With the increasing global awareness of environmental protection, the EU's regulations in the battery industry are becoming increasingly strict. Amazon Europe recently released new EU battery regulations that require extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations, which have a significant impact on sellers selling batteries and related products in the EU market. This article will provide a detailed analysis of these new requirements and offer strategies to help sellers better adapt to this change.
The EU Battery Regulation aims to update and replace the previous EU Battery Directive, with the core of improving the safety of battery products and strengthening producer responsibility. The new regulations particularly emphasize the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring producers not only to be responsible for the production process of the product, but also for the entire lifecycle of the product, including recycling and disposal after disposal.
The EU Battery Regulation defines a "battery" as any device that directly converts chemical energy into electrical energy, has internal or external storage, consists of one or more non rechargeable or rechargeable battery units (modules or battery packs), including batteries that have been processed for reuse, processed for new use, repurposed, or remanufactured.
Applicable batteries: batteries integrated into electrical appliances, ignition device batteries for transportation vehicles, rechargeable battery units
Batteries not applicable: space equipment batteries, nuclear facility safety batteries, military batteries
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1. Main content of new requirements
1) Submit contact information for the EU responsible person
According to the new regulations, sellers must submit the contact information of the EU responsible person in Amazon's "Manage Your Compliance" control panel before August 18, 2024. This is the first step in ensuring product compliance.
2) Extended Producer Responsibility Requirements
If the seller is considered a battery producer, they must meet the extended producer responsibility requirements, including registering in each EU country/region and providing a registration number to Amazon. Amazon will check the compliance of sellers before August 18, 2025.
3) Product Definition and Classification
The EU Battery Regulation provides a clear definition of "battery" and distinguishes between batteries within its scope of application and those outside its scope of application. This requires sellers to accurately classify their products to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
4) Conditions for being regarded as battery producers
The new regulations provide a detailed list of the conditions considered as battery producers, including manufacturers, importers, or distributors. These conditions not only involve sales within the EU, but also include sales to end-users through remote contracts.
5) Requirements for authorized representatives
For producers established outside the EU, an authorized representative must be designated in the country/region where the goods are sold to fulfill the producer's obligations.
6) Specific obligations of extended producer responsibility
The obligations that producers need to fulfill include registration, reporting, and payment of fees. These obligations require producers to manage the entire lifecycle of batteries, including recycling and disposal.
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2. Response strategies
1) Timely update information
Sellers should update their contact information on the Amazon platform in a timely manner and ensure the accuracy of all information.
2) Product compliance inspection
Conduct compliance checks on existing products to ensure compliance with EU battery regulations.
3) Registration and Reporting
According to regulatory requirements, register in the corresponding EU countries/regions and regularly report the sales and recycling of batteries to relevant agencies.
4) Designated authorized representative
For non EU sellers, an authorized representative should be designated as soon as possible and ensure that they can fulfill their producer responsibilities.
5) Payment of fees
Understand and pay relevant ecological fees to compensate for battery waste management expenses.
6) Continuously monitor regulatory changes
EU member states may adjust regulatory requirements based on specific circumstances, and sellers need to continuously monitor these changes and adjust their strategies in a timely manner.
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The new EU battery regulations have put forward higher requirements for producers, which is not only a commitment to environmental protection, but also a manifestation of responsibility to consumers. Sellers need to take these new regulations seriously. By operating in compliance, they can not only avoid potential legal risks, but also enhance their brand image and win the trust of consumers.
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Post time: Aug-07-2024
