Battery regulation: two updates

EU Battery Regulation reporting requirements

The European Commission is making progress on the Implementing Regulation for Article 76 of the new EU Batteries Regulation.

This piece of secondary legislation will establish the format for data reporting and quality check reports required under the regulation.

The Commission recently introduced its proposal during a meeting of the Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) on 6 November, which was attended by experts from all Member States.

To support the development of this Implementing Regulation, the Commission engaged Öko-Institute to draft report templates and a Quality Check Report.

These documents aim to help Member States fulfil their reporting obligations under Article 76.

The current draft format, which was discussed at the TAC meeting, includes detailed data tables and reporting requirements for various aspects of battery production, collection and recycling.

With the legislation scheduled to be in place by August 2025, the Commission is working to a tight timeline.

To meet the adoption deadline, all aspects of the Implementing Regulation need to be agreed upon by late Spring 2025. The Commission has requested written comments on the draft documentation from Member States by 4 December, highlighting the urgency of the process and the importance of stakeholder input in shaping the final reporting requirements.

New consultation on Battery Waste Classification

The European Commission has initiated a public consultation on amending the European Waste List to include waste batteries and their treatment residues.

This initiative aims to update the list to align with the new EU Batteries Regulation, which introduces stricter requirements for battery waste management and recycling.

The proposed amendments seek to create new waste codes for various types of batteries, including lithium-based, sodium-based and other emerging technologies.

These changes are expected to improve the tracking and management of battery waste streams, facilitating more efficient recycling processes and supporting battery circularity goals.

Stakeholders, including waste management companies, battery manufacturers and other market agents are invited to provide feedback on the proposed changes by 9 January 2025.

The Commission will use this input to refine the amendments before their anticipated adoption in Q3 2025, with implementation expected to begin in early 2026.

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