New EU Battery Regulation Requirements & ComplyMarket Solutions
The European Union's new battery regulation has far-reaching implications for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of batteries and battery-powered products. The Batteries Regulation, which was proposed in December 2020, aims to ensure that batteries placed on the EU market are sustainable and safe throughout their entire life cycle. Here's what you need to know about the new battery regulation requirements.
- Sustainable Battery Design
The new battery regulation requires manufacturers to design batteries for easy dismantling, re-use, and recycling. They must also ensure that batteries are durable, energy-efficient, and have a low environmental impact.
- Battery Labeling
Batteries must be labeled with clear and easily understandable information about their performance, durability, and energy efficiency. This information will help consumers make informed decisions about which batteries to choose.
- Restrictions on Hazardous Substances
The new battery regulation restricts the use of hazardous substances, including lead, cadmium, and mercury. Batteries and battery-powered products must also comply with the REACH regulation and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
- Producer Responsibility
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of batteries and battery-powered products must take responsibility for the collection, treatment, and recycling of waste batteries. They must also provide consumers with information on how to dispose of batteries in an environmentally-friendly way.
- Registration Requirements
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of batteries and battery-powered products must register with national authorities in each EU country where the product is sold. They must also report the sales volumes of each product type.
How ComplyMarket Can Help You:
- At ComplyMarket, we understand the challenges of complying with EU battery regulation requirements.
- ComplyDoC: is an intelligent IT and first ever open source code cloud solution for Supply Chain sustainability, chemical & product compliance Management to collect information from suppliers.
- ComplyMarket can support the certification process and provide notified body services to battery manufacturers and importers.
- We also offer ad hoc consultant services to help you achieve the new battery regulation requirements.
Don't wait until the last minute to comply with the new EU battery regulation. Contact ComplyMarket today to learn more about our solutions and how we can help you meet your compliance goals.
ComplyMarket is a Total Compliance Solutions provider, using the power of AI to identify compliance requirements and perform risk assessments. Our expertise extends to the development of the first-ever open-source software designed specifically for supply chain management. This groundbreaking tool enables the efficient collection of compliance and sustainability information from suppliers, empowering our clients to uphold the highest standards of regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.