Why Safety and Certification Matter in Micromobility

As micromobility continues to grow, ensuring the safety and reliability of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other electric vehicles is essential. ISO/IEC 17065 certification helps manufacturers demonstrate compliance, reduce risk, and build trust with consumers and regulators.

 

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What Is ISO/IEC 17065 Certification?

ISO/IEC 17065 certification demonstrates that your organization operates with a accredited certification system, one that ensures ongoing compliance, quality assurance, and risk management. This goes far beyond a one-time test it’s an ongoing validation of your company’s commitment to quality and safety.

ISO/IEC 17065 certification provides:

  • Continuous oversight of manufacturing processes

  • Factory audits and ongoing surveillance

  • Market or production sampling to verify long-term product compliance

Testing vs. Certification: What’s the Difference?

While testing confirms a product’s quality at a given point in time, certification establishes a continuous, accredited process that ensures ongoing compliance and accountability throughout the product lifecycle. For manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, certification is not just about meeting legal requirements it’s about reducing risk, building trust, and protecting your brand.

Micromobility Safety standards for Certification

ACT Lab provides product testing and certification support for all three UL standards under ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation, helping ensure your products meet both international certification and North American safety requirements. Micromobility products often require compliance with key UL safety standards:

  • UL 2849 – Safety standard for electrical systems of e-bikes, covering drive systems, batteries, and chargers to prevent electrical and fire hazards.

  • UL 2271 – Covers rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs used in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications, ensuring battery reliability, performance, and thermal safety.

  • UL 2272 – Focuses on electrical drive train systems in personal e-mobility devices such as e-scooters and hoverboards, addressing fire and electrical shock risks.

ISO/IEC 17065 certification is a comprehensive process that includes:

  1. Rigorous Testing: verification against relevant safety and performance standards

  2. Comprehensive Document Review: assessment of all technical and quality documentation

  3. Factory Audits: evaluation of manufacturing consistency and process control

  4. Ongoing Re-Certification: continuous auditing and sampling to ensure continued compliance

Start your certification today: ISO/IEC 17065 Certification

About ACT Lab
ACT Lab is an independent third-party ISO/IEC 17025 testing laboratory and ISO/IEC 17065 certification body specializing in consumer product safety and compliance. Specialties include mechanical and chemical testing of bicycles, bicycle components, e-bicycles and accessories, helmets and head protection, scooters, sporting goods, children’s products, toys, outdoor industry products and more. Founded in 2008, with operations in USA, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Czech Republic, ACT Lab allows customers to deliver safer, more reliable products more effectively and consistently to market. For more information, please visit act-lab.com.

About COTECNA
COTECNA is a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services. We offer solutions to facilitate trade and make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories provides expertise across five key sectors: government & trade solutions, agriculture, food safety, minerals & metals, and consumer goods & retail. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, COTECNA started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 5,000 employees in more than 100 offices across approximately 50 countries.  For more information, please visit cotecna.com.