EU regulation
Navigate the legislation and distinguish binding text from interpretations and implementation resources.
Know which source answers your question
Begin with the legislation and its current amendments. Use official guidance for explanation, and distinguish it from commercial implementation advice.
Useful starting points
- Identify the relevant category and activity.
- Record the version of legislation you consulted.
- Separate passport duties from other battery requirements.
Guides in this topic
CE marking and the battery passport
CE marking shows conformity with the Battery Regulation and related Union law, while the battery passport is a separate electronic record, and the two must agree on model and version.
Capacity labelling
Capacity labelling states the capacity of rechargeable portable, LMT, and SLI batteries on the battery, using a stated method, unit, and rounding rule that matches the test record.
Chemistry labelling
Chemistry labelling identifies the battery chemistry and hazardous substances on the label and in the record, with chemical symbols for cadmium and lead where thresholds are exceeded.
Checking labels against the record
Checking labels against the record is a line by line comparison of the physical marking, the QR destination, the passport entry, the declaration, and the test data, with each comparison dated.
The EU battery passport, explained
Article 77 scope, the 2027 date, QR codes, Annex XIII access and technical requirements in the EU Batteries Regulation.
Labelling for different battery categories
Labelling differs by battery category, and the record must list the elements that apply to each category and the reason for each element that does not apply.
Labelling requirements
Labelling requirements under Article 13 cover general information, capacity, duration, collection symbols, and chemical symbols, with dates and categories that must be checked line by line.
Marking and the declaration of conformity
The declaration of conformity is the signed statement that a battery meets the Regulation, and the marking on the battery must match the declaration, the model, and the technical documentation.
Marking durability
Marking durability means labels and QR codes stay visible, legible, and indelible through the conditions of use, storage, and handling for the battery concerned.
Non-compliant marking
Non-compliant marking is a label or mark that is missing, wrong, misleading, or illegible, and the record must show the finding, the corrective action, and the recheck.
QR marking vs passport marking
The QR code under Article 13 is the access point for battery information, and for passport batteries it opens the passport, while for other batteries it opens general information and conformity documents.
Safety information in the record
Safety information in the record covers hazards, handling, storage, transport, and emergency response, with the source, the date, and the battery configuration stated.
Warnings and instructions
Warnings and instructions tell the holder how to use, charge, store, and handle a battery safely, in clear language, with the battery model and the instruction version stated.