Batteries Regulation
What is the Batteries Regulation?
The Batteries Regulation marks a significant shift in how batteries are managed throughout their lifecycle, in order to minimise their environmental impact. Ongoing policy developments, especially those linked to the batteries' digital product passports (DPPs to be enforced by 2027) and substances of concern (SoCs), are shaping future requirements for industry stakeholders.
In December 2023, ECHA received an official mandate from the European Commission to prepare a study report on substances of concern present in batteries or used in their manufacture, including an investigation into the need for future restriction. The report is also set to investigate the need to broaden the scope of current restrictions concerning certain substances in batteries to substances or technologies that, for instance, hinder recyclability.
Why is it important?
The Regulation introduces new obligations for manufacturers, particularly concerning the traceability, repairability and recyclability of batteries and substances used in their manufacturing processes, including adhesives and sealants.
Through the capacity-building programme known as ECaBaM (Exchange & Capacity-building Group on Battery Materials), of which FEICA is a member, industries in the supply chain and ECHA exchange knowledge to allow ECHA to elaborate its report on Substances of Concern.
What are we asking for?
Technological neutrality: Recognise that adhesives and sealants used in batteries manufacturing can support dismantling, repair and recycling.
Related documents and information:
- FEICA Position: The concept of Debonding-on-Demand technologies (May 2026)