New EU Battery Regulation

New EU Battery Regulation Requirements 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 Batteries 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 design batteries for easy disassembly, reuse, and recycling. They must also ensure that the batteries are durable, energy-efficient, and have a low environmental impact.

• 2.  Drum Labeling

Batteries should 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.

• 3.  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.

• 4.  Producer Responsibility

Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of batteries and battery-powered products should take responsibility for the collection, treatment, and recycling of waste batteries. They should also 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 volumes of each type of product.

How ComplyMarket can help you:

• At ComplyMarket, we understand the challenges of meeting EU battery regulation requirements.
• ComplyDoC: is an intelligent IT solution and the first open-source cloud solution for supply chain sustainability, product and 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 consulting services to help you achieve 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.