Strengthening Battery Due Diligence Obligations

by name voted on 10.07.2025

Summary

The European Parliament has moved to amend battery regulations to enforce stricter due diligence obligations on companies, ensuring better oversight of environmental and social standards in the battery supply chain.

10 10.07.2025

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environment

administrative law

business and competition

Key points

The proposal aims to update existing rules for the battery industry within the EU.
The amendment specifically targets the existing battery regulation to refine how companies manage their responsibilities.
New requirements will focus on the due diligence policies that businesses must follow regarding battery production and lifecycle.
The European Parliament has adopted its position, which aligns with the final legislative act known as Regulation (EU) 2025/1561.

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Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies

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