#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 233Law on the Implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning Batteries and Waste Batteries of 30 September 2025
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This German law adapts national battery legislation to the new EU Regulation 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries. It amends multiple existing German laws including the Battery Act, the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act, the Civil Code, and competition and supervisory regulations. The legislation implements stricter collection targets, recycling efficiency requirements, carbon footprint rules, and due diligence obligations for economic operators throughout the battery lifecycle. It also establishes new labelling, information, and reporting requirements for batteries placed on the German market after the regulation's phased application dates.
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Key Changes
- Implementation of EU Regulation 2023/1542 into German law with effect from 06.10.2025
- Amendments to the Battery Act (BattG) and Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) to align with new EU collection and recycling quotas
- Introduction of mandatory carbon footprint declarations and due diligence requirements for battery manufacturers and importers
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Obligations
What this law requires
Implement stricter collection targets for waste batteries as specified in EU Regulation 2023/1542
Achieve recycling efficiency requirements for batteries as mandated by EU Regulation 2023/1542
Calculate and declare carbon footprint for batteries placed on the German market according to phased application dates
Apply mandatory labeling and information requirements to batteries in accordance with EU Regulation 2023/1542
Conduct and document due diligence obligations throughout the battery lifecycle regarding human rights and environmental impacts