Portable batteries
Understand portable battery scope, labelling, collection and removability, and where the passport duty does not apply.
Outside the passport duty, inside other duties
Portable batteries do not carry an Article 77 passport, but labelling, removability, collection and safety duties still apply, and the QR code still gives access to specified information.
Useful starting points
- Confirm portable status and exclusions.
- Check labelling and removability dates.
- Separate passport questions from collection questions.
Guides in this topic
What Are General Purpose Portable Batteries?
General purpose portable batteries are portable batteries for general use in many devices, carrying performance and durability duties without a passport duty.
Where Is the Boundary Between LMT and Portable Batteries?
The LMT and portable boundary is decided by traction purpose, vehicle category, sealing and weight together, with the passport duty following the LMT result.
How Do Portable Battery Rules Apply Inside Appliances?
An incorporated portable battery must be readily removable and replaceable by the end user throughout the product lifetime, subject to narrow derogations.
What Is a Portable Battery Category?
A portable battery is a sealed battery of 5 kilograms or less that is not designed for industrial use and is not an electric vehicle, LMT or SLI battery.
Are Portable Batteries Inside or Outside the Passport Scope?
Portable batteries are outside the battery passport duty, while still carrying QR code, labelling, removability and collection duties.
How Are Waste Portable Batteries Collected?
Waste portable batteries are collected through a producer financed network of free collection points, with collection objectives of 63 percent by the end of 2027 and 73 percent by the end of 2030.
What Labelling Must a Portable Battery Carry?
Portable labelling covers manufacturer, category, chemistry, capacity and separate collection information on a phased timetable, with a QR code from 18 February 2027.
What Duties Fall on Operators Who Sell Portable Batteries?
Portable operator duties follow the act performed at each step, from cell manufacture and appliance incorporation through import, distribution and online sale.
What Is the Portable Battery Timeline, and What Is Not Yet Required?
Portable batteries have no passport duty on 18 February 2027, while QR code, labelling, removability and collection duties apply on their own dates.
What Would a Portable Record Contain If a Passport Applies?
A portable battery carries a passport only after reassessment into a passport category, when the new record follows Annex XIII for the resulting battery.
What Safety Information Must Portable Batteries Carry?
Portable safety information covers correct use, charging warnings, storage, damage response and button cell risks in clear model specific form.
What Is the Difference Between Rechargeable and Primary Portable Batteries?
Rechargeable portable batteries are designed to be recharged and reused, while primary batteries are designed for single use, with different labelling, performance and safety presentations.