The latest rules for energy storage battery barcodes

What is the battery regulation?

The Battery Regulation is the first EU legislation to adopt a life-cycle approach, addressing sourcing, manufacturing, use, and waste management in a single policy document. To support the implementation of this Regulation, the JRC performs experiments at its battery testing laboratory to evaluate battery safety and performance.

When does the battery regulation come into effect?

The regulation started to apply on 18 February 2024. Until 18 August 2025, the regulation will coexist with the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC). But from 18 August 2025, the regulation will be the main EU legislation for batteries since the Battery Directive is repelled to a great extent at that date.

What is the EU Battery regulation 2023/1542?

In July 2023, a new EU battery regulation (Regulation 2023/1542) was approved by the EU. The aim of the regulation is to create a harmonized legislation for the sustainability and safety of batteries. The regulation started to apply on 18 February 2024. Until 18 August 2025, the regulation will coexist with the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).

What is a waste battery regulation?

Shipment of Waste Batteries: The regulation addresses the shipment of waste batteries outside the EU. Reporting Obligations: Reporting obligations are introduced, and there are specific deadlines for implementing various aspects of the regulation, with certain requirements coming into effect in different phases from 2024 to 2028.

What is the new EU Battery regulation?

The new EU Battery Regulation aims to make the battery value chain more sustainable. To support this goal, the JRC contributed to the preparation and negotiation of the Regulation and will continue to provide technical support for its implementation from 2024 onwards.

Do batteries need to be CE marked?

Requirements associated with a new CE conformity assessment of batteries are introduced in the Regulation. This means that all batteries, regardless of whether they are used in a product or supplied separately, need to be CE marked according to this regulation.