Published: August 1st, 2023,
Last updated: August 8th, 2023
The Battery Regulation was officially published in the EU Official Journal last Friday. Accordingly, with some exceptions, the new requirements will apply from Feb. 18, 2024. The waste management requirements in the regulation, which include the extended producer responsibility system and battery collection, will not apply until Aug. 18, 2025. The obligation to make portable batteries and batteries used in e-scooters or electric bicycles easily removable and replaceable will apply from 2027.