On 2 May 2025, the EAR Foundation (German WEEE and battery registration board) published assessment factors for the safety deposit in accordance with the EU Batteries Regulation (EU-BattVO). In addition to information on the security deposit, calculation formulas and explanations, calculation examples and assessment factors, the document also contains an indication of the amount of the security deposit per tonne of batteries (in euros) depending on the battery type, chemical composition, disposal costs and return rate. It should be noted that the security deposit to be provided under the continued validity of the BattG until 31 December 2025 is limited exclusively to hedging the registration risk. When a Battery Implementation Act comes into force, the risk to be covered and thus the amount of the security deposit may change – even upwards.
It can be assumed that the authorised take-back systems will pass on the costs for the security deposit to the system participants.
take-e-way will keep you informed about the security deposit for batteries as soon as further details become available. The take-e-way consulting team will be happy to answer your questions via +49/40/750687-0 or consulting@take-e-way.de.
Batteries Regulation online training now available
The EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is – alongside the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) – one of the most important to-do topics for sellers, producers and distributors of batteries and rechargeable batteries in the coming months. Due to the great interest in the EU Batteries Regulation, we recommend that you request your personalised EU Batteries Regulation online training course in good time and without obligation.
