Areas to investigate
Battery category and intended application
Safety and performance evidence
Material and restricted-substance information
Labeling and product-information duties
Supply-chain and sustainability data
Producer and waste-battery responsibilities
Frequently asked questions
Which EU law now governs batteries and waste batteries?
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is the current EU framework for batteries and waste batteries.
Is battery compliance only about product safety?
No. The framework also addresses sustainability, information, lifecycle and waste-management obligations, with requirements that depend on battery type and timing.
Should a company use one checklist for every battery?
No. Portable, industrial, electric-vehicle and other battery categories can face different requirements, so classification should come first.