SGS Finland gains EU Battery Regulation Notified Body status

SGS Fimko Oy in Helsinki has been designated a Notified Body under the EU Battery Regulation, expanding its ability to assess batteries and accumulators for EU market compliance. The move adds to SGS’s regulatory footprint in Finland and broadens access to testing and certification services for manufacturers.

Why it matters: - SGS Fimko Oy can now support battery and accumulator makers seeking compliance with EU rules under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. - The designation can speed access to conformity assessment services for companies preparing products for the European market. - The approval adds another regulated pathway for manufacturers that need battery testing, verification and quality-system review.

What happened: - SGS announced that its Helsinki team, SGS Fimko Oy, has been designated as a Notified Body under the EU Battery Regulation. - The notification covers conformity assessment services for batteries and accumulators. - The scope also includes Module D1 for quality assurance of production processes and Module G for unit verification.

The details: - SGS said the designation strengthens its position as a conformity assessment provider in Finland and globally. - SGS now holds 12 Notified Body designations in Finland across multiple regulatory frameworks. - Those frameworks include medical devices, electromagnetic compatibility and radio equipment. - FINAS-accredited quality system certification services are also available. - SGS battery services include safety and performance testing, supply chain audits and regulatory support. - The company says those services are designed to support faster approvals, harmonized test methodologies and consistent reporting.

Between the lines: - The designation extends SGS’s role deeper into the EU compliance chain at a time when battery regulation is becoming more demanding. - The expanded scope suggests manufacturers may be able to consolidate more testing and certification work with one provider. - Stronger local capacity in Finland may reduce bottlenecks for companies selling into the European market.

What's next: - SGS is likely to use the new designation to serve more battery customers seeking EU market access. - Manufacturers will be able to route more battery compliance work through SGS Fimko Oy in Helsinki. - The broader SGS Finland portfolio gives the company more room to cross-sell related certification and testing services.