The current standard is developed for the purpose of implementation of Environmental Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China, reducing the impacts of battery on the environment and human health in the production and consumption process and protecting the environment. The current standard presents requirements for raw materials, production process, products, packaging and recycling of battery. The current standard is the revision of Technical Requirement for Environmental Labeling Products ─ Rechargeable Batteries (HJ/T 238-2006) and Technical Requirement for Environmental Labeling Products ─ Mercury Free Dry Cells and Batteries (HJ/T 239-2006). The current standard is applicable to certification of environmental labeling products in China.
