EU Battery Regulation
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The European Union has published the new EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542. This replaces the previous EU Battery Directive.
It regulates stricter requirements for the sustainability, safety, labelling, traceability, disposal and recycling of batteries in order to improve environmental and social standards.
Omnitron Griese GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers of mobile power supplies in Europe and supports customers with expertise and knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the new regulation.
We can help you implement the new EU battery regulation!
Intent of the regulation
As part of the introduction of the EU Battery Regulation (BattVO), various steps defined by the EU will be relevant in the coming years and need to be implemented. Below we provide you with a brief overview of the individual requirements.
Requirements for battery producers
To achieve these objectives, the regulation has introduced a series of measures that battery producers and all economic operators who place batteries on the European market must comply with.
In the following, we will show you the most important steps for implementing the EU Battery Regulation.
Gradual entry into force of the requirement
2023
Entry into force of the regulation
2024
Restriction of hazardous substances in portable batteries (Art. 6)
Requirements for the performance and durability of rechargeable industrial batteries, LV batteries and electric vehicle batteries (Art. 10)
Labelling of batteries (Art. 13)
Information on the ageing status and expected service life of batteries
(Art. 14)
Rules and conditions for affixing the CE marking
2025
Information and reporting (Art. 74-75)
Registration and collection of waste batteries (Art. 55-56; 59-61)
Duties of care (Art. 48-50; 52)
Labelling of batteries (Art. 13)
CO₂ footprint for electric vehicle batteries (Art. 7)
2026
Recyclate content percentage Labelling of batteries (Art. 13)
CO₂ footprint for certain industrial batteries (Art. 7)
Performance class for the CO₂ footprint for electric vehicle batteries (Art. 7)
2027
Restrictions on hazardous substances in LV starter, industrial and EV batteries (Art. 6)
Battery passport for LV and certain industrial batteries (Art. 77-78)
Performance class for the CO₂ footprint for certain industrial batteries (Art. 7)
Labelling of batteries with QR code (Art. 13)
2028
CO₂ footprint for LV batteries (Art. 7)
Specification of the percentage recycled content for cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel
Performance and durability requirements for general purpose portable batteries (Art. 9)
Electrochemical performance and shelf life requirements for LV and certain industrial batteries (Art. 10)
2030
Performance class for the CO₂ footprint for LV batteries (Art. 7)
2036
Further requirements in stages until 2036
In our document ‘Battery Ordinance For Trading Goods’,
we provide a practical example of how
the regulation could be implemented in your company.
Grouping of batteries according to intended use
Device Batteries
and sealed batteries weighing up to 5kg for general use, rechargeable and non-rechargeable.
Electric Vehicle Batteries
intended for the propulsion of hybrid or electric vehicles. (EV batteries)
Industrial Batteries
and all other batteries weighing more than 5 kg that are not intended for use in vehicles or light means of transport (energy storage)
LV Batteries
Encapsulated batteries for light means of transport with a weight of up to 25 kg.
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Starter Batteries
Vehicle batteries for starting, lighting and ignition.
The CO² Footprint
For rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity of more than 2 kWh, LV batteries and EV batteries,
the carbon footprint declaration must be included with the product. In future, this will also be possible via a QR code.
THE CARBON FOOTPRINT
DECLARATION MUST CONTAIN
THIS INFORMATION:
- Manufacturer information
- Which manufacturer / Full address
- Battery model information
- Which model is it?
- Location of the production facility
- Full address
- Information about the carbon footprint
- Calculated in kg CO2 equivalent per 1 kWh of total energy delivered by the battery over its expected lifetime.
- CO² footprint
- Differentiated according to life cycle phases
- ID number of the EU Declaration of Conformity
- Further information on the declaration of conformity
- Guide to the CE declaration of conformity
- Weblink to the online version
- Online version of the document that documents the CO2 footprint values.
State of health of the battery
LV batteries and EV batteries as well as stationary battery storage systems must be equipped with a battery management system (BMS). The BMS determines the state of health of the batteries by reading the cell equalisation and state of charge of the battery from the voltage and current values.
Digital Battery Passport
In future, all LV batteries, EV batteries and industrial batteries with a capacity of over 2kWh that are placed on the market in the European Union must be registered electronically. This is to be shown via the ‘battery passport’, which contains a QR code and CE labelling. This ensures compliance with safety requirements and the traceability of the batteries.
The battery passport must contain the following information:
- Manufacturer and brand of the battery
- Battery type
- Batch or serial number
- Identification of the battery model
- Date of manufacture and date of first placing on the market
- Chemical composition
- Potentially harmful substances
- Recyclable raw materials
- Information on repair, reuse and dismantling
QR code to the information
Each battery that requires a battery passport is assigned a QR code. This must be visibly printed or engraved and be large enough to be recognised by reading devices.
If this is not possible due to the type and size of the battery, the accompanying documents must contain the QR code.
CE mark for every battery type
Every battery type placed on the EU market must bear the CE mark visibly and legibly.
In future, a notified certification body will issue the mark. This will then indicate that EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements have been met.
Here too, if this is not possible due to the type and size of the product, it must be affixed to the packaging or accompanying documents. The CE marking must then include the identification number of the certifying body and a hazard pictogram relating to storage, use and transport.
Recycling of used batteries
The ordinance sets binding targets for recycling efficiency and recovery up to 2031.
By 31 December 2031, 95% of materials should be able to be recovered through recycling processes. This applies to the following components: Cobalt, copper, lead, lithium and nickel.
Good to know!
As things stand today, a CE declaration of conformity for batteries in accordance with the EU Battery Regulation can only be drawn up in accordance with Module A (internal production control).
The requirements for the application of other modules, such as Module B (EU type examination) and Module H (full quality assurance), are not yet fully established, especially as there are no notified bodies authorised for these procedures. Therefore, the declaration of conformity is currently made by means of a manufacturer's self-declaration, whereby the manufacturer ensures compliance with the regulations and prepares the necessary technical documentation.
Our guide to the Battery Ordinance
The new regulation and the associated changes are extensive and complex. In our document, we provide a practical example of how the regulation could be implemented in your company.
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Omnitron Griese GmbH has been one of the leading manufacturers and partners for mobile power supplies in Europe for over 45 years
Our expertise and experience are based on the manufacture and trade of batteries and customised battery packs, as well as their certification and approval.
The new EU regulation for batteries poses new challenges for producers of batteries and battery-powered devices. We, at Omnitron, are at your side with our knowledge and expertise to help you fulfil the requirements of the new regulation.
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