EU Battery Regulation: Key Compliance & Sustainability Requirements for 2025 & Beyond

Webinar Overview

Navigating the Battery Regulations

Join us for an in-depth webinar as we explore the key obligations under the new EU Battery Regulation (EUBR). This landmark legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for the entire battery lifecycle, from design and production to waste management and recycling. It aims to increase the sustainability, safety, and circularity of batteries placed on the European Union market.

In this expert-led session, we will break down the critical compliance requirements and how they will reshape the battery industry. Whether you are a battery manufacturer, an importer of products with batteries, or a compliance professional, understanding the scope and impact of the EUBR is essential for ensuring regulatory readiness and maintaining market access.

We will cover the latest developments and requirements under the EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542), including its core pillars:

• Sustainability and safety criteria
• Supply chain due diligence
• Waste management and recycling targets
• The Digital Battery Passport

This session is ideal for companies that are directly or indirectly affected by the new regulation and are looking to stay ahead of evolving sustainability and circular economy mandates.

Webinar Agenda

1. Introduction to the EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542)

• Scope, timeline, and key objectives of the regulation
• Defining battery categories and their specific requirements

2. Sustainability and Safety Requirements

• Carbon Footprint: Mandatory declaration and performance classes
• Recycled Content: Targets and documentation for cobalt, lithium, nickel, and lead
• Durability and Performance: New criteria for rechargeable batteries
• Removability & Replaceability: Requirements for batteries in appliances and light means of transport

3. Supply Chain Due Diligence

• Understanding the obligation to establish a due diligence policy
• Addressing environmental and social risks in the supply chain
• Third-party verification and reporting requirements

4. Waste Management and Circularity

• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Producer obligations and financial contributions
• Collection Targets: New and increased targets for portable and LMT batteries
• Recycling Efficiencies: Mandatory targets for recycling processes and material recovery

5. The Digital Battery Passport

• What is the Battery Passport and what data must it contain?
• Access rights for different stakeholders (public, market authorities, recyclers)
• Implications for traceability and information management across the value chain

Date

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 at 08:00 PDT, 11:00 EDT, 17:00 CET.

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Presenters

Dila Şen, Global Regulatory and Requirements Compliance Specialist, Compliance & Risks

Dila Şen is a Turkish-qualified lawyer and sworn translator for 15 years with extensive experience in AI policy. She has been working as a Global Regulatory & Requirements Compliance Specialist at C&R for five years.

Prior to joining Compliance & Risks, Dila worked for global companies like Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., ADP, and several different law firms in Turkey as a legal counsel for several years.

Dila holds a triple LL.M. in European Master in Law & Economics from the Universities of Bologna, Ghent, and Haifa, and an LL.B. from Yeditepe University, where she was awarded a full merit-based scholarship by the Turkish government. She also holds a B.A. in Communication. She is the SME for batteries and AI. She further developed her expertise in AI through an Advanced Certification from the Center for Artificial Intelligence & Digital Policy (CAIDP) in Washington, D.C., subsequently becoming a Team Leader.

Currently, she is an AI Policy Group Member at CAIDP’s AI Policy Clinic and an active member of the Istanbul Bar Association’s AI Working Group.

Andrew O’Neill, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Compliance & Risks

Andrew O’Neill is a Regulatory Compliance Specialist with extensive expertise in Low Voltage, Toys, Metrology, and Radio Engineering. He has hands-on experience in enforcement, inspections, warrant executions, and market surveillance activities.

Throughout his career, Andrew has contributed to several EU-level projects, with a focus on:
– Risk assessment methodologies
– Market surveillance practices
– Electronic surveillance (E-Surveillance)
– Customs control of unsafe products
– Counterfeit and non-genuine goods

At Compliance & Risks, Andrew serves as the primary subject matter expert on Batteries and Toys, and is a secondary expert in Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio. His insights into battery compliance have been featured in various published blogs, showcasing his in-depth knowledge and practical guidance on regulatory developments.

Orlaith Morris, Content Marketing Manager, Compliance & Risks

Orlaith is Content Marketing Manager at Compliance & Risks, working with the company since 2022 and based in Dublin. In her role, Orlaith leverages her expertise to elevate the company’s brand presence and thought leadership, delivering impactful content that resonates with the industry. With a keen focus on the ever-evolving product compliance & ESG landscapes, her work supports Compliance & Risks’ mission to help organizations stay compliant and achieve their business goals.

Prior to joining Compliance & Risks, Orlaith has years of content marketing experience working in various global industries and organizations.