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Requirement · LAB-01Bear a label carrying the general information on batteries set out in Part A of Annex VI.
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. 13(1), in the Batteries Regulation. as of 2026-09-04
- The act gives its timing as: 18 August 2026, or 18 months after the implementing act under Art. 13(10) enters into force, whichever is the latest. as of 2026-09-04
- It names one industry by name: Batteries and solar. as of 2026-09-04
- Compliance is checked by market surveillance authority, per battery. as of 2026-09-04
The rule
New — no predecessor
Trigger
every battery placed on the market
Obligation
Bear a label carrying the general information on batteries set out in Part A of Annex VI.
Who is affected
Addressee
Economic operators placing batteries on the market
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Batteries and solar · Reaches Automotive
Applies
18 August 2026, or 18 months after the implementing act under Art. 13(10) enters into force, whichever is the latest
Burden drivers
D1 — 1 of 7 marks fire on this provision.
Source text
Verbatim
batteries shall bear a label containing the general information on batteries set out in Part A of Annex VI.
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