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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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Green Deal: EU agrees new law on more sustainable and circular ...
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
The New EU Battery Regulation – A Comprehensive Overview
To respond to the growing demands, the EU has adopted a New Battery Regulation in July 2023, which replaces the previous Battery Directive from 2006 (EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC). …
A new EU regulatory framework for batteries
A new EU regulatory framework for batteries . Batteries are critical to the EU''s clean energy transition. In December 2020, the European Commission tabled a proposal to modernise the …
EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542)
In addition to restrictions set out in previous directives, the new EU battery regulations mandate restrictions on substances in portable batteries, LMT, and other vehicle batteries, the regulation requires them to contain no …
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 …
Batteries: deal on new EU rules for design, production …
The agreed rules will cover the entire battery life cycle, from design to end-of-life and apply to all types of batteries sold in the EU: portable batteries, SLI batteries (supplying power for starting, lighting or ignition of …
Questions and Answers on Sustainable Batteries Regulation
The existing EU Batteries Directive dates back to 2006 and is no longer up-to-date. New socio-economic conditions, technological developments, markets, and battery uses have emerged …
Directive
Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive …
FAQ | EU BatteryRegulation
The EU Battery Regulation encompasses a comprehensive set of rules and requirements established by the European Union (EU). On July 28, 2023, the EU Commission published the …
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 …
EU Directive 2006/66/EC Battery Directive – Policies
In December 2020, the European Commission proposed a new Batteries Regulation as an update to the Directive, with a particular emphasis on lithium-ion batteries. Discussions are under way between the Council of the …
EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542)
In addition to restrictions set out in previous directives, the new EU battery regulations mandate restrictions on substances in portable batteries, LMT, and other vehicle …
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
electric vehicle batteries and energy storage, the EU will need up to 18 times more lithium and 5 times more cobalt by 2030, and nearly 60 times more lithium and 15 times more cobatl by …
Questions and Answers on Sustainable Batteries Regulation
lithium batteries are introduced, in light of the importance of lithium for the battery value chain. In addition, specific recovery targets for valuable materials – cobalt, lithium, lead and nickel – are …
Council adopts new regulation on batteries and waste batteries
The regulation sets a target for lithium recovery from waste batteries of 50% by the end of 2027 and 80% by the end of 2031, which can be amended through delegated acts …
Sustainability rules for batteries and waste batteries
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 …
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 …