Summary
This report proposes simplifying EU battery regulations by exempting spare parts for discontinued vehicles and providing derogations for industrial batteries under existing contracts. It also introduces digital labeling to reduce administrative burdens. 10 10.07.2026
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industry
transport
environment
waste management
administrative reform
Key points
- The proposal seeks to reduce the administrative and financial burden on operators by simplifying certain requirements.
- Exemptions are proposed for spare batteries of discontinued vehicle models from certain reporting obligations, such as carbon footprint declarations.
- Industrial and electric vehicle batteries under pre-existing contracts may receive a derogation from battery passport requirements until early 2033.
- Digital labels can be used to fulfill information obligations, replacing the need for physical paper-based documentation.
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