All batteries placed on EU market — portable, LMT, SLI, industrial, EV
EU battery market lacked sustainability and traceability standards.
Authority: European Commission
Region: EU
Key Obligations: CE marking; carbon footprint declaration; recycled content thresholds; due diligence for cobalt, lithium, nickel, natural graphite; digital battery passport from 2027
Penalties: Withdrawal from market; fines up to €400,000
Deadline: Phased: CE marking from Aug 2024; carbon footprint declaration from Feb 2025; recycled content from Aug 2025