BS EN 61809:2001

Clause
1 General
    1.1 Scope
    1.2 Normative references
    1.3 Definitions
2 General safety considerations
    2.1 Insulation and wiring
    2.2 Venting
    2.3 Temperature/current management
    2.4 Terminal contacts
    2.5 Assembly of cells into batteries
    2.6 Quality plan
3 Type test conditions
4 Specific requirements and tests
    4.1 Intended use simulation
    4.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
5 Information for safety
6 Marking
    6.1 Cell marking
    6.2 Battery marking
    6.3 Other information
7 Packaging
Annex A (informative) Recommendations to equipment
         manufacturers and battery assemblers
Annex B (informative) Recommendations to the end-users
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications
Bibliography

Describes tests and requirements for portable sealed alkaline secondary cells and batteries for their safe operation under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.

Specifies tests and requirements for portable sealed alakline secondary cells and batteries (other than button) for their safe operation under intended use and reasonably foreseable misuse.