On August 18, 2025, the new EU Battery Regulation (EU-BattVO) will also come into effect in Germany. The final transfer of the EU rules into German law is currently being prepared by the legislator – therefore, the future requirements have not yet been clearly defined.
This new regulation introduces significant changes and obligations for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of batteries — both domestic and foreign companies distributing batteries in Germany.
Below, we summarize some key points and recent developments concisely, as we have done in previous newsletters:
- The 5 new battery categories: portable batteries, batteries for light vehicles, electric vehicle batteries, industrial batteries, and starter batteries
- Obligation to assign all registrations to an Organization for Manufacturer Responsibility (OfH)
- Mandatory declaration of the chemical composition for each battery category in the corresponding portal (the exact procedure is currently unclear)
- Manufacturers must keep the EU Declaration of Conformity, technical documents, and test reports for ten years and present them upon request
- According to Stiftung EAR, new registrations can be applied for from August 18, 2025, based on the new categories
- Existing registrations must be updated in the Stiftung EAR portal by January 15, 2026, including chemical composition, OfH assignment, etc.
- Registrations not updated by January 16, 2026, will be automatically deleted
- Foreign manufacturers must appoint an authorized representative with a registered office in Germany from August 18, 2025 (this will also involve additional costs)
Current developments on the Implementation in Germany
- Organizations for collection take back systems (OfH) have been able to apply for their approval with Stiftung EAR since July 1, 2025
- The Environmental Committee has recommended new requirements for take-back systems and recycling quotas, which will soon impose stricter regulations on manufacturers and distributors
- The introduction of the new Battery Act is currently delayed and is unlikely to come into force as planned. Transitional arrangements are expected …
- The Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) published a revised draft bill on May 27, 2025, to align national battery law with the new EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542. Here is the Link
BMUKN: Ihre Suche auf bundesumweltministerium.de
We will implement the new requirements for our customers to the best of our ability and keep you informed about further developments.
If you have any questions regarding compliance with EPR legislation in Germany for packaging, electrical equipment (WEEE), or batteries, you can contact the Go4Recycling Team anytime.