The Ultimate Guide to the New EU Battery Regulation

The European Union is setting the global standard for battery sustainability. For exporters, this means navigating a complex web of new rules. This guide breaks down the three main pillars of the regulation.

Pillar 1: Sustainability & Carbon Footprint

Exporters must now calculate and report the total Global Warming Potential (GWP) of their batteries. Eventually, the EU will set maximum carbon thresholds—if your battery is too "dirty" to produce, it cannot be sold.

Pillar 2: The Circular Economy

The EU wants batteries back. The regulation mandates:

• Minimum levels of recycled cobalt, lead, lithium, and nickel in new batteries.
• Higher collection targets for portable batteries.
• Design for "removability and replaceability"—consumers must be able to change their own batteries.

Pillar 3: Ethical Sourcing (Due Diligence)

You must prove that your raw materials weren't mined using child labor or in conflict zones. This requires a robust Due Diligence Management System.

Our SaaS platform is built specifically to handle these three pillars. We don't just provide a passport; we provide a compliance engine that tracks your carbon footprint, manages your supplier certificates, and ensures you meet the circularity targets.

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