EU updates battery-related waste codes to support circular economy

The European Commission updated battery-related waste codes in the European List of Waste to improve tracking of black mass (a key intermediate product from battery recycling containing critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel). This amendment provides better control over black mass shipments and ensures these valuable materials remain in the European economy. The update directly supports the EU Battery Regulation's objectives for circular economy, supply security for raw materials, and strategic autonomy in critical battery materials.