Battery labels
From August 2026 the following information needs to be on the main battery label:
1. information identifying the manufacturer
2. the battery category
3. the place of manufacture
4. the date of manufacture
5. the weight
6. the capacity
7. the chemistry
8. the hazardous substances
9. usable extinguishing agent
10. critical raw materials
Symbol for separate collection of batteries
From August 2025 a symbol for separate collection of batteries shall be present. It shall cover at least 3 % of the area of the largest side of the battery up to a maximum size of 5 × 5 cm.

QR code
From February 2027, all batteries shall be marked with a QR code. The QR code shall be in high contrast to the background colour and of a size that is easily readable by a commonly available QR reader, such as those integrated in hand-held communication devices.

