Batteries
The Battery Regulation contains rules that apply to those who place batteries on the market or use batteries within the EU. The regulation partly replaces the battery directive 2006/66/EC and must be applied from 18 February 2024. Some requirements apply immediately, and some will apply gradually. The rules in the regulation affect several actors and contain rules which mean that batteries cannot not be placed on the market or put into use if they contain more than a certain content of the heavy metals mercury, cadmium or lead.
The Battery Regulation also contains other rules, including requirements regarding sustainability, safety, labeling and other information requirements. The Swedish Chemicals Agency is responsible for the rules regarding the restrictions of heavy metals. The remaining provisions in the Battery Regulation fall under the responsibility of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.
You will find the latest consolidated version of the battery regulation from 12 July 2023 below. Consolidation means that the original legal act and all subsequent amendments and corrections have been brought together in a single document.
The Battery Directive is implemented in Swedish legislation by the Prohibition in Certain Cases in Connection with the Handling, Import and Export of Chemical Products Ordinance (1998:944).
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The directive also comprises rules on collection, recovery and disposal of used batteries and accumulators.
Find out more on the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency website. External link.