February 12, 2023 - The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) has announced the formation of an e-bicycle specific database that focuses on current certifications and insurances held. The database will be used as a resource for members, to quickly access, to review multiple brands insurances and certifications held. The NBDA is encouraging all e bike suppliers and manufacturers to add their contact information and credentials to this list.
“My hope is that this comprehensive list will allow retailers to quickly determine which products they wish to bring into their stores and offer for sale to their community. We saw a need for the industry to have a quick resource to navigate the multiple brands on the market, with the formation we now hope that brands support the effort by contributing their data thus allowing for their partners to have easy access to this important information,” said NBDA President Heather Mason.
The NBDA is asking for suppliers and manufacturers for e bicycles to submit data to the database. Specifically, the database asks for contact information, product certifications held (UL 2849, UL 2271, UL 2272, EN15194), CPSC Certification and product liability insurances. There is also space given to upload supporting documentation.
The database will be under constant review by both the NBDA and associated firms, testing labs and brokers to ensure the information submitted is accurate. Although the NBDA and partners will give due diligence to ensure accuracy, the NBDA and partners cannot be held liable for inaccurate information found within. Access to the database is restricted to NBDA members, however all companies may submit and edit data within. The information will not be sold or given out.
The NBDA has been working closely with the team at Human Powered Solutions to bring resource and education forward to retailers and the industry at large around e-bicycles and battery safety. Past resources have included webinars for retailers on safe storage and handling and the publication of a PDF for retailers to provide to consumers at POP.
For those brands wishing to submit data to the database you can do so here. NBDA Members may access the database, which will be continually updated, real time via the member resources area of the NBDA website. Any questions around the database can be submitted to Rachelle Schouten, NBDA Development Director, at Rachelle@NBDA.com.
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