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Commission opens consultation on additional battery removability exemptions
EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542European Commission, Directorate-General for EnvironmentEU
Announced
Apr 28, 2026
Description
The European Commission launched a public consultation seeking stakeholder views on draft legislation setting out additional product exemptions from EU requirements on the removability and replaceability of portable batteries incorporated in products. Under Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, certain products may be exempted from general removability requirements. Comments on the draft legislation were due by 26 May 2026.
Key Findings
Commission opens consultation on additional battery removability exemptions
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