Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder and Chair of Battery Associates
About the EU Battery Regulation
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 new EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) concerning batteries and waste batteries, which replaced the EU Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC) and took effect on August 17, 2023.
The new legislation came into effect on February 18, 2024 and introduces updated requirements focused on improving the sustainability and safety of batteries and battery-powered products throughout their entire lifecycle.
About the course
This is a comprehensive online course that teaches the highlights and implications of the EU Battery Regulations. The flexible learning format of a 100% on-demand course allows participants to study at their own pace.
Topics covered include: the regulatory changes, responsible material sourcing, environmental impact reduction, traceability, safety requirements, and promoting high-performance batteries
Overview of EU Battery Regulation
What are the battery types covered?
Portable
batteries
Sealed, Weighs ≤5 kg
Not designed for industrial use and is neither an electric vehicle battery, an LMT battery, nor an SLI battery
Common formats include 4.5V (3R12), button cell, D, C, AA, AAA, AAAA, A23, 9V (PP3)
LMT Batteries
(Light means of transport)
Sealed, Weighs ≤25 kg
Designed for vehicle traction and powered by an electric motor or by a combination of motor and human power
Category L vehicles
SLI Batteries
(Starting, Lighting or Ignition)
Designed to supply electric power for starting, lighting, or ignition
Used for auxiliary or backup purposes in vehicles, other means of transport or machinery
Industrial Batteries
Weighs >5 kg
Designed for industrial use after being subject to preparation for repurposing or repurposing and that is neither an electric vehicle battery, an LMT battery, nor an SLI battery
Includes SBESS (Stationary Battery Energy Storage System)
EV Batteries
(Electric Vehicle)
Weighs >25 kg
Designed to provide electric power for traction in hybrid or electric vehicles
Category L, M, N or O vehicles
Category L as provided for in Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 includes two-, three- or four-wheel vehicles such as powered two-wheel vehicles, tricycles and quad tricycles.
Categories M, N, or O as provided for in Regulation (EU) 2018/858 includes motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers (category M) motor vehicles for the carriage of goods (category N) and their trailers (category O).
EU Battery Regulation Timeline
Our Services
At Battery Associates, we provide end-to-end compliance solutions designed to address the dynamic landscape of European battery regulation. Our expert team ensures your adherence to the latest regulatory standards, establishing your leadership in the battery industry.
