In the context of the European Commission’s public consultation on the implementation of the due diligence provisions under the Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and the proposed Omnibus IV Regulation, EPBA-Consumer Batteries Europe has submitted a detailed position paper outlining the views of the portable battery industry.

We welcome the Commission’s decision to delay the implementation of Chapter VII of the Batteries Regulation by two years. This pause is essential to finalise key elements such as implementation guidelines, the designation of notifying authorities by member states, and alignment with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

At the same time, we underline the need for proportionate and workable due diligence requirements. Our position includes concrete proposals to better tailor the scope and frequency of reporting obligations and to ensure a level playing field across sectors handling critical raw materials.

In parallel, we support efforts to modernise EU product legislation in line with the digital transition. This includes the use of QR codes or URLs for battery information, in line with similar initiatives in other sectors such as food and beverage labelling.

Download the full position paper below.