Battery enterprise access management rules

What is the batteries regulation?

The Batteries Regulation is the first European legislation that considers the full life cycle of batteries, including sourcing, manufacturing, use, and recycling, all in a single law. This aligns with the European Green Deal's circularity goals and promotes the sustainability of batteries throughout their life cycle.

What does the EU's new battery regulation mean for the environment?

It focuses primarily on the end-of-life stage of batteries and their environmental impact. The Commission’s proposal opts for a directly applicable EU regulation rather than a directive requiring transposition by member states, and expands the scope of legislative intervention to include the complete battery life-cycle.

Why is EPBA happy with the batteries regulation?

EPBA is pleased with the outcome of the Batteries Regulation. Most of its content will aid in making batteries more sustainable throughout their life cycle. This will play a significant role in the EU's clean energy transition, the growth of a competitive industry, and energy independence from third countries.

What are the key requirements for battery design & manufacturing?

Battery design and manufacturing will need to comply with higher performance, durability and safety requirements, while minimising the environmental footprint. Some of the key requirements of the new Regulation on sustainability, labelling, EoL management and due diligence are described below.

How should a battery pass system be managed?

This should be managed through a service operating system. The consensus of the Battery Pass consortium is to strive for a reliable and cost-effective system. Under this premise, the technical standard specification should be developed in a manner that: Is easy to establish, operate, and modify.

How does the new battery regulation affect the environment?

The regulation imposes strict sustainability requirements on battery manufacturing and recycling to reduce the environmental impact of battery production. The key changes include: Carbon footprint reporting: Starting in 2025, manufacturers of EV, LMT, and industrial batteries must report the carbon footprint of their products.