New EU battery regulation

New requirements of the EU Battery Regulation and 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 Battery Regulation, proposed in December 2020, aims to ensure that batteries placed on the EU market are sustainable and safe throughout their life cycle. Here's what you need to know about the new battery regulation requirements.

• 1.      Sustainable battery design

The new battery regulation requires manufacturers to develop batteries for easy disassembly, reuse and recycling. You also need to make sure that batteries are durable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly.

• 2.      Battery Labeling

Batteries must be labelled 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.      <span lang="NL" style="mso-ansi-language: NL;">Restrictions on hazardous substances

The new battery regulation restricts the use of hazardous substances such as 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.

• 4.      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 the environmentally friendly disposal of batteries.

• 5.      registration requirements

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

How ComplyMarket can help you:

• At ComplyMarket, we understand the challenges of complying with EU battery regulations.
• ComplyDoC: is an intelligent IT and first 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 services to battery manufacturers and importers.
• We also offer ad-hoc consulting services to help you meet the new requirements for battery regulation.

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 achieve your compliance goals.