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On February 18, 2024, the “EU Batteries and Waste Batteries Regulation” passed by the European Parliament – referred to as the “EU Battery Regulation” (EU-Battv) will come into effect. This not only sets out new guidelines for smartphones and electric car batteries. Batteries and rechargeable batteries used for remote controls or flashlights must now also meet certain requirements.
Used batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of with household waste and must be taken to a recycling center or designated collection point. From February 18, there will be an innovation: all dealers and manufacturers of batteries or accumulators will have to take them back. In stationary retail this is done using corresponding collection containers. In online retailing, customers must be able to return old and defective batteries free of charge by mail. It’s unclear how much postage consumers will bear. However, some online retailers state on their websites that they will reimburse customers for postage costs. 发送反馈 侧边栏 历史记录 已保存 提供建议
However, some changes will not be implemented on February 18 but will be implemented gradually, for example from August 18, 2024. At that time, batteries and accumulators must meet additional guidelines. This includes: clear and unique identification, for example by product, serial or batch number; manufacturer/importer’s name, postal address or internet and email address.
In addition, batteries and accumulators must have the CE seal in future. If there is no label, sale is prohibited.
If batteries and accumulators do not comply with these EU requirements, manufacturers or distributors face hefty fines. Additionally, from August 18, 2024, batteries (fixed or removable) must not contain more than 0.01% lead.
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