New EU Battery Regulation

New EU requirements for battery regulation and integrated market solutions

The new battery regulation in the European Union has far-reaching implications for manufacturers, importers, distributors of batteries and battery-powered products.  The Batteries Act, 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 requirements for regulating the new battery.

1. Sustainable battery design

The new battery regulation requires manufacturers to design batteries for easy disassembly, reuse and recycling.  It should also ensure that batteries are durable, energy efficient and have a low environmental impact.

2. battery marking

Batteries must be equipped with clear and easy-to-understand information about their performance, durability and energy efficiency.  This information will help consumers make informed decisions about which batteries to choose.

3. restrictions on hazardous materials

The new Batteries Act restricts the use of hazardous substances, including lead, cadmium and mercury.  Batteries and battery-powered products must also comply with REACH regulation and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive.

4. Producer Responsibility

Manufacturers, importers, distributors of batteries and battery-powered products shall take responsibility for the collection, treatment and recycling of waste batteries.  They also need to provide consumers with information on how to dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

5. registration requirements

Manufacturers, importers and distributors of batteries and battery-powered products must register with the national authorities of each EU country where the product is sold.  They must also report the sales volume for each type of product.

How ComplyMarket can help you:

• At ComplyMarket, we understand the challenges of complying with EU battery regulation requirements.
• ComplyDoC: is an intelligent IT and the first-ever open-source cloud solution for supply chain sustainability, chemicals and product compliance management to gather information from suppliers.
• ComplyMarket can support the certification process and provide notified body services. For battery manufacturers and importers.
• We also offer customized consulting services to help you achieve your new battery regulation requirements.

Don't wait until the last minute to comply with new EU regulations for batteries.  Contact Complimarket today to learn more about our solutions and how we can help you achieve your compliance goals.