EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

• Subdivision of battery types into portable batteries, batteries for light transport, batteries for electric vehicles, industrial batteries and starter batteries

• Batteries must have a CE marking based on an EU Declaration of Conformity and a corresponding conformity assessment procedure

• Introduction of a digital battery passport and mandatory declaration on CO2 footprint and corresponding labelling for:

  • Electric vehicle batteries

  • Batteries for light transport such as electric bicycles or scooters

  • Rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity of > 2 kWh

• Portable batteries must be easily removable and replaceable by consumers themselves from electrical appliances; in the case of LV batteries, this must be possible by independent professionals at any time during the life of the product

• A due diligence strategy for all economic operators (turnover > 40 million euros; exception: SMEs)

• Stricter targets for the collection of spent batteries: for portable batteries 45% by 2023 (63% by 2027, 73% by 2030). For light transport batteries, a quota of 51% by 2028 and 61% by 2031 is envisaged

• New recycling targets for spent batteries: Lithium 50% by 2027 (80% by 2031); Cobalt, Copper, Lead and Nickel 90% by 2027 (95% by 2031)

• New targets for minimum amount of recycled content for use in new batteries (from waste from battery production and consumers)

  • From 18.08.2031: 16% for cobalt, 85% for lead, 6% for lithium and 6% for nickel

  • From 18.08.2036: 26% for cobalt, 85% for lead, 12% for lithium and 15% for nickel

• Producers are required to appoint an Extended Producer Responsibility Authorised Representative in each country where they do not have a registered office.

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