Electrical systems for eBikes

For e-bikes with a maximum continuous rated output exceeding 500 watts:

  • UL 2849 – Electrical systems for eBikes

E-bike batteries 

  • EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021 – Secondary lithium batteries for light EV (electric vehicle) applications, or
  • IEC 62133-2:2017 – Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes- Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications- Part 2: Lithium systems, or
  • UL 2271 – Batteries for use in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications

E-scooters, E-skateboards and Hoverboards

  • AS/NZS 60335.2.114 – Household and similar electrical appliances- Safety. Part 2.114: Particular requirements for personal e-transporters, or
  • EN 17128 – Light motorised vehicles for the transportation of persons and goods and related facilities and not subject to type-approval for on-road use- Personal light electric vehicles (PLEC)- Requirements and test methods, or
  • UL 2272 – Electrical systems for personal e-mobility devices

E-scooters, E-skateboards and Hoverboards Batteries

  • AS/NZS 60335.2.114 – Household and similar electrical appliances- Safety. Part 2.114: Particular requirements for personal e-transporters, or
  • UL 2271 – Batteries for use in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications

Penalties for Non-Compliance

  • From February 1, 2026, NSW Fair Trading can take enforcement action.
  • Penalties for breaching the product safety standards can be up to $825,000.

Please follow below link for more information including a list of certified devices:

New safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in e-mobility devices

What can I do to get assistance?

CBA can assist you with meeting your regulatory obligations and provide accredited safety certification.

If you would like to know more on how CBA can assist you with your regulatory requirements, please contact us on 61 2 9099-1557 or email Gunther at gtheisz@certificationbody.com.au or Colin at cpayne@certificationbody.com.au

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Updated Telecoms mobile device standards published. Do you supply telecoms mobile devices into Australia?
19 Aug

Updated Telecoms mobile device standards published. Do you supply telecoms mobile devices into Australia?

The Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) (formerly Communications Alliance) has recently published updated versions of the Australian standards for telecoms mobile devices AS/CA S042.1:2025, AS/CA S042.4:2025 and AS/CA S042.5:2025.

Key changes

The main change to the standards is to include requirements for devices to support cell broadcast emergency alerts in Australia when the National Messaging System (NMS) is operational.

For more information on the new standards, please see the Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) news.

The new versions of the standards were published on 30 June 2025. There is a 12-month transition period before suppliers must use the 2025 editions.

Until 30 June 2026, suppliers have the option of complying with the 2022 editions or the 2025 editions.

However, suppliers and manufacturers are encouraged to comply with the 2025 editions to ensure their devices will correctly support the Australian National Messaging System (NMS) when it becomes operational.

For more information on the National Messaging System, please see the Australian Government National Emergency Management Agency website.

What can I do to get assistance?

CBA can assist you with meeting your regulatory obligations and provide accredited telecoms certification.

If you would like to know more on how CBA can assist you with your regulatory requirements, please contact us on 61 2 9099-1557 or email Gunther at gtheisz@certificationbody.com.au or Colin at cpayne@certificationbody.com.au.

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Nation-leading safety and information standards for lithium-ion battery products now in effect.
25 Feb

Nation-leading safety and information standards for lithium-ion battery products now in effect.

Published: 19 February 2025

Released by: Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading

The first stage of nation-leading product safety standards and an Australia-first information standard for e-micromobility vehicles are now in effect, cementing NSW as Australia’s leading jurisdiction for the regulation of lithium-ion powered e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar products.

The Minns Labor Government has introduced two separate standards to reduce the risks posed by the products, which are increasingly being linked to fires if they are built with low quality components or are used or charged incorrectly.

According to the latest Fire and Rescue NSW data, e-micromobility vehicles caused 193 fires between 2022 and 2025, with the rate of fires caused by these devices continuing to rise each year.

E-micromobility Safety Standards: Stage One in effect from 1 February 2025

The prescribed safety standards ensure e-micromobility vehicles, their associated batteries and chargers are built with safe and compliant components, so consumers are better protected from fire risk.

Since 1 February this year, all retailers and manufacturers can only sell e-micromobility devices in NSW with components that comply with the newly prescribed safety standards.

In 2025 NSW Fair Trading will be conducting education-focussed compliance activities for the first stage of safety standards, to ensure traders know their responsibilities under the new rules.

Compliance officers will start the first phase of education-focussed compliance activities from 24 February 2025.

Further standards for e-micromobility vehicles on mandatory testing and certification as well as mandatory labelling requirements come into effect in August 2025 and February 2026 respectively.

When these standards come into effect, businesses selling non-compliant e-micromobility vehicles will be subject to penalties of up to $825,000.

For more information on the e-micromobility product safety standards please visit the webpage on new standards for lithium-ion batteries in e-micromobility devices.

E-micromobility Information Standard: In effect from 19 February 2025

To complement the safety standards the Minns Labor Government has also introduced a new Australian-first information standard for e-micromobility vehicles.

Information Standards regulate what guidance and warnings are provided to consumers about goods and services, keeping them informed of products’ risks and how they can be avoided.

The new information standard will cover product safety information, fire safety and emergency procedures, product end of life and storage, as well as electrical safety and advice on road rules*.

To provide businesses time to comply with the new information standard, NSW Fair Trading will focus on educating retailers about their responsibilities in the first six months of compliance activities.

From 1 August 2025, if the new e-micromobility information standard is not provided at point of sale, retailers could be subject to penalties of up to $5,500 for each breach.

For more information on the e-micromobility information standards please visit the webpage on lithium-ion battery safety.

 

The first stage of nation-leading product safety standards and an Australia-first information standard for e-micromobility vehicles are now in effect, cementing NSW as Australia’s leading jurisdiction for the regulation of lithium-ion powered e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar products.

The Minns Labor Government has introduced two separate standards to reduce the risks posed by the products, which are increasingly being linked to fires if they are built with low quality components or are used or charged incorrectly.

According to the latest Fire and Rescue NSW data, e-micromobility vehicles caused 193 fires between 2022 and 2025, with the rate of fires caused by these devices continuing to rise each year.

E-micromobility Safety Standards: Stage One in effect from 1 February 2025

The prescribed safety standards ensure e-micromobility vehicles, their associated batteries and chargers are built with safe and compliant components, so consumers are better protected from fire risk.

Since 1 February this year, all retailers and manufacturers can only sell e-micromobility devices in NSW with components that comply with the newly prescribed safety standards.

In 2025 NSW Fair Trading will be conducting education-focussed compliance activities for the first stage of safety standards, to ensure traders know their responsibilities under the new rules.

Compliance officers will start the first phase of education-focussed compliance activities from 24 February 2025.

Further standards for e-micromobility vehicles on mandatory testing and certification as well as mandatory labelling requirements come into effect in August 2025 and February 2026 respectively.

When these standards come into effect, businesses selling non-compliant e-micromobility vehicles will be subject to penalties of up to $825,000.

For more information on the e-micromobility product safety standards please visit the webpage on new standards for lithium-ion batteries in e-micromobility devices.

E-micromobility Information Standard: In effect from 19 February 2025

To complement the safety standards the Minns Labor Government has also introduced a new Australian-first information standard for e-micromobility vehicles.

Information Standards regulate what guidance and warnings are provided to consumers about goods and services, keeping them informed of products’ risks and how they can be avoided.

The new information standard will cover product safety information, fire safety and emergency procedures, product end of life and storage, as well as electrical safety and advice on road rules*.

To provide businesses time to comply with the new information standard, NSW Fair Trading will focus on educating retailers about their responsibilities in the first six months of compliance activities.

From 1 August 2025, if the new e-micromobility information standard is not provided at point of sale, retailers could be subject to penalties of up to $5,500 for each breach.

For more information on the e-micromobility information standards please visit the webpage on lithium-ion battery safety.

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