Do not place on the market a battery containing a substance restricted by Annex I otherwise than on the conditions that Annex sets.

Economic operators placing batteries on the market are prohibited, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

It is Art. 6(1), in the Batteries Regulation. as of 2026-09-04
The act gives its timing as: Applies from 18 February 2024 (Art. 96(2)). 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 model. as of 2026-09-04

Addressee Economic operators placing batteries on the marketAct Regulation (EU) 2023/1542Article Art. 6(1)Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

a battery containing mercury, cadmium or lead above the Annex I limits

Obligation

Do not place on the market a battery containing a substance restricted by Annex I otherwise than on the conditions that Annex sets.

Who is affected

Addressee

Economic operators placing batteries on the market

Class

Businesses

Sectors

Names Batteries and solar · Reaches Automotive, Chemicals and refining

Applies

Applies from 18 February 2024 (Art. 96(2))

Burden drivers

D1 — 1 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

In addition to the restrictions set out in Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and in Article 4(2), point (a), of Directive 2000/53/EC, batteries shall not contain substances for which Annex I to this Regulation contains a restriction unless the conditions of that restriction are complied with.

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