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Comply with the battery due diligence obligations in Chapter VII.

Economic operators below the turnover threshold must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 47, 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 none, annual test. as of 2026-09-04
Addressee Economic operators below the turnover thresholdAct Regulation (EU) 2023/1542Article Art. 47Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

net turnover below EUR 40 million in the preceding financial year

Obligation

Comply with the battery due diligence obligations in Chapter VII.

Who is affected

Addressee
Economic operators below the turnover threshold
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Batteries and solar
Applies
From 18 August 2027, as amended (Art. 48(1))

Burden drivers

No burden drivers recorded on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

This Chapter does not apply to economic operators that had a net turnover of less than EUR 40 million

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