Amazon Europe Lithium Battery Rules: Act Before Sept. 30

Selling rechargeable lithium batteries on Amazon Europe is about to require more compliance work—and sellers who wait until the last minute could put their listings at risk.

 

Amazon's updated lithium battery compliance requirements took effect on July 2, 2026, with enforcement being introduced in stages. Beginning September 30, affected products that have not completed the required verification may start being removed from sale.

 

For sellers covered by the new Amazon lithium battery policy, the most important step is straightforward: review your battery ASINs now and complete verification through an Amazon-approved third-party Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) service provider as soon as possible.

 

Amazon maintains a list of third-party TIC providers that meet its requirements, and its current compliance process increasingly relies on these approved providers rather than sellers simply submitting documents on their own. 

 

Key Dates at a Glance

1. Who is affected?

Sellers offering rechargeable lithium batteries, including replacement batteries and battery packs, across Amazon's European marketplaces.

2. Policy effective date:

July 2, 2026, with requirements being rolled out in stages.

3. Enforcement date:

Beginning September 30, 2026, non-compliant listings may gradually be removed.

 

Important: The dates above should be treated as general policy guidance. Compliance deadlines may vary by marketplace, ASIN, or seller account. Always follow the deadline and instructions shown in your own Seller Central account.

 

01. Which Products Are Affected?

This particular policy focuses on lithium batteries themselves, rather than finished consumer electronics that simply happen to be powered by lithium batteries.

Covered products may include:

• Rechargeable lithium batteries
• Rechargeable lithium-ion or Li-ion batteries
• LiPo or lithium-polymer rechargeable batteries
• LiFePO4 or lithium iron phosphate rechargeable batteries
• Rechargeable lithium-ion coin or button batteries
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries designed for specific devices
• Replacement batteries
• Rechargeable battery packs

Amazon's lithium battery guidance also covers replacement batteries designed to match the original battery used in a device.

For sellers, this distinction matters. A battery sold as a replacement component may face a different compliance path from a completed electronic device with a permanently installed battery.

 

Prohibited Products: Check Your Inventory Immediately

Amazon also prohibits certain cylindrical lithium-ion battery products because of the safety risks associated with loose or replaceable cells.

Restricted cylindrical battery sizes include:

• 32650 / 32700
• 28600
• 26700
• 26650
• 20700
• 21700
• 22650
• 26500
• 18650
• 18500
• 17670
• 18350
• 16340
• 14500
• 10440

Depending on the product configuration, restrictions may apply to:

• Standalone batteries or individual cells
• Multi-cell battery packs, assembled or unassembled
• Standalone battery units
• Replacement or spare cells
• Replacement battery packs
• Products involving restricted cylindrical lithium-ion cell configurations

Amazon specifically identifies cylindrical lithium-ion cells such as 18650 and 21700 batteries within its restricted battery policies.

 

Why Does Amazon Restrict These Batteries?

The concern is primarily safety.

Replacement cells may not work properly with the battery management or protection system originally designed for a device. A loose cell that comes into contact with a metal object can also create an external short circuit.

Other potential hazards include:

• Overcharging
• Over-discharging
• External short circuits
• Thermal runaway
• Improper battery protection
• Poor thermal management caused by mismatched cells

If you currently have affected prohibited batteries in your Amazon inventory, review those ASINs immediately rather than waiting for a compliance notification.

 

02. How to Meet Amazon's Lithium Battery Compliance Requirements

For most affected sellers, compliance is not simply a matter of uploading an old certificate. Amazon may require testing documentation, product identification, images, and third-party verification.

Here is a practical way to work through the process.

 

Step 1: Confirm Which Standards Apply

Your battery must meet the applicable product safety and transportation requirements.

Depending on the battery type and application, Amazon may request evidence relating to standards such as:

• IEC/EN 62133-2
• IEC/EN 62619
• UN 38.3

Standard	Description	Requirement
IEC/EN 62133-2	Safety requirements for portable lithium batteries	Either standard is acceptable
IEC/EN 62619	Safety requirements for industrial lithium batteries	Either standard is acceptable
UN 38.3	Lithium-ion battery transportation testing	Mandatory

Amazon's compliance documentation references IEC 62133-2 for rechargeable battery safety requirements and also requires UN 38.3 documentation for lithium battery transportation in applicable cases.

 

Do not assume that a report obtained several years ago will automatically be accepted. Check the report date, model information, manufacturer details, laboratory accreditation, and whether the tested product actually matches the ASIN you are selling.

 

Step 2: Contact an Approved TIC Service Provider

Sellers should work with an Amazon-approved Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) service provider to complete the required verification.

Your Situation	What to Do
Test report available	Submit it to a TIC provider for review and confirmation of Amazon compliance.
No test report available	Send the product to a TIC provider for testing under the applicable standards.

Amazon's approved third-party TIC provider information can be found in Seller Central under its Third-Party Testing, Inspection, and Certification Services resources.

Amazon states that these TIC providers are expected to meet Amazon's standards and relevant legal requirements. 

 

This step is especially important because having a test report does not necessarily mean the compliance process is finished. The report may still need to be reviewed or verified through the approved compliance channel associated with the affected ASIN.

 

Step 3: Prepare the Required Documentation

Sellers should prepare both technical documents and supporting product images.

1. Technical Documents

Depending on the compliance request, you may need:

• A test report issued by an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory showing compliance with either IEC/EN 62133-2 or IEC/EN 62619, where applicable
• A UN 38.3 test report
• A Battery Test Summary (BTS) demonstrating compliance with the applicable UN 38.3 requirements

The UN 38.3 test report is particularly important for lithium battery products because it addresses whether a battery has passed the transportation testing required for lithium batteries.

 

Amazon also recognizes the lithium battery test summary required under UN 38.3, and its guidance notes that battery manufacturers and distributors are expected to make this documentation available. 

 

2. Product Images and Identification

You may also need clear images showing:

• Model number, part number, or product number
• Manufacturer information
• Importer information, where applicable
• Distributor or authorized representative name and address
• Product labels
• Instructions for use
• Product manuals

One common mistake is submitting a valid laboratory report that cannot clearly be matched to the product being sold. Model numbers, product identifiers, labels, and manufacturer information should therefore remain consistent across the test report, packaging, product images, and Amazon listing.

 

Step 4: Update the Product Detail Page

Your product detail page should clearly display the information Amazon needs to identify and evaluate the battery.

Make sure the listing includes:

• Model number, part number, or product number
• Manufacturer or brand name
• Applicable warning statements
• Hazard warnings, where required
• Relevant compliance information

Avoid treating the listing page as separate from your technical documentation.

 

If the model number shown on the listing differs from the number appearing on your laboratory report or product label, that mismatch can create unnecessary compliance problems.

 

03. Certification Is Not the End of the Process

Passing the initial verification does not mean the ASIN can be ignored afterward.

Amazon may select products for periodic testing, inspection, or additional compliance review. If that happens, sellers may receive a notification through Account Health or another Seller Central compliance section.

 

If the product fails testing—or if the supporting documentation does not pass review—the listing may be suspended or removed from sale.

 

The product may remain unavailable until the seller:

• Provides the required compliance documents
• Resolves the identified compliance issue
• Addresses any additional problems associated with the ASIN

For that reason, sellers should regularly review the Unresolved Issues area in Account Health as well as alerts connected with their inventory.

 

Keep your compliance files organized even after an ASIN has been approved. Test reports, the UN 38.3 test report, Battery Test Summary, product images, packaging files, and model information should all be easy to retrieve if Amazon requests another review.

 

04. Don't Confuse This Rule With Other Recent Battery Policies

Amazon has introduced several lithium battery-related compliance requirements, and they do not necessarily apply to the same products, marketplaces, or fulfillment methods.

Policy	Applicable Marketplaces	Applicable Product Categories	Covered in This Article?
TIC Certification for Lithium Battery Products	Multiple European marketplaces	Lithium batteries themselves, including replacement batteries	Covered in this article
TIC Certification for Lithium-Battery-Powered Household Appliances	U.S. and Canada	Vacuum cleaners, blenders, air purifiers, etc.	See link below
New State-of-Charge Rules for Air Transport of Lithium Batteries	All marketplaces	Products with lithium batteries packed with equipment	See link below

The three policies may differ in terms of:

• Marketplace coverage
• Product categories
• Battery configuration
• Testing requirements
• Compliance procedures
• Documentation
• Enforcement dates

Sellers operating across several European marketplaces should therefore review each policy separately instead of assuming that completing one battery compliance request will automatically satisfy every other requirement.

 

What Sellers Should Do Now

With the September enforcement window approaching, this is a good time to complete a full battery compliance review rather than dealing with each ASIN only after Amazon sends a warning.

Start with these six actions:

1. Review your product range.

Identify rechargeable lithium batteries, replacement batteries, and battery packs sold across your Amazon European accounts.

2. Check existing laboratory reports.

If you already have an IEC/EN 62133-2 or IEC/EN 62619 report, verify that it is still applicable and matches the exact battery model being sold.

3. Review your UN 38.3 documentation.

Confirm that you have the required UN 38.3 test report and Battery Test Summary where applicable.

4. Contact an Amazon-approved TIC provider.

Do this early enough to leave time for testing, verification, document corrections, or retesting if necessary.

5. Audit your product detail pages.

Make sure model numbers, part numbers, manufacturer or brand information, warning statements, and compliance details are complete and consistent.

6. Check for prohibited batteries.

Pay particular attention to cylindrical lithium-ion batteries such as 18650 and 21700 cells and other restricted configurations.

 

A Compliance Check Now Can Prevent a Bigger Inventory Problem Later

For Amazon sellers, lithium battery compliance is no longer something to deal with only when a shipment reaches the warehouse or an ASIN is flagged.

 

Testing, documentation, product labeling, Seller Central information, and transportation requirements increasingly need to match from the start.

 

The updated Amazon lithium battery policy makes that preparation even more important. Sellers with affected inventory should use the time before September 30 to review their products, confirm their testing status, obtain the correct UN 38.3 test report, and complete TIC verification where required.

 

For businesses shipping lithium batteries from China to Amazon fulfillment centers in Europe, compliance should also be checked before cargo is handed over for international transportation. Battery documentation can affect not only Amazon listing eligibility but also export handling, dangerous goods acceptance, airline or ocean carrier requirements, and customs clearance.

 

At Forest Shipping, we recommend confirming both marketplace compliance and transportation requirements before arranging your shipment. Doing the paperwork early is usually far easier than trying to resolve a suspended listing while inventory is already in transit or sitting overseas.

 

Policy reminder: Amazon requirements can change and may be applied differently by marketplace, ASIN, and seller account. Always use the compliance notice shown in your own Seller Central account as the final reference for your required action and deadline.