Definition of Whitelist Battery Recycling Enterprises

White-listed battery recycling enterprises refer to companies that have been reviewed and certified by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China as meeting the Industry Standards and Specifications for the Comprehensive Utilization of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Retired Power Batteries. These enterprises are recognized as qualified and capable of engaging in businesses such as recycling, repurposing, and regenerating retired batteries, positioning them as the "official players" in the power battery recycling industry in China.

Main Qualification Categories

1. Comprehensive Utilization Enterprises
   These companies focus on the multi-layered and multi-purpose utilization of retired NEV power batteries, including repurposing and regenerating processes.

2. Repurposing Enterprises
   These companies carry out necessary testing, classification, disassembly, battery repair, or reassembly of retired power batteries to create repurposed battery products for application in other fields.

3. Regeneration Enterprises
   These companies process retired power batteries through disassembly, crushing, sorting, material recovery, or smelting to achieve resource reutilization.

Application Requirements

1. Enterprise Layout and Project Location

   • Business planning must align with national policies and regional requirements.
   • Land-use documentation must be legitimate.
   • The factory size and operational areas should match the company's comprehensive utilization capacity.

2. Processes and Equipment

   • Regeneration enterprises must have mechanized platforms and processes for the safe disassembly and recycling of retired power batteries.
   • Equipment should include automated systems for battery module crushing and sorting.

3. Resource Recovery and Energy Efficiency

   • Enterprises must adhere to the principle of repurposing before regenerating, enhancing overall utilization efficiency.
   • Energy assessment systems should be established to reduce total energy consumption and improve energy utilization rates.

4. Environmental Protection

   • Enterprises must strictly comply with environmental impact assessment regulations.
   • Projects should meet the “Three Simultaneous Requirements” (design, construction, and operation) for environmental protection.

5. Product Quality and Workforce Training

   • A dedicated quality management department with professional personnel is required.
   • Enterprises must establish a sound quality management system and obtain ISO9001 certification.

6. Safety and Occupational Health

   • Enterprises must adhere to relevant laws and regulations and obtain all necessary safety production permits.

7. Product Traceability

   • Measures for product traceability must be specified, including the ability to implement information-based traceability systems with coding and identification facilities.

Key Features and Benefits of Whitelist Enterprises

These companies typically possess advanced recycling technologies and equipment, enabling efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly processing of retired batteries. Valuable materials are recovered and reused through stringent review and supervision, ensuring that only compliant enterprises can engage in battery recycling. This safeguards environmental and resource security.

Additionally, white-listed enterprises gain access to government policy support and market recognition, which enhances their competitiveness and expands their market share.