Lithium-ion packs, lead-acid batteries, e-bike batteries, power banks, and devices with built-in batteries all fall under the EU Battery Regulation. Obligations are phased in: CE marking and EPR are already in force, labels from August 2026, and QR codes, removable portable batteries and the battery passport from February 2027. PCN turns the timeline into a plan for your products.
| 18 Aug 2024 | CE marking & EU Declaration of Conformity |
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| 18 Aug 2025 | EPR producer registration; collection symbol |
| 18 Aug 2026 | General labelling (capacity, chemistry, category) |
| 18 Feb 2027 | QR code; user-replaceable portable batteries in appliances; battery passport for LMT, EV and industrial >2 kWh |
| 18 Aug 2027 | Supply-chain due diligence (postponed) |
Yes. From February 2027, portable batteries in appliances must generally be user-removable.
A digital record, accessed by QR code, required from February 2027 for LMT, EV and large industrial batteries.
Yes, to 18 August 2027.
Requirements, portals and fees change often. PCN confirms the applicable rules for each product before quoting. Certificates are issued by the relevant authority, accredited certification body or notified body.
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