European Union implements digital battery passport regulation

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The European Union is implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, which establishes new rules for the entire lifecycle of batteries, from manufacturing and marketing to reuse and recycling. This regulation, which entered general application on February 18, 2024, introduces a digital battery passport to improve transparency and sustainability.

The digital passport acts as an electronic identity for batteries, accessible via a unique identifier or QR code. It will allow users and regulators to access critical data, including battery composition, manufacturing details, performance metrics, carbon footprint, and the amount of recycled materials used.

While the regulation covers a broad range of products, the digital passport requirement has specific timelines. It will apply to electric vehicle batteries and certain light transport batteries. Additionally, starting February 18, 2027, it will become mandatory for rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh.

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[● 3 SOURCES] The regulation entered general application on February 18, 2024. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The passport will provide data on battery composition, manufacturing, performance, carbon footprint, and recycled content. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A digital battery passport will be introduced as an electronic record for specific batteries. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Starting February 18, 2027, the digital passport will apply to rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity exceeding 2 kWh. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[DISPUTED] The digital passport becomes mandatory for electric vehicle batteries and certain light transport batteries immediately. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The digital passport will be linked to a unique identifier and accessible via QR code or other data carriers. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The European Union is implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 regarding batteries and battery waste. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com

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Pasaporte digital para baterías: así funcionará el nuevo control de la Unión Europea [www.diariodelsur.com.co]

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Bozorg Khanbaei (BEPA): "Las baterías ya no están dedicadas a un sector específico" [elperiodicodelaenergia.com]

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La UE pone código QR a las baterías y cambia las reglas de su ciclo de vida [www.hsbnoticias.com]

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