What are the requirements for battery labeling?

The European Commission (EC) lays out clear requirements for battery labeling in Directive 2006/66/EC and amendments to Regulation (EU) No 2019/1020. EC regulations specify size and location requirements for the label, stating that all batteries must meet these labeling requirements to be placed on the market in the EU.

Do batteries need to be labeled?

For example, the EU will require batteries measuring above 2 kWh to provide carbon footprint labeling. The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) Lithium-ion Car Battery Recycling Advisory Group also mentioned battery labeling in its final report, released in March 2022.

What is battery labeling?

Labeling is a foundational element for recording battery State of Charge (SOC) and State of Health (SOH) data, managing battery-electric-grid integration, tracking maintenance and repairs, managing recalls, and more.

Do batteries need to be labeled in the EU?

EC regulations specify size and location requirements for the label, stating that all batteries must meet these labeling requirements to be placed on the market in the EU. For example, the EU will require batteries measuring above 2 kWh to provide carbon footprint labeling.

Do OEMs need standardized battery labels in California?

In this report, the advisory group suggests requiring OEMs in California to attach standardized physical battery labels to help with reuse, repurposing, and recycling efforts. The California Air Resource Board (CARB) is also developing a labeling requirement as part of their proposed Advanced Clean Cars II regulation.

How do you label a battery?

(Extended) labelling obligations for batteries: information on capacity, performance, durability, and chemical composition. Labelling through marks and QR codes. Method: "Right to Repair". Plans to ban built-in batteries in electronic devices, allowing batteries to be replaced by users or professionals.