The EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 covers every battery sold in the EU: portable, LMT (e-bike and e-scooter), SLI, industrial and EV. It also covers batteries built into devices. It brings CE marking, detailed labelling, producer registration (EPR), and from 2027 QR codes, removable portable batteries and a digital battery passport. Global Approbation turns this timeline into a clear action plan for Indian exporters.
Key Dates
| 18 Aug 2024 | CE marking and EU Declaration of Conformity |
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| 18 Aug 2025 | Producer (EPR) registration in each Member State; separate-collection symbol |
| 18 Aug 2026 | General labelling: manufacturer, battery category, chemistry, capacity and other information |
| 18 Feb 2027 | QR code on batteries; portable batteries in appliances must be removable and replaceable by end users; digital battery passport for LMT, EV and industrial batteries over 2 kWh |
| 18 Aug 2027 | Supply-chain due diligence obligations (postponed from 2025) |
| EV batteries | Carbon footprint declaration, performance classes and thresholds phased in |
Who Is Affected
- Lithium-ion cell & pack makers
- Lead-acid (SLI & industrial) makers
- E-bike / e-scooter battery makers
- Power bank & UPS makers
- Solar & energy-storage battery makers
- Makers of devices with built-in batteries
- Inverter & BMS integrators
- Private-label exporters
How Global Approbation Helps
- Classification. Battery category and which articles and dates apply to you.
- Testing & CE. Performance, durability, safety (e.g. IEC 62133 / IEC 62619) and substance restrictions (mercury, cadmium, lead).
- Labels & QR. Label artwork and QR-code content planned for the 2026–2027 deadlines.
- EPR. Producer registration and take-back arrangements with your EU importer or authorised representative.
- Passport & due diligence. Data collection plan for the battery passport and supply-chain due diligence.
Read Our Guide
For background on how the regulation affects Indian exporters, see our article EU Battery Regulation 2026: Impact on Indian Battery Exporters. If you also sell in India, see Battery Waste EPR (India) and BIS lithium-ion battery certification.
EU Battery Regulation: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Battery Regulation apply to batteries inside my product?
Yes. Batteries incorporated into appliances are covered, and from 18 February 2027 portable batteries in appliances must generally be removable and replaceable by the end user, with limited exceptions.
What is the battery passport?
A digital record, accessed through a QR code, that is required from 18 February 2027 for LMT batteries, EV batteries and industrial batteries over 2 kWh.
Do I need to register as a producer?
Whoever first makes batteries available in each EU country (often your importer) must register under EPR. We coordinate this with your EU partner.
Has due diligence been delayed?
Yes. The supply-chain due diligence obligations were postponed to 18 August 2027.
Regulations, standards and deadlines change. Scope, testing route and timelines are confirmed product by product after our applicability review. Global Approbation is a consultancy and does not itself issue certificates; approvals are granted by the relevant authority, accredited laboratory or certification body.