What are the requirements for battery labeling?

The European Commission (EC) lays out clear requirements for battery labeling in Directive 2006/66/EC and amendments to Regulation (EU) No 2019/1020. EC regulations specify size and location requirements for the label, stating that all batteries must meet these labeling requirements to be placed on the market in the EU.

Do batteries need to be labeled in the EU?

EC regulations specify size and location requirements for the label, stating that all batteries must meet these labeling requirements to be placed on the market in the EU. For example, the EU will require batteries measuring above 2 kWh to provide carbon footprint labeling.

Do batteries need a Ce label?

CE labeling – Batteries must be marked with the CE label, indicating conformity with EU legislation. This will require manufacturers to carry out different assessments for each battery to ensure compliance with various criteria, including recycled content, capacity, waste labeling, and others.

Do batteries need to be labeled?

For example, the EU will require batteries measuring above 2 kWh to provide carbon footprint labeling. The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) Lithium-ion Car Battery Recycling Advisory Group also mentioned battery labeling in its final report, released in March 2022.

How does the EU batteries regulation affect the battery value chain?

The EU Batteries Regulation will affect the full lifecycle of batteries and products that use batteries, from the extraction of raw materials to the design of products that use batteries (electric vehicles, phones, etc.) to the end-of-life stage. With the complete battery value chain implicated by this rule, it is critical to understand.

What is battery labeling?

Labeling is a foundational element for recording battery State of Charge (SOC) and State of Health (SOH) data, managing battery-electric-grid integration, tracking maintenance and repairs, managing recalls, and more.