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Batteries Directive

EU legislation on batteries applies to companies selling and providing batteries in the EU. This website provides information on the scope of the EU batteries directive, producer requirements, and links to additional information resources.

New to the Batteries Directive? 

Click here for an overview of the batteries directive.

Country Information

The EU's batteries directive is implemented in EU countries by national regulations. These vary from country to country. We therefore strongly urge U.S. companies to get further information on the batteries directive in the countries that interest you by clicking here.

Legislation

Click here for Batteries Directive legislation.

Need More?

For further information and assistance, click here.

For companies seeking in-depth technical or legal assistance with compliance issues relating to EU batteries legislation, the Commercial Service provides a list of business service providers who have track records in providing multi-country solutions and services. To see this list and a description of our Business Service Provider program, please click here.