New EU Battery Regulation

New EU Battery Regulatory Requirements & ComplyMarket Solutions

The European Union's new battery regulations have 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 entire life cycle. Here's what you need to know about the new battery regulatory requirements.

• >1. Sustainable Battery Design

New battery regulations require manufacturers to design batteries to be easily disassembled, reused, and recycled. They must also ensure that the battery is long-lasting, energy-efficient, and has a low environmental impact.

• >2. Battery Labeling

The battery must be labeled with clear and easy-to-understand information about its performance, durability and energy efficiency. This information will help the user make an informed decision about which battery to choose.

• >3. Restrictions on Hazardous Substances

New battery regulations limit the use of hazardous materials, including lead, cadmium, and mercury. Batteries and battery-powered products must also comply with REACH regulations and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.

• >4. Producer Responsibility

Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of batteries and battery-powered products must be responsible for the collection, treatment, and recycling of waste batteries. They must also provide information to the user on how to dispose of the battery in an environmentally friendly manner.

• 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. They must also report the sales volume of each type of product.

How ComplyMarket Can Help You:

• At ComplyMarket, we understand the challenges of complying with EU battery regulatory requirements.
• ComplyDoC: is the first intelligent IT and 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 informed body services to battery manufacturers and importers.
• We also offer ad hoc consultancy services to help you achieve the new battery regulatory requirements.

Do not wait until the last minute to comply with the new EU battery regulations. Contact ComplyMarket today to learn more about our solutions and how we can help you achieve your compliance goals.