EU Battery Regulation

From 18 February 2027, new requirements under the EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) will apply to consumer batteries and small portable rechargeable batteries. 
Manufacturers, importers and suppliers will be required to make certain product information digitally available via a QR code.
Below, you can find out:

• which batteries are subject to the new requirement;
• which information must be made digitally available;
• and how the QR Code by GS1 and GS1 Digital Link can help you prepare a future-proof solution today.

For many organisations, it is still unclear which information will become mandatory and how it can be made available efficiently and in a future-proof way. With the QR Code by GS1 and GS1 Digital Link, GS1 helps companies make this information available in a structured and consistent way.

Which batteries does this apply to?

The requirements apply to the following product categories, among others:

• consumer batteries such as AA, AAA, C, D, 9 V and button cells;
• small portable rechargeable batteries weighing up to 5 kg, for example those used in electric toothbrushes, drills, shavers and toys;
• other battery categories, such as EV batteries, LMT batteries and industrial batteries. These are also covered by the regulation, but additional requirements apply.

Which information must be made digitally available?

• Battery type and specifications
• Presence of hazardous substances such as cadmium, lead and mercury (in force since 18 February 2024)
• CE marking (in force since 18 February 2024)
• EU Declaration of Conformity (already in force since 18 February 2024)
• Performance information, such as reasonably expected service life, capacity and rechargeability (already in force since 18 August 2026)
• Collection information, such as the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol, how and where to return waste batteries, and the correct method of disposal (partly in force since 18 August 2025)