Strengthens Crackdown on illegal Battery Recyclers and Unregulated Lithium Workshops — GBE Battery Ensures 100% A-Grade Cell Supply

Location: Hefei, China

China  lithium battery industry continues to expand rapidly, but alongside this growth, the government has intensified regulatory checks to eliminate illegal battery recyclers, unlicensed lithium workshops, and unqualified battery refurbishing operations. These actions aim to protect global buyers, ensure supply chain safety, and maintain high-quality standards across the industry.

As the crackdown accelerates, GBE Battery reinforces its commitment to providing only A-grade, factory-new lithium cells, ensuring customers receive safe, reliable, and fully compliant products.

Why China Is Cracking Down on Illegal Battery Recycling and Underground Workshops

In recent years, some unauthorized businesses have engaged in:

• Repackaging or repainting used / B-grade / scrap cells

• Selling recycled batteries as “new grade” lithium products

• Operating unlicensed production workshops with no QC or safety standards

• Mixing unqualified cells into large battery packs, creating safety hazards

• Environmental violations in battery dismantling and chemical handling

These practices result in:

Battery fires and explosions
False labeling and inconsistent performance
Poor cycle life and hidden risks
Damage to China's battery industry reputation

To protect the global lithium battery supply chain, Chinese authorities have strengthened inspections, shut down illegal workshops, and implemented strict traceability requirements for genuine cell manufacturers.

Regions with Publicly Reported Unregulated Battery Cell Recyclers/Small Workshops

According to multiple media reports and industry investigations:

Guangdong Province

Reports indicate the existence of numerous small, unlicensed dismantling workshops in Dongguan and other areas.--China Energy News, Sina Finance

These small workshops often use violent dismantling methods to recycle power batteries.--Sina Finance

In Guangzhou, there is a stark contrast between legitimate recycling plants and illegal dismantling workshops.--China Energy News

Henan/Jiangsu Provinces

Media reports indicate that some small workshops are active in provinces such as Henan and Jiangsu, aggressively acquiring used battery resources at high prices.-news.cctv.com Local governments (such as Sichuan Province) are also strengthening the management of used power battery recycling.

Sichuan Provincial People's Government

Liaoning Province An Outlook Weekly report mentions that while Liaoning Province has large, legitimate dismantling plants, it also has numerous small, unregulated recycling organizations.- Outlook Weekly

⚠️ Why are these areas receiving special attention?

High recycling volume areas: Guangdong (Dongguan, Guangzhou) is a region with a highly developed electric vehicle and battery industry, resulting in a large volume of retired batteries. This has attracted unregulated recyclers.

Complete industrial chain: Some provinces possess dismantling, recycling, and reuse capabilities, but insufficient regulation allows small workshops to operate.

Increased regulatory: As the national government cracks down on the waste power battery recycling system, local authorities are intensifying their crackdowns on illegal workshops. These hotspots are also under concentrated scrutiny.

In recent years, China has intensified its efforts to regulate the substandard power battery recycling market, particularly in provinces such as Guangdong (e.g., Dongguan, Guangzhou), Henan, Jiangsu, Sichuan, and Liaoning, where numerous unlicensed small workshops and underground dismantling plants exist.

In response, GBE Battery firmly supports the national recycling regulatory policies and consistently insists on sourcing Grade A lithium battery cells from legitimate channels. All our cells come from certified, legitimate factories, possessing complete testing reports and traceability systems, eliminating any refurbished or recycled cells of unknown origin.

Choosing GBE Battery means choosing a safe, compliant, and traceable high-quality supply chain.

What This Means for Global Importers

With enforcement increasing, buyers must choose certified, trustworthy suppliers that offer:

• Verified A-grade lithium cells (with serial numbers & factory data)

• Compliance with UN38.3 / MSDS / IEC standards

• Stable production capability and long-term supply contracts

• Transparent sourcing from major cell brands such as Gotion, CATL, EVE, REPT, etc.

This is why working with reputable exporters like GBE Battery is more important than ever.

GBE Battery Guarantees 100% A-Grade Lithium Cells

As a long-term supplier in the global lithium industry, GBE Battery does NOT source any recycled, repacked, or B-grade cells.
Instead, we offer:

✅ 100% A-grade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) & NCM cells

From trusted brands such as:

• Gotion High-Tech

• EVE

• REPT

✅ Full factory test reports + serial number traceability

Customers can verify:

• Capacity

• Voltage

• Internal resistance

• Batch number

• QC records

✅ Strict pack assembly & quality control

• Cell matching within tight tolerances

• Professional BMS integration

• Reliability testing before shipment

✅ Global supply for EVs, storage systems, and industrial applications

Including:

• Energy storage battery packs

• Golf cart lithium batteries

• AGV/AMR power systems

• E-scooter & e-motorcycle battery packs

• Telecom 48V systems

Commitment to a Clean, Safe, and Transparent Supply Chain

China strengthened regulations will benefit the global lithium market by eliminating unsafe and fraudulent producers.
GBE Battery fully supports these efforts and will continue providing high-quality, compliant, and internationally certified lithium battery solutions.

Contact GBE Battery for Verified A-Grade Cells and Packs

Website: www.gbebattery.com
Email: info@gbebattery.com

GBE Battery — Your trusted source for safe, certified, and 100% A-grade lithium battery cells.