The new European Battery Regulations, effective from February 18, 2024, aim to enhance battery sustainability and recycling across the EU. Key provisions include stricter waste management, extended producer responsibilities, and new battery categories. The regulations enforce end-of-life requirements, recycling targets, and reporting obligations, applying automatically across EU countries. Collection targets for waste batteries are set to increase, and specific measures for lithium recovery are outlined. The regulations also introduce mandatory recycled content levels and the concept of a ‘battery passport’ for detailed battery information. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage with implementation efforts in Ireland.
Fireguard can help your business comply with the new 2024 European Battery Regulations by ensuring your battery waste management, reporting, and recycling processes meet the updated standards, including specific measures for lithium recovery and mandatory recycled content levels.
Learn more here: https://www.weeeireland.ie/2024/03/01/new-battery-regulations-2024/