New EU battery regulation requirements & Comlymarket Solutions
The new battery rules of the European Union have extensive implications for manufacturers, importers and battery distributors and battery -powered products. The battery rule, proposed on December 2020, aims to ensure that the battery placed in the EU market is sustainable and secure throughout its entire life cycle. Here's what you need to know about the new battery rules requirements.
- 1. Design of a sustainable battery
New battery rules require manufacturers to design batteries to be easily dismantled, reused and recycled. They must also ensure that the battery is durable, energy efficient, and has low environmental effects.
The battery must be labeled with clear and easy to understand information about their performance, durability and energy efficiency. This information will help users make informed decisions about the battery they want to choose.
- 3. Restrictions on harmful substances
New battery rules limit the use of hazardous substances, including lead, cadmium and mercury. Battery and battery -powered products must also comply with the Reach rules and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) instructions.
- 4. Manufacturer's responsibility
Manufacturers, importers and battery distributors and battery -powered products must be responsible for the collection, treatment and recycling of waste batteries.They must also give users information on how to dispose of the battery in a friendly way.
- 5. Registration requirements
Manufacturers, importers and battery distributors and battery -powered products must register with the National Authority in each EU country where the product is sold.They must also report the sales volume of each product type.
How ComlyMarket can help you:
- In Comlymarket, we understand the challenge of complying with EU battery regulations.
- Complydoc: is the Smart IT and the first Open Open Source Code solution for supply chain sustainability, chemical & product compliance management to gather information from suppliers.
- COMPLYMARKET can support the certification process and provide the body service informed to the manufacturer and import of the battery.
- We also offer Ad Hoc consulting services to help you meet new battery regulatory requirements.
Don't wait until the last minute to comply with the new EU battery rules. Contact COMPLYMARKET today to learn more about our solutions and how we can help you achieve your compliance goals.