EU Battery Regulation

How to get your batteries safe, reliable, and certified with the support of TÜV SÜD.

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In our increasingly digital and electrified world, batteries play a key role in powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles (ev). They shape the way we live, work and travel. Recognising the importance of batteries in the transition towards a sustainable future, the European Union (EU) has introduced comprehensive regulations, which you should be aware of.

The Battery Regulation EU 2023/1542 aims to ensure that batteries placed on the European market are sustainable and safe throughout their life cycle, including all actors and their activities. The new Regulation entered into force on 17 August 2023, replacing the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC which will expire two years later with some exceptions. In contrast to a directive, a regulation is a legal act which applies automatically and uniformly in all EU countries, without the need for transposition into national law.

At TÜV SÜD we provide services to manufacturers, importers, distributors and other economic operators of battery incorporated products. We address industry challenges and ensure that the batteries are safe, reliable and compliant with the new European regulations.

How TÜV SÜD can support you regarding the EU Battery Regulation

TÜV SÜD’s multidisciplinary team of experts familiarises you with the regulations and creates a detailed roadmap specifically tailored to your business.

Our extensive modular range of in-house services for manufacturers, importers, distributors and other economic operators provides end-to-end technical verification services, individual services and testing services.

What Our EU Battery Regulation Service Includes

EU Battery Regulation training
Our customised training sessions offer more than just a general overview of the EU Battery Regulation. We dive deep into product-specific requirements, providing technical advice and interpretation insights.

Furthermore, we offer a dedicated platform for addressing individual questions through our Q&A sessions. Here, you can engage directly with our experts, receiving clear and concise answers to your product-specific queries.

CE Marking
The CE marking indicates conformity with the applicable regulations and directives. This means compliance with health, safety and environmental protection standards for products sold in the EU.

TÜV SÜD supports you on your way to CE marking readiness. We conduct an initial audit to determine the status quo and then eliminate deviations or omissions step by step. In a final check, we validate CE marking readiness for you.

Due Diligence

Due diligence is the process of evaluating the status of compliance. We support you on your way to due diligence policy readiness:

• Pre-assessment to evaluate the status of the management system maturity based on international instruments.

• Recurring review loops to eliminate deviations that occurred during pre-assessment.

• Final onsite audit to validate the management system developments by document review, management and employee interview.

Battery Testing Services

To ensure the safety and reliability of batteries and stationary storage systems, TÜV SÜD offers a comprehensive array of testing services in its EN ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs.

We have designed our accredited testing and documentation processes to rigorously demonstrate compliance with safety requirements. We conduct thorough assessments to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards according to industry standards. Examples of this testing scheme are thermal propagation and fire testing according to contemporary standards.

Battery Performance and Durability
TÜV SÜD´s services focus on the meticulous evaluation of battery performance and durability. This includes the precise determination of parameters crucial to performance and longevity.

Utilising state-of-the-art test benches and testing methodologies, we ensure adherence with relevant industry standards. Moreover, our services encompass thorough documentation, including detailed records of testing data and results.