Summary of STC Battery Labelling Requirements
This summary will help you understand CER’s new compliance requirements for critical labelling in battery installations.
The new requirements will come into effect on 1 March 2026. Any battery job installed on or after this date will be assessed under the new requirements before submission to CER.
It is very important that all retailers understand these new requirements and ensure that their appointed installers completely follow the new requirements during installation.
Any labelling which fails to meet the requirements will be regarded as "unqualified" and will be returned for your rectification. This usually requires the installer to revisit the site to attach the missing or incorrect labels to the installed system.
We have also provided a Checklist for retailers and installers. It can be used for internal training. We strongly recommend that all retailers and installers complete their reading of these materials before 1 March 2026 for smoother battery installations and STC claims.
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