Commission publishes guidelines on portable battery removability and replaceability

The European Commission published Commission Notice C/2025/214 providing guidelines to facilitate harmonized application of Article 11 requirements for removability and replaceability of portable batteries and LMT (Light Means of Transport) batteries under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The guidelines clarify how manufacturers can ensure portable batteries are readily removable and replaceable by end-users, supporting product longevity and facilitating battery recycling. The underlying removability and replaceability requirements take effect from February 18, 2027.