News and changes
New implementing acts, guidelines and positions of supervisory authorities — and what they mean in practice.
What is changing this year in battery supervision?
With the mandatory battery passport in sight, EU countries are organizing their supervision. There is already a lot happening this year, although not everything is settled — this is what you can follow now.
Read more →The most common mistake when combining the battery passport with GDPR
When filling in the battery passport, companies sometimes unintentionally transfer personal data from existing systems. This article explains where things go wrong and how to flag it before the passport goes live.
Read more →What documents do I need for the passport of a home battery or stationary battery system?
For a home battery or other stationary storage system, the required documents often come from multiple parties at the same time: the cell manufacturer, the pack assembler and sometimes the installer. This article sets out which documents you need and why, precisely with this type of battery, their origin requires the most attention.
Read more →How long does it take to apply the QR code to your batteries?
The battery regulation itself does not specify a deadline for applying the QR code; the processing time is determined by your production process, the number of variants and the coupling with the digital product passport.
Read more →What does it cost to determine your role in the chain?
Before you know which obligations apply to you under the battery passport, it must be clear whether you are a manufacturer, importer or distributor. This article explains where the costs of that investigative work come from.
Read more →Does the battery passport apply if I rent out batteries?
Renting and leasing batteries, e-bikes or scooters do not automatically fall outside the battery regulation. This article shows when the obligation does lie with your company and when it rests with another party in the chain.
Read more →What is 'due diligence' in the Battery Regulation?
Due diligence is the obligation to identify risks in the supply chain of raw materials such as cobalt and lithium. This article explains what the concept means and for whom it is relevant.
Read more →What happens if I do not register for the battery regulation?
Registration is a separate obligation alongside the digital product passport. Those who do not register run the risk that batteries may not remain legal on the market — read below to understand how this works.
Read more →Must the battery passport be available in the language of each EU country?
The Battery Regulation applies EU-wide, but the way information is presented to the end-user may differ slightly from one Member State to another. This article sets out where that difference comes from and where you can enquire about it.
Read more →Can I handle the registration for the battery regulation myself?
Registration for the battery regulation can usually be done yourself; it is mainly keeping it up to date with changes that is often overlooked.
Read more →What changes this year in your conversation with your software supplier?
This year it will become clearer what technical requirements the battery passport places on your software. This changes the conversation you have with your supplier, even if you don't need to build anything yet.
Read more →What is the most common mistake when recording the battery passport in your purchasing contract?
Companies that purchase batteries often assume that the supplier will automatically provide the passport data. This is the mistake that most frequently goes wrong, and you can prevent it with a few concrete agreements.
Read more →What documents do I need for an EV battery passport?
An EV battery involves more than an e-bike battery: in addition to basic data, the regulation also requires documents on the origin of raw materials and carbon footprint. This article sets out which documents you collect and why.
Read more →How long does registration of your company for the battery regulation take?
Registration itself often takes only a few days; the delay is almost always in the preparation: knowing what role you have and what data you need to provide.
Read more →What does it cost to keep your battery passport available for ten years?
The regulation requires the battery passport to be accessible for ten years. This article shows which cost items are involved and what determines the final price.
Read more →Does the battery passport also apply to secondhand batteries that I sell or trade in?
The Battery Regulation does not look at whether a battery is new or used, but at who places a battery (again) on the market. This distinction determines whether secondhand batteries in your business fall under the digital passport.
Read more →Which supervisory authority checks the battery passport in the Netherlands?
An explanation of how market surveillance of the digital battery passport is set up, what a supervisory authority checks in this regard, and where you can inquire about this for your own situation.
Read more →What happens if you do not keep the battery passport available for ten years?
The batteries regulation requires that the digital passport remains accessible for ten years. This article explains clearly what is stated about the consequences if this fails, and what you can arrange in advance.
Read more →Do you need to register separately in each EU country for batteries?
In addition to the digital battery passport, which works the same across the EU, there is a registration obligation that may differ per Member State. This article explains the distinction for those selling in multiple countries.
Read more →Can I apply the QR code to my batteries myself?
Applying a QR code is something almost any business can do itself. Where doing it yourself stops and professional support becomes useful is in the connection between code and passport.
Read more →What is changing this year regarding due diligence obligations for batteries in your supply chain?
In addition to the digital product passport, the Battery Regulation also includes a due diligence obligation concerning the sourcing of raw materials. This year it will become clearer which parties are subject to this obligation.
Read more →What is the most common mistake in your conversation with your software supplier about the battery passport?
Many companies discuss the battery passport with their software supplier as a technical project, while it is mainly about who supplies the data, verifies it and keeps it up to date for ten years.
Read more →What documents do I need for the passport of an industrial battery?
For an industrial battery (above 2 kWh), the required documents often come from multiple parties at once. This article sets out which documents are usually needed and why the supply chain makes the difference here.
Read more →How long does it take to obtain complete data from your battery supplier?
Collecting supplier data is often the longest step before a battery passport exists. This article shows where that lead time runs into problems and what you can do about it yourself.
Read more →What does it cost to apply the QR code to your batteries?
The QR data carrier on a battery costs more than a sticker: material, application method and the linking to the product passport together determine the amount per unit.
Read more →Does my battery fall under the digital product passport or not?
Not every battery will receive a digital product passport from 2027 onwards: it depends on the battery type and, for industrial batteries, on the capacity. This is how you identify where your assortment stands.
Read more →What does 'placing on the market' mean in the Battery Regulation?
The Battery Regulation links the obligation for a digital product passport to the moment when a battery is first made available on the EU market. This article explains what that moment precisely is and why it matters for your company.
Read more →What happens if I do not record the battery passport in my procurement contract?
Without agreements with your supplier on the digital battery passport, you risk missing data while responsibility still lies with you. This article explains what specifically goes wrong.
Read more →Is battery passport oversight the same in every EU country?
The Battery Regulation applies throughout the EU in the same way, but each country designates which authority supervises it and how that supervision works in practice.
Read more →Can I keep my battery passport up to date myself?
A battery passport is not a one-time job: data changes and must remain current. This article explains what is needed for this and where the boundary lies between doing it yourself and outsourcing.
Read more →What is changing in the battery regulation this year, apart from the passport?
The passport requirement comes into force on 18 February 2027, but part of the battery regulation is already in force earlier. This article explains which obligations may already apply this year and for whom this is relevant.
Read more →What is the most common mistake when linking a battery passport to your assortment?
Linking one passport to multiple battery variants is the most common mistake when setting up a digital battery passport. This article explains where this goes wrong and how to identify it before it becomes a problem.
Read more →What documents do I need for the passport of an e-bike battery?
For the passport of an e-bike or scooter battery, more is needed than the nameplate: you need data from the cell manufacturer, the pack assembly, and yourself as the importer or brand holder. This article sets out the documents and explains why the origin of the cells is often the most difficult part.
Read more →How long does it take to get your entire range of battery passports completed?
Not every passport takes the same amount of time: with multiple product types, the processing time is largely dependent on data that must come from suppliers. An overview of the phases and typical delays.
Read more →What does it cost to keep a digital battery passport up to date after setup?
The setup of a battery passport is a one-time cost, but the passport must be accurate for ten years. This article explains where the annual costs come from and which factors determine them.
Read more →Does the Battery Regulation apply to the battery in my machine?
Not every battery in a machine or installation falls under the new rules. This article explains which characteristics determine whether it affects your business.
Read more →What is an LMT battery according to the Battery Regulation?
An LMT battery is a separate category in the Battery Regulation, alongside EV, portable and industrial batteries. For e-bike and scooter importers, this classification determines which obligations will apply from 2027 onwards.
Read more →What happens if I don't arrange a digital battery passport?
From 18 February 2027, batteries under the regulation must have a digital passport; this article describes, without raising alarm, which consequences the regulation itself states if that passport is not present.
Read more →Does the battery regulation differ per EU country, or is it the same everywhere?
The battery regulation is an EU regulation and therefore works the same way in each country, but supervision, language and existing collection schemes are organized per country. This is relevant once you sell in more than one EU country.
Read more →Can I arrange the digital battery passport myself, or do I need help?
An overview of which parts of the battery passport a company can complete itself and where the technical side usually requires support.
Read more →What changes in 2027 for batteries you are already selling or using?
From 18 February 2027, the digital battery passport must be in place for the batteries designated by the Regulation. This article explains what this date concretely means for batteries that you are already purchasing, selling or using.
Read more →What goes wrong most often when affixing the QR code for the battery passport?
The most common mistake is not the content of the passport, but the timing when companies have the QR code generated: too late, outside the production process, which means the code does not belong to the correct battery.
Read more →What documents do I need for a digital battery passport?
An overview of the documents typically needed to compile a battery passport, and why not all information needs to be visible to everyone.
Read more →How long does it take to set up a digital battery passport?
The lead time for a digital battery passport varies considerably: from a few weeks to several months, depending on how complete the manufacturer's data is and how quickly internal decisions are made.
Read more →What does a digital battery passport cost?
The costs for a battery passport vary significantly per company. This article explains which factors determine the amount and where you can find a concrete indication for your situation.
Read more →Does the Battery Regulation apply to my business?
The Battery Regulation does not affect every business in the same way. This article explains which products the obligation is linked to, and when it is unlikely to apply to your business.
Read more →Am I a manufacturer, importer or distributor of batteries?
The Battery Regulation links the obligations surrounding the digital product passport to your role in the supply chain — and that role is not always what you would expect.
Read more →European battery regulations are continuously evolving. It is essential that companies stay informed of these changes, as they have direct consequences for the way you develop, manufacture and bring your products to market. Through this news channel, we inform you about the most important changes in battery legislation and how they apply to your business operations.
The European Battery Regulation sets increasingly stringent requirements for sustainability, recycling and transparency. Manufacturers must now record and share detailed information about their batteries. This directly affects your production processes and your communication with customers. It is therefore important that you understand which documents you must keep and which data you must publish.
For companies working with artificial intelligence: AI systems can help you navigate this compliance landscape more efficiently. Think of automated traceability, real-time monitoring of regulations and intelligent documentation processing. We keep you informed of how technology can support you in meeting the new requirements.
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