Battery production in EU lacked sustainability and traceability standards.
["Battery Passport for EV batteries from 2027", "Carbon footprint declaration from 2025", "Recycled content requirements from 2031", "Supply chain due diligence for cobalt, lithium, nickel"]
{"note": "Member state penalties; product withdrawal from EU market"}
Mandatory Deadline: 2025-02-18
Affected HS Codes: ["85"]
Issuing Authority: European Commission