EU Battery Regulations: Latest Developments and Compliance Strategies

This document provides a comprehensive interpretation of the latest developments in EU battery regulations, which will officially replace the original battery directive on August 18, 2025. It covers key modules including hazardous substances restrictions, carbon footprint calculation and verification, recycled content requirements, and performance and durability standards. The document details implementation suggestions for core provisions such as labeling, battery passport, due diligence, and waste battery management. It also analyzes product testing standards and conformity assessment requirements. The regulations impose obligations on various economic operators including manufacturers, importers, and authorized representatives, requiring them to ensure battery removability and replaceability, provide health and life expectancy information, and establish quality systems. The document emphasizes the complexity of compliance across the supply chain, from material suppliers to end users, and offers guidance on establishing hazardous substances management systems and participating in supply chain due diligence. It is authored by Dr. Moro Chen, a senior engineer and global manager of green products at SGS, with extensive experience in battery regulatory compliance.