In Force
Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542)
The first sector to require mandatory Digital Product Passports. From February 2027, every industrial and EV battery on the EU market must carry a battery passport.
Scope of Application
| Battery Type | Threshold | DPP Required |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial batteries | > 2 kWh | Feb 2027 |
| EV batteries | All | Feb 2027 |
| LMT batteries (e-bikes, scooters) | All | Feb 2027 |
| Portable batteries | All | Phased in later |
| SLI batteries | All | Phased in later |
Required Data Fields
- Battery identification (manufacturer, model, unique ID)
- Chemical composition and critical raw materials
- Carbon footprint of manufacturing
- Energy capacity, voltage, expected lifetime
- State of health data (EV batteries)
- Recycled content percentages (cobalt, lithium, nickel, lead)
- Collection and recycling information
- Supply chain due diligence
- CE marking and test report references
Implementation Timeline
- August 2024 — Regulation entered into force
- February 2025 — Carbon footprint declaration required
- February 2027 — Battery passports mandatory (industrial & EV)
- August 2027 — Carbon footprint performance classes
- 2028 — Recycled content requirements enforced
Technical Requirements
- QR code on battery or packaging
- Machine-readable structured data
- Linked to EU Battery Passport central registry
- Available for full battery lifecycle
- Updatable (state of health for EV batteries)
Enforcement
Member states set penalties that must be “effective, proportionate, and dissuasive.” Non-compliant batteries can be blocked from the EU market.
Official Reference
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Battery Passport Compliance
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