ELECOM has announced that its mobile batteries are the first products to earn certification under the newly established Eco Mark category No. 169 "Mobile Battery Version 1"[1]. The Eco Mark certification for mobile batteries was launched on April 16, 2026, making it the world's first ISO 14024-compliant environmental label dedicated to this product category[2]. As fires caused by improper disposal of mobile batteries become a growing social issue, the certification offers consumers a new benchmark for choosing products that balance safety and environmental responsibility.
What the New "Eco Mark for Mobile Batteries" Means
The new category No. 169, "Mobile Battery Version 1," was launched on April 16, 2026 by the Japan Environment Association[2]. The background to this move is striking: according to data cited by ELECOM, fires triggered by improper disposal of mobile batteries reach more than 16,000 cases per year in Japan[1]. Domestic collection and recycling of these products also became mandatory on April 1 of this year, putting renewed pressure on the industry to address both safety and circularity at the same time[1].
The Eco Mark criteria boil down to three key pillars[1]. First, the standard requires charge-cycle endurance of at least 500 cycles, exceeding the JIS standard, to ensure safe long-term use. Second, products must offer clear disposal guidance, including information on collection and recycling routes and specific nearby collection points. Third, environmentally conscious design is required, such as easy-to-disassemble structures for recycling and proper handling of rare metals. As an ISO 14024-compliant environmental label, this is the world's first certification framework targeted at mobile batteries[2].
Two ELECOM Series Earn the Inaugural Certification
ELECOM secured certification for two product lines: the DE-C76-10000 series of battery-level-display mobile batteries (10,000 mAh / 22.5 W) and the DE-C46L-10000 series of compact mobile batteries (10,000 mAh / 20 W / USB-C×1 + USB-A×1)[1]. The certification numbers assigned are 26 169 001 and 26 169 002, respectively[1].
Both series use recycled plastic in the housing, which is listed as an optional (recommended) item under the Eco Mark criteria[1]. On the safety side, the products feature a circuit design with five protection functions: over-charge, over-discharge, over-current, short-circuit, and temperature monitoring. To help prevent improperly discarded batteries from causing fires, each unit also carries a printed QR code that points users to the nearest collection points[1]. The packaging is engineered to reduce environmental impact at end-of-life, reflecting an effort to lower the footprint across the entire product lifecycle.
The Eco Mark itself will begin appearing on the DE-C46L-10000 series around summer 2026 and on the DE-C76-10000 series around autumn 2026[1]. All models are sold at open pricing and come in a range of colors including black, white, pink, blue, purple, and a "Shiro-chan" (white character) variant[1].
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ELECOM Mobile Battery 10000mAh 20W USB-C x1 + USB-A x1 Compact Purple DE-C46L-10000PU
Disposal Fires, New Rules, and a Buying Benchmark
Mobile batteries are now everyday essentials for daily life and disaster preparedness, but improper disposal has emerged as an industry-wide problem. Based on a Ministry of the Environment survey for fiscal year 2023 cited by ELECOM, more than 16,000 fires per year stem from improperly discarded mobile batteries[1]. Lithium-ion battery fires have also caused serious damage in waste-collection trucks and processing facilities.
Against this backdrop, the new Eco Mark criteria are designed to require both "safe long-term use" and "appropriate end-of-life collection"[2]. For consumers, that means a new lens beyond price and capacity: how the product will be disposed of and how it has been designed for recyclability. With ELECOM securing the very first certification, other vendors are likely to follow, and retailers that highlight Eco Mark-compliant models on store shelves could help raise overall awareness of how mobile batteries should be chosen and discarded.
Summary
ELECOM's first-ever Eco Mark certification corresponds to the world's first ISO 14024-aligned environmental label for mobile batteries. The DE-C76-10000 and DE-C46L-10000 series satisfy a strict set of criteria, from 500+ charge cycles to detailed disposal guidance, recycled plastic housings, and easy-disassembly designs. With disposal fires becoming a serious social issue, the certification stands to become a clear visual marker for mobile batteries that balance safety with environmental responsibility.
Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001419.000026881.html
Source: https://www.ecomark.jp/info/release/PR260416battery.html
