EU Lead-Acid Battery Directive

Understanding the Batteries Regulation

The Regulation entered into force on 17 August 2023 and repeals the Batteries Directive (Directive 2006/66/EC). It continues to restrict the use of mercury and cadmium in

Battery Directive Guide for EU Importers: An Overview

The Battery Directive states that batteries and accumulators that contain more than 0.0005% by weight of mercury or mercury compounds are prohibited to be placed in the

New EU regulatory framework for batteries

Rechargeable battery types include lead -acid, lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, and nickel-cadmium batteries. In 2018, lead -acid batteries (LABs) provided approximately 72 % of global

Council adopts new regulation on batteries and waste batteries

The regulation of the European Parliament and the Council will apply to all batteries including all waste portable batteries, electric vehicle batteries, industrial batteries,

Sustainability rules for batteries and waste batteries | EUR-Lex

The regulation amends Directive 2008/98/EC on waste management (see summary) and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products (see

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2. LEGAL BASIS, SUBSIDIARITY AND PROPORTIONALITY • Legal basis The proposal is based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which must be

EU Battery Regulation

The new EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 entered into force on 17 August 2023 and covers the whole lifecycle of batteries from production to reuse and recycling. While the Battery

New EU rules for more sustainable and ethical batteries

On 14 June 2023, the European Parliament adopted an update of the EU''s battery directive to ensure that batteries can be repurposed, remanufactured or recycled at the end of their life. The new rules are linked to

Battery Directive

The first of the western European directives dealing with waste management was the "Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on Waste." [4] It didn''t mention batteries or chemicals

Sustainability rules for batteries and waste batteries | EUR-Lex

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 concerning batteries and waste batteries, amending Directive 2008/98/EC and Regulation

EU battery regulations: what do the new rules mean?

These include the displacement of valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, which are highly recycled, new energy storage installations for grid demand-response

Batteries: deal on new EU rules for design, production and waste

Minimum levels of recovered cobalt (16%), lead (85%), lithium (6%) and nickel (6%) from manufacturing and consumer waste must be reused in new batteries; All waste

Press corner | European Commission

The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council aiming to make all batteries placed on the EU market more

New law on more sustainable, circular and safe

Batteries

EU rules on batteries aim to make batteries sustainable throughout their entire life cycle – from the sourcing of materials to their collection, recycling and repurposing. In the

New EU rules for more sustainable and ethical batteries

On 14 June 2023, the European Parliament adopted an update of the EU''s battery directive to ensure that batteries can be repurposed, remanufactured or recycled at the

A new EU regulatory framework for batteries

Batteries Directive, would govern the entire battery lifecycle. It would establish mandatory requirements for sustainability (such as carbon footprint rules, minimum recycled content,

Understanding the new EU Battery Regulation | TÜV SÜD

The new EU Battery Regulation, Regulation 2023/1542, introduces significant changes and requirements aimed at enhancing the sustainability and safety of batteries and

Batteries

EU rules on batteries aim to make batteries sustainable throughout their entire life cycle – from the sourcing of materials to their collection, recycling and repurposing. In the current energy context, the new rules

FAQ on the EU battery regulation

The EU battery regulation was adopted June 14, 2023, and it replaces the current batteries legislation, EU Directive 2006/66/EC Battery Directive. The regulation seeks to protect human health and the environment

Questions and Answers on Sustainable Batteries Regulation

batteries. The targets for recycling efficiency of lead-acid batteries are increased, and new targets for lithium batteries are introduced, in light of the importance of lithium for the battery value

Regulation

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 concerning batteries and waste batteries, amending Directive 2008/98/EC and

New law on more sustainable, circular and safe batteries enters

Since 2006, batteries and waste batteries have been regulated at EU level under the Batteries Directive. The Commission proposed to revise this Directive in December

EU Lead-Acid Battery Directive [PDF]

6 FAQs about [EU Lead-Acid Battery Directive]

What information is available in the batteries directive 2006/66/EC?

15) of the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC provides access to detailed information on batteries and accumulators produced and waste generated. For questions about EU environmental policy, please contact repealing in 2025 the , , ,

What are EU rules on batteries?

EU rules on batteries aim to make batteries sustainable throughout their entire life cycle – from the sourcing of materials to their collection, recycling and repurposing.

Which batteries are not covered by the EU directive?

The directive does not cover batteries used in equipment to protect EU countries' security or for military purposes, or in equipment designed to be sent into space. With some exceptions for portable batteries used in emergency and alarm systems or medical equipment.

Are batteries regulated in the EU?

Since 2006, batteries and waste batteries have been regulated at EU level under the Batteries Directive. The Commission proposed to revise this Directive in December 2020 due to new socioeconomic conditions, technological developments, markets, and battery uses. Demand for batteries is increasing rapidly.

Why did the European Commission propose a new battery directive?

The Commission proposed to revise this Directive in December 2020 due to new socioeconomic conditions, technological developments, markets, and battery uses. Demand for batteries is increasing rapidly. It is set to increase 14-fold globally by 2030 and the EU could account for 17% of that demand.

What is Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 regarding batteries and waste batteries?

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE REGULATION? It aims to ensure that, in the future, batteries have a low carbon footprint, use minimal harmful substances, need fewer raw materials from non- European Union (EU) countries and are collected, reused and recycled to a high degree within the EU.

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