The European Union is poised to implement legislation mandating smartphone manufacturers to incorporate replaceable batteries in their devices by 2027. The new law also encompasses rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles and mobile devices, necessitating carbon footprint information provision.
The European Union is gearing up to introduce a new law that aims to facilitate simpler smartphone battery repairs. According to NDTV, this legislation will mandate manufacturers to design EU smartphones with easily replaceable batteries.
According to the report, once approved by the Council and Parliament, the new law is anticipated to take effect in early 2027. The regulations approved by the European Council not only promote battery replacements but also encompass requirements for rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles, smartphones, and tablets.
According to reports, batteries sold within the EU region will be required to provide carbon footprint information, include a label, and have a battery passport.
Additionally, the European Union (EU) Council has recently approved a set of regulations mandating smartphone manufacturers to design devices that facilitate easy battery replacements, as stated in the report.
With the objective of mitigating the environmental impact of batteries across their life cycle, new regulations have been introduced. Once signed into law by the European Council and Parliament, smartphone manufacturers will need to integrate replaceable batteries in EU-sold devices by 2027, according to a report from Android Authority.
However, manufacturers may request an extension for implementing the switch to replaceable batteries, as the EU has indicated flexibility in granting a delay if needed.
The recently approved regulations by the European Parliament and Council encompass various battery types, including waste portable batteries, electric vehicle batteries, industrial batteries, and starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) batteries used in vehicles and machinery. The scope of these regulations also includes batteries utilized in light modes of transportation, such as electric bikes, e-mopeds, and e-scooters.
Under the new regulations, all batteries will be obligated to provide essential information about their carbon footprint. Furthermore, they will be required to include labels, an electronic “battery passport,” and a QR code. The implementation timeline includes the labeling requirements by 2026 and the inclusion of QR codes by 2027.
