EU's new battery regulations

new EU battery regulatory requirements and compliance with market solutions

new in the EU battery regulations have far-reaching implications for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of batteries and battery-powered products. 2020 12 Battery Regulation 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 conditioning requirements.

• 1.            sustainable Continued battery design

new battery regulations require manufacturers to design batteries that are easy to disassemble, reuse and recycle. They must also ensure that the battery is durable, energy-efficient, and has a low environmental impact.

• 2.            battery tag

batteries must be labelled with clear and understandable information on performance, durability and energy efficiency. This information will help consumers make informed decisions about which batteries to choose.

• 3.         Restrictions on Hazardous Substances

new battery regulations restrict 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.

• 4.         Producer responsibility

batteries and battery-powered products must assume responsibility for collecting, disposing of, and recycling waste batteries. They must also provide consumers with information on how to dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner.

• 5.         Registration Requirements

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

How ComplyMarket can help you:

• At ComplyMarket, we understand the challenges of complying with EU battery regulatory requirements.
• ComplyDoC: is an intelligent IT arm and the first-ever open-source cloud solution for supply chain sustainability, chemical and product compliance management to gather information from suppliers.
• ComposeMarket can support the certification process and provide notified body services to battery manufacturers and importers.
• we also offer ad-hoc advisory services to help you meet your new battery management requirements.

Don't wait until the last minute to comply with the new EU battery regulations. Contact ComplieMarket today to find out more about our solutions and how we can help you achieve your compliance goals.