What changes
The EU battery rule (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) requires a digital record per battery, reachable through a QR code, with its main data. Part of it is public and part only for professionals and authorities. Some data, such as the carbon footprint, will be required later.
Who it affects
The company that sells the battery for the first time in the EU or starts using it itself: the manufacturer, the importer or whoever assembles the battery, depending on the case.
What to start preparing
- Who makes it and which model it is
- What it is made of and whether it contains hazardous substances
- Capacity, performance and durability data
- How it is dismantled and recycled
Your questions, answered
Do all batteries need a passport?
No. Only electric vehicle batteries, light vehicle batteries such as e-bikes and e-scooters, and industrial batteries above 2 kWh. Portable batteries, for example, do not.
Will all the information be public?
No. Part of it is public and part will only be visible to those with a legitimate interest, such as recyclers, repairers or authorities.
I import a product with a battery inside. Does this affect me?
It may. If you are the one selling it for the first time in the EU and the battery falls into one of the three categories, the passport may be your responsibility.