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title: Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries
ref_no: EU 2023/1542
status: In force
effective_on: 2023-08-17
market: European Union
source_url: "https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1542/oj"
verified_at: 2026-08-19
version: 1
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# EU 2023/1542 Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries

| | |
|---|---|
| Effective | 2023-08-17 |
| Scope | Portable, industrial, EV and light means of transport batteries |
| Key requirements | CE marking, carbon footprint declaration, recycled content, due diligence, battery passport |
| Languages | EN / zh-CN |
| Market | European Union |

## Change history

- 2026-08-12 — Draft implementing rules for carbon footprint declaration open for comment (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1542/oj)
- 2025-08-18 — Due diligence obligations phased in (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1542/oj)
- 2023-08-17 — Regulation entered into force (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1542/oj)