欧盟新电池法规解读及应对措施

Interpretation and response measures of EU’s new battery regulation

欧盟(EU)2023/1542《电池和废旧电池的法规》(新电池法规)的发布及实施,对我国汽车和电池行业都带来很大的影响。产业链上下游均面临更高的要求,也将直面欧盟的绿色贸易壁垒。介绍电池法规的发展历程,重点对新电池法规中有害物质、碳足迹、标签信息、合格评定、尽职调查和电子护照等内容进行阐述,对有害物质限制、碳足迹和标签信息等重要执行时间点进行表述。新电池法规相对于2006年版发生了较大的变化。企业需要掌握其与供应链的相关联性,提前准备材料,把控风险;第三方检测机构应建立符合新电池法规要求的能力,帮助企业和供应商应对风险及挑战。

The release and implementation of the Regulation(EU)2023/1542 Concerning Batteries and Waste Batteries(EU’s new battery regulations)have a significant impact on China’s automotive and battery industries.The upstream and downstream of the industry chain are facing higher requirements,and will also face the EU’s green trade barriers.The development history of battery regulations is introduced,focuses on the contents of the new battery regulations such as hazardous substances,carbon footprints,label information,conformity assessments,due diligence and e-passports,etc.,the important implementation time points such as hazardous substance restrictions,carbon footprints and label information are described.Compared with the 2006 version,the new battery regulations have undergone great changes.Enterprises need to grasp its relevance to the supply chain,prepare materials in advance,and control risks;the third-party testing institutions should establish the ability to meet the requirements of the new battery regulations to help enterprises and suppliers cope with risks and challenges.