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Commission publishes updated guidelines on battery removability and replaceability (C(2026) 5032)
EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542European CommissionEU
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Jul 14, 2026
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The European Commission published updated Commission Notice C(2026) 5032 providing guidelines to facilitate the harmonised application of provisions on the removability and replaceability of portable and LMT batteries under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. This updated guidance supersedes the earlier C/2025/214 published in January 2025, providing clarified requirements for manufacturers and economic operators regarding battery design, replaceability criteria, and product compliance for portable and light means of transport batteries.
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Commission publishes updated guidelines on battery removability and replaceability (C(2026) 5032)
EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 14.7.2026 C(2026) 5032 final Commission Notice Commission guidelines to facilitate the harmonised application of provisions on the removability and replaceability of portable and LMT batteries in Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Text with EEA relevance) EN EN Commission Notice Commission guidelines to facilitate the harmonised application of provisions on the removability and replaceability of