Batteries Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/1561
The regulation covers every battery placed on the EU market, alone or built into a product: substances, performance, labelling, carbon footprint, recycled content, EPR and supply-chain due diligence. EV, light means of transport (LMT) and industrial batteries over 2 kWh need an electronic battery passport reached through a QR code from 18 February 2027.
Who is covered
Manufacturers, importers, distributors, authorised representatives, fulfilment providers, producers (EPR), and anyone placing products with portable batteries on the market (removability). Categories: portable, LMT, starting-lighting-ignition, industrial and EV. Due diligence does not apply below EUR 40 million net turnover (unless part of a larger group).
Your duties
- Battery passport for every LMT, industrial (over 2 kWh) and EV battery from 18 February 2027, reached by QR code and registered in the EU registry
- QR code on all batteries from 18 February 2027
- Label with general information, capacity and the crossed-out bin; CE marking and declaration of conformity
- Portable batteries in appliances must be removable and replaceable by the user from 18 February 2027
- Register as a producer in each country before selling there; distance sellers appoint an EPR authorised representative
- Due diligence policy, notified-body check and public report from 18 August 2027 (EUR 40 million turnover or more)
- Carbon footprint declaration once the methodology acts apply
Product data it needs
- Manufacturer, battery category and identifier (model, batch, serial)
- Place and date of manufacture, weight, capacity, chemistry
- Hazardous substances and critical raw materials above 0.1 %
- Material composition and carbon footprint (when required)
- Recycled and renewable content
- Rated capacity, voltages, power, expected lifetime in cycles, temperature range, warranty
- Declaration of conformity; waste prevention information
- State of health and status (original, repurposed, remanufactured, waste)
How xProduct helps
- Battery passport with identity and label, performance, durability and health
- Units (one passport per battery)
- Restricted data for authorities and partners
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