EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 — Sustainable Batteries

EU battery market lacked sustainability and traceability standards.

Key Obligations

CE marking; carbon footprint declaration; recycled content thresholds; due diligence for cobalt, lithium, nickel, natural graphite; digital battery passport from 2027

Penalty Ranges

Withdrawal from market; fines up to €400,000

Mandatory Deadline: Phased: CE marking from Aug 2024; carbon footprint declaration from Feb 2025; recycled content from Aug 2025

Affected HS Codes: 8506, 8507

Issuing Authority: European Commission

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