SGS Expands Certification Services to Support New E-Micromobility Safety Regulations in New South Wales

(IN BRIEF) SGS is expanding its testing and certification services to comply with new regulations in New South Wales, Australia, aimed at improving the safety of e-micromobility devices and batteries. This expansion allows SGS to issue certifications for e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, and hoverboards, ensuring that these products meet the required safety standards for the Australian market.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 7-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is excited to announce an expansion in its testing and certification services for e-micromobility devices and batteries, ensuring compliance with new safety regulations implemented by the Government of New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

Starting February 1, 2025, mandatory certification requirements will be enforced for e-bikes and their batteries in order to enhance consumer safety and prevent unsafe products from entering the market. Manufacturers and retailers of e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, hoverboards, and their respective batteries in NSW will be required to meet prescribed standards and submit the necessary test reports and documentation for certification approval.

As an approved certification body accredited under AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065 by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ), SGS is well-positioned to issue certificates of approval under the new NSW regulations. Our testing services for e-micromobility devices and batteries are recognized under both the NSW Recognised External Approval Scheme (REAS) and Queensland Recognised External Certification Scheme (RECS).

The relevant standards for certification include:

E-bikes:

ANSI/CAN/UL 2849
AS 15194:2016
EN 15194:2017+A1:2023

E-bike Batteries:

ANSI/CAN/UL 2271
EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021
IEC 62133-2:2017

E-scooters, E-skateboards, and Hoverboards:

ANSI/CAN/UL 2272
AS/NZS 60335.2.114:2023
EN 17128

E-scooter, E-skateboard, and Hoverboard Batteries:

ANSI/CAN/UL 2271
AS/NZS 60335.2.114:2023

Once a product is certified, it must display SGS’s approval number (SGS-XXXXXX-EA) on the label.

With a global network of accredited laboratories, SGS offers comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification services to support manufacturers throughout the product conformity process. This ensures efficient market access, consumer safety, and enhanced brand differentiation.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Media Contact:

Vanessa Lin
Global Ebike Product Manager
Connectivity & Products – Hardlines
t: +886 982 099 541

SOURCE: SGS

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