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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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ACCC information on Environmental and sustainability claims
17 Sep

ACCC information on Environmental and sustainability claims

Environmental and sustainability claims –

  • Environment and sustainability claims must be truthful and accurate.
  • You should have reasonable grounds for making representation about future events.
  • Businesses have responsibilities under the Australian Consumer Law not to make false or misleading claims.
  • A business needs to consider the claims it uses. It also needs to consider the information that’s left out and the visual elements, colours and logos used.
  • ‘Greenwashing’ is where a business uses any claim, or omits key information, that makes a product or service seem better or less harmful for the environment than it really is.

For further information please visit the ACCC website information Environmental and sustainability claims

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3G mobile networks in Australia are switched off.
18 Aug

3G mobile networks in Australia are switched off.

3G mobile network switch off

The 3G mobile networks in Australia are switched off.

Any mobile devices that are 3G only will be unable to connect to the mobile networks in Australia. Any mobile devices that rely on 3G for emergency calls will not be able to contact emergency services.

You should ensure your mobile devices use 4G (or 5G) telecom modules. Information on the shutdown is available on the Telstra website.

CBA is a JASANZS accredited Telecoms Certification Body and can assess the existing test reports for your mobile device for compliance with the ACMA’s telecoms customer equipment requirements.

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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Overseas testing to Telecoms mobile device standards – accredited testing laboratory overseas
22 Jul

Overseas testing to Telecoms mobile device standards – accredited testing laboratory overseas

Are you looking for an accredited testing laboratory overseas to test your telecoms mobile device?

To issue a JASANZ accredited TECS CB Statement and Certificate for a voice capable mobile device, we need you to provide us with an accredited test report to AS/CA S042.1:2022.

It can be difficult to find a testing laboratory overseas that is accredited to AS/CA S042.1:2022 and is capable of acoustic safety and emergency call testing.

Ke Mei Ou Lab Corp (KMO) are located in Shenzhen, China, and have been providing accredited acoustic safety testing to AS/CA S042.1 for a number of years.

Recently KMO had their telecoms testing accreditation updated and they are now accredited to test to AS/CA S042.1:2022 (including emergency call testing by simulating the mobile networks for Australia), AS/CA S042.4:2022, and AS/CA S042.5:2022.

In cooperation with KMO, you can now get accredited AS/CA S042 testing by KMO in China, and then CBA, as part of the TECS CB Statement process, will review the KMO reports and do some verification checks of your product on the live networks in Australia.

If you are looking for accredited telecoms testing in China, please contact KMO at kmo@kmolab.com to discuss your requirements.

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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Review of the Regulatory Framework for the Safety of Household Electrical Products
08 Jul

Review of the Regulatory Framework for the Safety of Household Electrical Products

Published by ACCC

On 1 December 2023, Treasurers across Australia at the Council on Federal Financial Relations (CFFR) agreed to review the national, state and territory electrical safety frameworks for household electrical consumer products.

Australia’s existing system for the safety of household electrical consumer products (low voltage and extra low voltage) is primarily made up of different state and territory laws administered and enforced by the electrical safety regulators in each jurisdiction. The existing system has protected consumers from unsafe products for many years, but, over time, inconsistencies and regulatory gaps have arisen. These issues impede the system’s national operation and ability to respond to emerging safety risks posed by new technologies.

The review is being conducted through a partnership between the Australian Government Department of Finance and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in consultation with states and territories. As part of this work, a Reform Action Plan will be developed, identifying areas for improvement for consideration by ministers responsible for electrical safety ahead of CFFR decision in the second half of 2024.

The review of the existing regulatory framework for household consumer electrical products (low voltage and extra low voltage) seeks to improve or maintain safety levels while ensuring regulation is fit for purpose, efficient and effective. This includes resolving inconsistencies and closing regulatory gaps to achieve national harmonisation.

The review will focus on 6 core priorities

  1. support the transition to net zero by identifying ways to maintain and strengthen consumer and business confidence in the safety of more energy efficient and environmentally friendly technologies
  2. review suitability for increased international standards uptake that maintain or improve safety while not reducing ability of regulators to act on identified safety issues so as to maintain or improve protection of the community
  3. achieve national adoption of the Electrical Equipment Safety System to provide consistent pre-market controls and to reduce regulatory burden on businesses
  4. achieve appropriate regulatory coverage of extra-low voltage products
  5. enhance national Ministerial oversight and decision-making to ensure arrangements remain aligned, regulators are supported in their roles and align with expectations of electrical safety Ministers, including when products have been supplied nationally or by international suppliers
  6. achieve uniform compulsory recall powers for all states and territories to access that are supported by efficient and effective frameworks.

The review is conducting limited targeted consultations with business and consumer stakeholders, and can be contacted at electricalsafetytaskforce@accc.gov.au

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NSW Fair Trading provides advice notice on Electrical Safety Certification for products with detachable plug portions.
14 Nov

NSW Fair Trading provides advice notice on Electrical Safety Certification for products with detachable plug portions.

NSW Fair Trading has provided a reminder notice to the Recognised External Accreditation Scheme (REAS) Certification Bodies, which includes CBA. The notice is to remind certifiers that there are some complexities with electrical articles with integral supply pins that are also supplied with detachable plug portions.

Allowed type: The above electrical article (power supply part) does not have any integral supply pins, and therefore does not trigger AS/NZS 3112 appendix J. However, once the Australian Plug Face is attached to the power supply, then AS/NZS 3112 appendix J is required.

Not allowed type: The above electrical article (power supply part) has integral supply pins that need to comply with AS/NZS 3112 appendix J. It does not comply with appendix J, regardless of any other detachable plug portions or travel adaptors also included with the electrical article at the time of sale.

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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Private wireless networks and Australian equipment requirements – even if the network is a private network, the equipment used on the network may need to comply with mandatory standards before the equipment can be supplied or used in Australia.
29 Sep

Private wireless networks and Australian equipment requirements – even if the network is a private network, the equipment used on the network may need to comply with mandatory standards before the equipment can be supplied or used in Australia.

The ACMA recently published a market study on Private Wireless networks using 4G or 5G. The paper identifies developments in private wireless networks in Australia and some of the issues that need to be considered.

The paper also discusses the factors relevant to deploying 5G private wireless networks and includes 5 case studies of private networks in Australia that are outside of the mining and resources sector.

It is important to note that even if the network is a private network, the equipment used on the network may need to comply with mandatory standards before the equipment can be supplied or used in Australia.

What are the requirements?

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the Australian Government regulator for telecommunications and radiocommunications. The ACMA has a range of equipment regulations that may apply.

The ACMA’s labelling notices and equipment rules place obligations on the importer (in Australia) of the equipment into Australia, or the manufacturer (in Australia) of the equipment that must be met before the equipment is able to be supplied in Australia.

The obligations in the labelling notices include the requirement to ensure the equipment complies with applicable standards, keeping records that demonstrate compliance, to register on the national database as a supplier and to label the equipment to show it complies.

There are two labelling notices and a set of general equipment rules by the ACMA which specify obligations for suppliers of equipment. It is possible that both labelling notices and the general equipment rules could apply to the supplier of the same piece of equipment.

The ACMA labelling notices and equipment rules will specify which standards your equipment must comply with.

What can I do to get assistance?

CBA can assist you with meeting your regulatory obligations, as well as providing accredited safety and telecommunication 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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Electrical safety certification for power supplies and battery chargers – EESS updated Information Bulletin V2.0 related to the certification requirements and correct standards.
25 Sep

Electrical safety certification for power supplies and battery chargers – EESS updated Information Bulletin V2.0 related to the certification requirements and correct standards.

The EESS regulator has finally released their updated Information Bulletin V2.0 related to the certification requirements and correct standards needed for AC Adaptors, power supplies and battery chargers supplied to the Australian market.

The latest Information Bulletin lists general certification requirements that cover all types of power supplies and battery chargers as well as additional specific requirements and standards that apply to either power supplies or battery chargers. The full text of the Information Bulletin is available here.

What remains unchanged is that AC Adaptors, power supplies and battery chargers supplied for household or personal use are classified as Risk Level 3 that require mandatory safety certification and Level 3 equipment registration on the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) database. They also need to be marked with the approval number, for example ABC-XXXXXX-EA as required in NSW in addition to the RCM marking.

Requirements for EMC compliance under Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) regulations and energy efficiency testing and registration under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) rules also apply.

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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