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Manufacturers & importers
Understand how your role and activities affect the questions your organization should investigate.
Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent introductory guidance
Map activities as well as job titles
A manufacturer, importer, supplier, or service provider may interact with a battery in different ways. Start with what your organization actually does and how it works with partners.
Useful starting points
- Describe who places the product on the market.
- Record who controls product information and evidence.
- Identify unresolved responsibility questions for review.
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