While the EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) entered into force in August 2023, many of its key producer requirements come into effect in August 2025. While the previous directive mandated EPR, the new regulation enforces much stricter requirements. Producers placing batteries on the EU market are now legally obligated to register and finance the costs of waste management for all batteries they introduce.

What does this mean for you as a Battery Producer?

For battery producers, August 18, 2025, is a significant date, as several important obligations become applicable from this point onwards, primarily relating to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Producers must register in each EU Member State where they make batteries available on the market for the first time.

What will be the impact on Battery Producers?

Key obligation impacts include:

Mandatory registration in each EU Member State where you operate,
Financial responsibility for waste battery management,
Compliance with specific labelling requirements, especially for separate waste management
Introduction of new battery categories (portable, industrial, automotive, electric vehicle (EV), and light means of transport (LMT) batteries).
Each category has specific requirements and regulations.
Labelling and information to end-users and distributors: Producers must provide clear information and labelling, as well as separate collection symbols (crossed-out wheeled bin) to end-users and distributors on the prevention and management of battery waste.

Why the change?

The new EU Battery Regulation marks the significant shift in Europe's approach to sustainable products. It introduces a comprehensive lifecycle framework, overseeing every stage of battery production, from the initial manufacturing to their use, collection, reuse, and ultimately, recycling. This regulation ushers in a new era of producer responsibility, making sustainability a core focus throughout a battery's entire journey.

Are you prepared?

If you’re unsure how this will impact your current operations or need support getting ready for August 2025. We are here to help.

Let’s take the pressure off and make sure your compliance is on track. Before the deadline hits.

23 Jun 2025 at 10:42 am

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