New exceptions to the obligation to make portable batteries easily removable and replaceable
22 Oct 20260 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of electronic devices with portable batteries
Summary
The EU establishes the cases in which manufacturers can bypass the rule requiring portable batteries to be easily removable. It affects devices with special technical requirements.
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This Delegated Regulation complements Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries, defining the exceptions to the obligation that portable cells and batteries be easily removable and replaceable by the end user. Manufacturers of devices with specific technical requirements—such as water resistance, structural integrity or e…
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