Digital Product Passport
DPP Regulations in the Battery and Accumulator Sector
DPP Regulations in the Battery and Accumulator Sector
The battery and accumulator sector was the first to be covered by regulations on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the European Union. The key legal document in this area is Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 July 2023 on batteries and waste batteries.
What does the regulation cover?
1. Information on chemical composition: The DPP must contain detailed data on the materials used in batteries, including critical raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel.
2. Lifecycle: The passport documents the production process, battery lifespan, and recycling possibilities.
3. Tracking: Each battery must have a unique identifier that allows its origin and usage history to be tracked.
Mandatory DPP requirements for batteries
1. Mandatory digital labels: Each battery must be equipped with a QR code or an RFID chip containing product data.
2. Emission data: The passport must document the carbon footprint of the battery at every stage of its lifecycle.
3. Repair and recycling potential: The DPP includes detailed information on processes that enable the reuse of materials or product repair.
Expanding the scope of the DPP in the battery sector
1. Recycling monitoring: New regulations are set to introduce a reporting obligation on the effectiveness of recycling processes.
2. Introducing standards for energy storage systems: The passport will be expanded to include information related to energy storage.
3. Integration with blockchain systems: The European Commission is exploring the use of blockchain technology to ensure DPP data integrity.
EU plans for battery recycling
1. Minimum recovery rates: By 2030, the regulation requires that 70% of lithium and 95% of cobalt from used batteries be recycled.
2. Recycling infrastructure: The EU supports the construction of new recycling plants in Europe.
3. Education and awareness: Launching educational campaigns for consumers.
Future markers for the DPP in the battery sector
1. Global cooperation: Developing DPP standards at the international level.
2. Process automation: Integrating the DPP with AI systems.
3. Impact on consumers: Developing mobile applications that enable access to DPP information.
The DPP not only improves transparency and trust in the sector but also supports the climate and economic goals of the European Union.
