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EU Declaration of Conformity for Power Banks: requirements and checklist

By Ing. Jaroslav Křepelka, Owner, DoC solutions s.r.o. · Updated 22 September 2026

A power bank looks like a simple product, but its EU Declaration of Conformity is one of the ones we most often see rejected. Most power banks sit below the voltage range of the Low Voltage Directive, contain a lithium-ion battery that now falls under the EU Batteries Regulation, and some add wireless charging, which changes the applicable legislation altogether.

This page sets out which EU legislation applies to a typical power bank, which standards manufacturers usually rely on, the mistakes we find most often, and what you need besides the declaration itself. It describes the typical case: the exact set always depends on the design and features of your product.

Checklist: what your power bank declaration must contain

Model or type number exactly as on the product label and in your listings, covering every capacity and colour variant the declaration applies to
Name and postal address of the manufacturer (and of the authorised representative, if you have appointed one)
The statement that the declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, or the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU instead for models with wireless charging or Bluetooth
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, since a power bank is a portable battery in its own right
The harmonised standards applied, each with its year and amendments
Place and date of issue, name and function of the signatory, and the signature

Which EU legislation applies

Legislation	Applies?	In the DoC?	Notes
EMC Directive2014/30/EU	Applies	In the DoC: Yes	Applies to every power bank with electronics (charge controller, boost converter, USB power delivery). Not cited separately when the Radio Equipment Directive applies.
RoHS Directive2011/65/EU	Applies	In the DoC: Yes	Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Applies to the whole product, including the battery pack.
Batteries Regulation(EU) 2023/1542	Applies	In the DoC: Yes	A power bank is a battery pack in its own casing, ready for use by the end user, and therefore a portable battery in its own right (Article 3 and recital 13; the Commission's 2026 draft guidance on Article 11 takes the same view). Conformity assessment, CE marking and the EU declaration of conformity under the regulation apply since 18 August 2024, alongside labelling, substance restrictions and producer registration. Where several EU acts require a declaration, one single declaration covers all of them (Article 18(3)).
Radio Equipment Directive2014/53/EU	Depends on model	In the DoC: Yes	Only for models with wireless (Qi) charging or Bluetooth/app connectivity. The Commission's RED Guide excludes only pure wireless power transfer without any communication or radiodetermination; a Qi transmitter communicates with the phone and detects foreign objects, so it is radio equipment. RED then replaces the EMC Directive, and electrical safety is assessed under RED Article 3(1)(a), which has no lower voltage limit. Models that can communicate over the internet, directly or via other equipment such as a phone, must also meet Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 on cybersecurity, applicable since 1 August 2025.
Low Voltage Directive2014/35/EU	Usually not	In the DoC: No	Usually does not apply. It covers equipment rated 50–1000 V AC or 75–1500 V DC, and a power bank's cells and USB outputs are well below 75 V DC. It does apply to models with a built-in mains plug or a 230 V AC outlet; those are portable power stations rather than power banks.
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)(EU) 2023/988	Applies	In the DoC: No	Covers the safety risks not addressed by the legislation above, which for a power bank below the LVD voltage range means above all overheating and fire. Also sets identification, traceability and online-listing information requirements. There is no declaration of conformity under GPSR, so it is not cited in the DoC.
WEEE Directive2012/19/EU	Applies	In the DoC: No	Producer registration in every EU country where you sell and the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. A national obligation, not part of the DoC.

Typical harmonised standards

A harmonised standard gives presumption of conformity only in the version cited in the Official Journal of the EU. Always check the current list for each directive before you issue or update a declaration (European Commission: harmonised standards); the versions below are the ones commonly used at the time of writing, and the right selection depends on your product.

EMC (EMC Directive)

EN 55032:2015 + A11:2020Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — emission requirements
EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — immunity requirements

Hazardous substances (RoHS)

EN IEC 63000:2018Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances

Product and battery safety

Below the LVD voltage range these standards do not give presumption of conformity under a CE directive, but they are the accepted way to show your power bank is safe under GPSR and belong in the technical file. Use the current edition: the Official Journal still lists only EN 62368-1:2014 under the LVD, which does not matter here because the LVD does not apply.

EN IEC 62368-1:2024 + A11:2024Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment — safety requirements
EN 62133-2:2017 + A1:2021Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — safety requirements for portable sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries

Models with wireless charging or Bluetooth (RED)

Where a version is shown, it is the one cited under RED in Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2191 as amended; for the others, use the version listed in the Official Journal.

ETSI EN 303 417Wireless power transmission systems using technologies other than radio frequency beam
ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2Wideband transmission systems in the 2.4 GHz band (Bluetooth)
ETSI EN 301 489-1 with EN 301 489-3 V2.3.2 (wireless charging) or EN 301 489-17 V3.3.1 (Bluetooth)EMC standard for radio equipment and services
EN 62311 or EN 62479Human exposure to electromagnetic fields
EN 18031-1:2024Cybersecurity for internet-connected radio equipment, only for models that communicate over the internet (cited in the Official Journal with restrictions)

Transport of lithium batteries (not a DoC standard)

UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3Transport tests for lithium batteries; a UN 38.3 test summary is required to ship power banks by air, and carriers and marketplaces ask for it

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Common mistakes in power bank declarations

The Low Voltage Directive is listed
Citing 2014/35/EU for a power bank whose cells and outputs all stay below 75 V DC tells an inspector the declaration was copied from a template. Safety still has to be demonstrated, but under GPSR, or under RED Article 3(1)(a) for wireless models.
The old Battery Directive 2006/66/EC is cited
Directive 2006/66/EC has been replaced by Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and is repealed with effect from 18 August 2025 (Article 95). A declaration that still cites the directive, or does not mention batteries at all, is out of date.
Only the cell supplier's test report stands behind the declaration
An IEC 62133-2 report or UN 38.3 summary for the cells does not cover the finished power bank: its protection circuit, charging electronics, casing and thermal behaviour. The technical file needs evidence for the complete product.
A wireless model is declared under the EMC Directive
Power banks with Qi charging or Bluetooth need the Radio Equipment Directive and the matching radio standards. The EMC Directive is then not cited separately, and neither is the LVD.
Model numbers do not match the product or listing
One declaration for "10000/20000 mAh" without listing each model number, or model numbers that differ from the label, packaging and marketplace listing. Marketplace compliance teams compare these line by line.
No economic operator established in the EU
A power bank shipped directly from outside the EU still needs an importer, authorised representative or responsible person in the EU, identified on the product, its packaging or an accompanying document.
RoHS is cited without EN IEC 63000
Not a legal defect on its own, but without the standard the declaration does not show how RoHS compliance was established, and inspectors routinely ask for the supporting documentation.

What you need besides the declaration

Technical documentation: Circuit diagram, bill of materials with the cell datasheet and cell test reports, test reports for the finished power bank, a risk assessment covering overcharge, short circuit and thermal runaway, and RoHS documentation. Keep it for 10 years after the last unit is placed on the market.
UN 38.3 test summary: Needed to transport lithium batteries by air and increasingly requested by sea carriers and marketplaces. It is a transport document, not a substitute for the declaration of conformity.
Marking and labelling: CE marking, the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol, type and batch or serial number, and the manufacturer's name, postal address and electronic contact. The Batteries Regulation adds its own marking: the separate collection symbol since 18 August 2025, a label with general information and capacity from 18 August 2026 (or 18 months after the Commission's implementing act on labels, whichever is later), and a QR code from 18 February 2027.
Instructions and safety information: Charging instructions and safety warnings in the language of every EU country where the power bank is sold.
Economic operator in the EU: An importer, authorised representative or responsible person established in the EU (Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, which applies because the power bank falls under CE legislation such as the EMC and RoHS Directives), whose name and contact details appear on the product, packaging or accompanying document.
Producer registration: WEEE and battery producer registration in every EU country where you sell. Marketplaces such as Amazon ask for these registration numbers in several countries.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a power bank need CE marking?

Yes. The EMC and RoHS Directives require CE marking, and so does the Batteries Regulation for batteries placed on the market since 18 August 2024. Models with wireless charging or Bluetooth are CE marked under the Radio Equipment Directive instead of the EMC Directive.

Does the Low Voltage Directive apply to power banks?

Usually not. The LVD starts at 75 V DC and a power bank's cells and USB outputs stay well below that. It applies only if the product has a built-in mains plug or an AC outlet. Safety still matters: it is covered by the General Product Safety Regulation, or by RED for wireless models.

Is my cell supplier's IEC 62133 report enough?

No. It shows the cells are safe, not that the finished power bank is. The protection circuit, charging electronics and enclosure need to be assessed too, and EMC and RoHS need their own evidence.

Can I sell power banks using my supplier's declaration of conformity?

Only if the supplier is the manufacturer and the declaration names exactly your model. If you sell the power bank under your own brand or trademark, you become the manufacturer in the legal sense and must issue the declaration yourself, backed by the technical documentation.

What does MyCECheck check on a power bank declaration?

Whether the right legislation is cited (including the Batteries Regulation and RED where relevant), whether the standards and their versions fit, whether the product identification matches your model, and whether an EU economic operator is named. You get a written report with every finding and how to fix it within 48 hours.