BS EN 61429:1997

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Marking
    3.1 Location of the symbol
    3.2 Dimensional rules for the symbol
4 Conditions of marking
5 Visible impact
6 Recommendations
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications
Figure 1 - ISO recycling symbol 7000-1135
Figure 2 - EC-symbol of a crossed through roll out
           container
Figure 3 - Disposition of the recycling symbol with
           the EC-symbol and the chemical symbol
Figure 4 - Disposition of the recycling symbol with the
           EC-symbol and the chemical symbol -
           alternative

Specifies the utilization conditions of recycling symbol of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) associated with the chemical symbols designating the battery electrochemical system. Applicable to lead acid and nickel-cadmium batteries.

This European Standard defines the conditions of utilization of the recycling symbol of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) combined with the indication regarding EC directives associated with the chemical symbols indicating the electrochemical system of the battery.

NOTE The term “battery” as used throughout this standard covers batteries constituted of several single cells as well as single cells distributed and used separately.

In all cases cells have to be marked individually with the exception of those constituting a battery or a subassembly that cannot be dismantled. For example, traction batteries and stationary batteries should be marked on or near the type plate only.

The object of this standard is to present recommendations concerning the size of the symbol and its location on the surface of the cells and batteries or on the packages of button cells.