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What is EU Battery Regulation?
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.
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 expires in 2025 with some exceptions. In contrast to a directive, a regulation applies automatically and uniformly in all EU countries, without the need for transposition into national law.
Testing and inspection by a trusted third party such as TÜV SÜD can help you demonstrate compliance to the EU Battery Regulation. To this end, TÜV SÜD provides 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.
Why EU Battery Regulation is Important
Compliance with the EU Battery Regulation helps you mitigate risks associated with your batteries. This is key to building consumer trust and widespread acceptance of your batteries.
A high-quality and well-known test mark in the form of TÜV SÜD will help you gain market acceptance of your battery products, wherever in the world you are. You will gain a competitive edge in the industry.
A high-quality and well-known test mark in the form of TÜV SÜD will help you gain market acceptance of your battery products, wherever in the world you are. You will gain a competitive edge in the industry.
How TÜV SÜD Can Help You with EU Battery Regulation
TÜV SÜD provides comprehensive battery testing services to help you address industry challenges and ensure that your batteries are safe, reliable and compliant with the EU Battery Regulation.
Our multidisciplinary team of experts possesses up to date technical knowledge and awareness of the latest regulatory trends in batteries. We will familiarise you with the regulations and create 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.
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.
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.
- Notified body due diligence assessment.
As a Notified Body, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, ensuring that your policy meets all requirements.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of batteries does the regulation cover?
The regulation applies to all categories of batteries. It applies to batteries that are incorporated into or added to products, or designed to be incorporated into or added to products.
Why is the EU Battery Regulation important?
Battery testing ensures that batteries meet safety standards, performance requirements, and industry regulations. This is essential in various industries, including electronics, automotive, renewable energy, and aerospace.
The EU Battery Regulation streamlines and standardises the regulatory landscape for batteries. As the legally binding framework, it promotes environmental responsibility, consumer safety, and energy efficiency in the European Union.
The EU Battery Regulation streamlines and standardises the regulatory landscape for batteries. As the legally binding framework, it promotes environmental responsibility, consumer safety, and energy efficiency in the European Union.
To whom is the EU Battery Regulation relevant?
The EU Battery Regulation is relevant to a wide range of stakeholders, including:
Manufacturers and Importers
Battery manufacturers and importers operating in the EU or those exporting batteries to the EU must comply with the requirements outlined in the EU Battery Regulation. This includes compliance with safety standards, labelling requirements, and environmental regulations.
Companies in the battery business are responsible for the collection, treatment, and recycling of waste batteries. They need to establish systems for proper collection and recycling of used batteries.
Recycling and Waste Management Companies
Companies involved in the collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal of batteries must comply with regulations on safe handling and recycling of batteries. This ensures proper management of hazardous substances in batteries to prevent environmental contamination.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturers
EV manufacturers and companies producing energy storage systems, which heavily rely on batteries, must comply with the EU Battery Regulation. This includes meeting specific performance standards and ensuring responsible disposal of batteries.
Which requirements apply to my product?
The requirements that apply to your product depend on several factors. These include:
- Type of battery
- Type of battery
- Results of risk assessment
- Company size
- Product release date
What is a Notified Body?
A Conformity Assessment Body is a body that performs one or several elements of conformity assessment. These elements include one or several of the following activities: testing, certification and inspection.
Notified Bodies are Conformity Assessment Bodies that have been officially designated and notified by their national authority. These Notified Bodies carry out the procedures for conformity assessment within the meaning of applicable Union harmonisation legislation when a third party is required. They are called ‘Notified Bodies’ under EU legislation.
Notified Bodies take responsibilities in areas of public interest and, therefore, must remain accountable to the competent national authorities. To be eligible, a body must be a legal entity established on the territory of a Member State of the EU and, thus, come under its jurisdiction. Member States remain free to decide whether or not to notify a body which complies with the requirements laid down in the relevant Union harmonisation legislation.
Notified Bodies are Conformity Assessment Bodies that have been officially designated and notified by their national authority. These Notified Bodies carry out the procedures for conformity assessment within the meaning of applicable Union harmonisation legislation when a third party is required. They are called ‘Notified Bodies’ under EU legislation.
Notified Bodies take responsibilities in areas of public interest and, therefore, must remain accountable to the competent national authorities. To be eligible, a body must be a legal entity established on the territory of a Member State of the EU and, thus, come under its jurisdiction. Member States remain free to decide whether or not to notify a body which complies with the requirements laid down in the relevant Union harmonisation legislation.
Will TÜV SÜD become a Notified Body?
Yes, TÜV SÜD would like to become a Notified Body for the EU Battery Regulation.
