July 13, 2023: EU leaders formally voted in favour of the bloc’s new Batteries Regulation on July 10, paving the way for the package of new measures governing the entire lifecycle of batteries to enter into force 20 days later.
The European Council, which includes the heads of state or government of all EU member states, said the regulation will apply to all batteries including all waste portable batteries, EV batteries, industrial batteries, SLI batteries and batteries for light means of transport such as e-bikes.
Adoption of the new regulation followed the approval of EU lawmakers on June 14.
However, battery industry leaders have warned more still needs to be done to ensure consistency and support for all battery chemistries.
EUROBAT has called for battery manufacturers to be involved in the development of necessary related legislation to support climate change and clean energy goals.
And the International Lead Association regulatory affairs director, Steve Binks, has urged legislators to ensure the plethora of upcoming secondary legislation linked to the new regulation supports “strong and globally competitive battery value chains for all chemistries”.
