{"id":18316,"date":"2026-06-22T09:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T06:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paristokierratys.fi\/?p=18316"},"modified":"2026-06-22T13:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:18:09","slug":"eu-battery-regulation-is-progressing-whats-currently-relevant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristokierratys.fi\/en\/blog\/2026\/06\/22\/eu-battery-regulation-is-progressing-whats-currently-relevant\/","title":{"rendered":"EU battery regulation is progressing \u2013 what\u2019s currently relevant?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The European Commission is currently preparing several initiatives, implementing acts and delegated acts related to the Battery Regulation. The legislative process can be followed and influenced via the Commission\u2019s Have Your Say<\/em> portal. In this article, we have compiled information on upcoming initiatives and draft legislation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The implementing and delegated acts of the Battery Regulation further define requirements related to battery sustainability, the battery passport, due diligence obligations, and the performance of electric vehicle batteries. They play a crucial role in the practical implementation of the regulation and in the operations of producer responsibility organizations and obligated companies.<\/p>\n

Recser Oy and Akkukierr\u00e4tys Pb Oy are actively monitoring the progress of battery regulation and influencing its development together with their partners. This article provides an overview of upcoming draft legislation.<\/p>\n

Regulation on access rights to certain parts of the battery passport<\/h3>\n

From February 2027 onwards, large batteries will have a digital battery passport accessible via a QR code. The passport will include information on performance and sustainability for citizens, compliance information for authorities, as well as details on battery repair, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling.<\/p>\n

The latter information should only be accessible to companies and individuals with a legitimate interest. This regulation defines who has access to such information.<\/p>\n

Explore the regulation: Batteries \u2013 access rights to certain parts of the battery passport<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Two regulations specify the due diligence system<\/h3>\n

Under the Battery Regulation, companies must apply due diligence to mitigate social and environmental risks associated with four key minerals contained in batteries placed on the EU market (cobalt, natural graphite, lithium, and nickel).<\/p>\n

Recognised due diligence systems are required for this purpose. The requirements for these systems are further clarified in two regulations.<\/p>\n

The first regulation sets out the information that must be included in applications submitted to the Commission for the recognition of due diligence systems for batteries.<\/p>\n

Explore the regulation: Sustainable batteries: recognition of due diligence systems for batteries (information requirements)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The second regulation establishes the criteria and methodology the Commission will use to assess and recognise due diligence systems for batteries.<\/p>\n

Explore the regulation: Sustainable batteries: assessment\/recognition of due diligence systems for batteries (criteria and methodology)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Initiative on type-approval of batteries for passenger cars and vans<\/h3>\n

This initiative defines methods, tests, and administrative requirements related to the type approval of passenger cars and vans, particularly concerning:<\/p>\n