Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries

Summary

Covers all batteries placed on the EU market: carbon footprint declarations, labelling, removability/replaceability of portable batteries (from 2027), CE marking.

Scope

Applies to all batteries placed on the EU market, including those incorporated into appliances and vehicles (Art. 1). Key dates: carbon footprint (EV/LMT from 2025-2026), removable/replaceable portable batteries (Art. 11, from 18 Feb 2027), CE marking.

Obligations for the manufacturer

• ▸ Affix CE marking and prepare technical documentation
• ▸ Apply label/marking requirements (capacity, chemistry, separate-collection symbol)
• ▸ Design products so portable batteries are removable/replaceable by end-users (Art. 11, from 2027)
• ▸ Provide carbon footprint declaration (EV/LMT batteries, phased from 2025)