The EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is fully enforceable across all 27 member states as of February 18, 2024, replacing Directive 2006/66/EC by August 18, 2025. It mandates CE marking (mandatory since August 2024), a Digital Battery Passport (required by February 2027 for EV, LMT, and industrial >2kWh batteries), recycled content targets, and supply chain due diligence for operators with >€40...
EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542: Trade Compliance Intelligence Briefing
Enforcement Status The Regulation entered into force on August 17, 2023, and became directly applicable across all EU Member States on February 18, 2024[1][2]. Unlike the previous directive, it requires no national incorporation and is uniformly enforceable[3]. Full implementation is scheduled by August 18, 2025, when the old Directive 2006/66/EC will be repealed[2][3]. Market surveillance authorities can order the withdrawal or recall of non-compliant batteries, and products without a valid passport or carbon footprint declaration are blocked at the EU border[5][6].
Compliance Requirements Key mandatory obligations include: CE Marking: Mandatory for all batteries (portable, EV, industrial, LMT) starting August 18, 2024[2][10]. Digital Battery Passport: Required for EV, industrial (>2 kWh), and LMT batteries placed on the market from February 18, 2027, accessible via QR code[2][3][5]. Carbon Footprint: Declarations for EV batteries are due since February 2025; phased thresholds apply until 2036[2][5]. Recycled Content: Minimum targets for critical raw materials (cobalt, lithium, nickel, graphite) in industrial batteries >2 kWh[2][3]. Due Diligence: Economic operators with >€40 million turnover must implement supply chain risk management policies by August 18, 2025[3][5]. Removability: Portable batteries must be easily removable by end-users; instructions must be permanently available online[2][3].
Penalty Amounts Specific penalty amounts are not standardized at the EU level. Article 93 mandates that each Member State determine penalties that are effective, proportionate, and dissuasive[5][6]. Consequences include: Fines and sanctions (defined nationally)[6] Prohibition from selling non-compliant products[6] Mandatory corrective actions (e.g., retroactive CE conformity)[6] Product recalls and suspension of online listings (e.g., Amazon)[6] Liability for damages under product safety legislation[6]
Non-compliance effectively halts market access, as authorities can block entry or force recalls[5][6].
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