Set up and implement a battery due diligence policy covering the raw materials in the battery and the social and environmental risks in their supply chain.

Economic operators placing batteries on the market must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

It is Art. 48(1), in the Batteries Regulation. as of 2026-09-04
The act gives its timing as: From 18 August 2027, as amended (Art. 48(1)). as of 2026-09-04
It names one industry by name: Batteries and solar. as of 2026-09-04
Compliance is checked by notified body, continuous. as of 2026-09-04

Addressee Economic operators placing batteries on the marketAct Regulation (EU) 2023/1542Article Art. 48(1)Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

placing a battery on the market or putting it into service

Obligation

Set up and implement a battery due diligence policy covering the raw materials in the battery and the social and environmental risks in their supply chain.

Who is affected

Addressee

Economic operators placing batteries on the market

Class

Businesses

Sectors

Names Batteries and solar · Reaches Automotive, Aluminium and metals, Chemicals and refining

Applies

From 18 August 2027, as amended (Art. 48(1))

Burden drivers

D1 · D4 — 2 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

economic operators that place batteries on the market or put them into service shall fulfil the due diligence obligations laid down in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article, and in Articles 49, 50 and 52 and shall, to that end, set up and implement battery due diligence policies.

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