BBWR: Commission Drafts Battery Label Rules

The European Commission has published a draft implementing regulation to harmonise labelling formats and technical specifications for batteries placed on the EU market.

The initiative supports the implementation of the Batteries and Batteries Waste Regulation (EU 2023/1542) and aims to ensure consistency across all battery categories, including provisions for size, font, icons, and digital access via QR codes.

Depending on the battery category and available space, information may be printed directly on the battery, its packaging or included in accompanying documentation.

The rules also address specific cases, such as embedded or button cell batteries, and establish a clear priority order for required markings, including recycling symbols and chemical disclosures.

Additional requirements cover hazardous substances, multilingual access, and accessibility standards.

The proposal also introduces a carbon footprint label for certain battery types, which must be both physically affixed and uploaded to the public battery passport database.

The regulation is expected to be adopted in the second quarter of 2026.