EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

July 2026

Exemption Update
Commission adopts Delegated Regulation adding portable battery removability exemptions
The Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation introducing new rules that exempt additional products from EU requirements on the removability and replaceability of portable batteries. Under the Batteries Regulation, portable batteries in products sold in the EU must generally be removable and replaceable by consumers. The new exemptions apply to specific product categories such as medical devices and 'wet appliances' (e.g., electric toothbrushes, water flossers) where technical or safety considerations justify derogations from the standard requirements.

EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

April 2026

Public Comment
European Commission opens public consultation on draft delegated act to add exemptions from portable battery removability/replaceability requirements
The European Commission launched a public consultation on a draft delegated act under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 to add additional product categories to the list exempted from the general requirement that portable batteries be removable and replaceable by end-users. The consultation references examples such as wearable devices, electric toys, and certain equipment within scope of the ATEX Directive. If adopted, these exemptions would affect product design/engineering choices and repairability obligations for products containing portable batteries and may influence related end-of-life handling expectations. Consultation closes 26 May 2026.

EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)

Public Comment
Commission opens consultation on proposed battery removability exemptions
The European Commission is seeking stakeholder views on a proposed Delegated Act that would add six new product categories to the list of exemptions from portable battery removability and replaceability requirements under Article 11 of the EU Batteries Regulation. Proposed exemptions include wearable devices (smartwatches and fitness trackers), electric toys, and products within the scope of the ATEX Directive (equipment for explosive atmospheres such as explosion-proof motors, sensors, pumps, and forklift trucks). Under the Regulation, portable batteries must generally be removable and replaceable by consumers; exempted products only require removability by independent professionals. Comments are due by May 26, 2026.

EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Public Comment
European Commission opens consultation on delegated act to add additional product exemptions from portable battery removability/replaceability requirements
The European Commission opened a public consultation on draft rules (planned as a delegated act under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) to add additional product categories to the list of exemptions from the general requirement that portable batteries be removable and replaceable by consumers. The Commission also signaled it intends to update existing removability/replaceability guidelines to reflect the new derogations. Compliance teams should assess whether their product portfolio may qualify for (or be affected by) the proposed exemptions and consider submitting feedback during the consultation period.

EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)

Public Comment
Commission opens public consultation on delegated act to expand exemptions from portable battery removability/replaceability requirements
The European Commission launched a public consultation on draft delegated rules that would add additional product categories to the exemption list from the EU Battery Regulation’s general requirement that portable batteries be removable and replaceable by consumers. Where exempted, batteries would generally need to be removable/replaceable by independent professionals instead. The consultation is relevant for product design, repairability, and technical documentation strategies for affected product categories (e.g., wearables, electric toys, ATEX-scope equipment). Stakeholders should review whether their products may fall within the proposed exemptions and consider submitting feedback via the Commission consultation portal before the consultation closes.

EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)

Public Comment
European Commission opens consultation on delegated act to add product exemptions from portable battery removability/replaceability requirements
The European Commission launched a public consultation on a draft delegated act under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 that would add additional product categories to the list of exemptions from the general requirement that portable batteries incorporated into products be removable and replaceable by consumers. If adopted, products in the newly exempted categories could shift from consumer removability/replaceability to professional-only removal/replaceability, impacting product design choices, user instructions, technical documentation, and conformity strategies for manufacturers and importers.

EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)

Public Comment
European Commission opens consultation on draft delegated act to add additional product exemptions from portable battery removability/replaceability requirements
The European Commission (DG ENV) launched a public consultation on a delegated act under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 to expand the list of product categories exempted from the general requirement that portable batteries be removable and replaceable by end-users (instead allowing removal by independent professionals). If adopted, this would affect product design/repairability and compliance documentation for the newly covered product categories, potentially reducing consumer-removability obligations for those products while still requiring professional removability.

EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)

March 2026

Enforcement Action
Commission 2025 Safety Gate report press release flags Toy Safety Regulation as enforcement tool (harmful-chemicals ban messaging)
In the European Commission’s 2025 Safety Gate (rapid alert system) report press release, the Commission highlights toys as a key product category in alerts and explicitly references the new Toy Safety Regulation as part of the EU’s strengthened enforcement toolkit (including messaging that it bans harmful chemicals in toys and strengthens authority powers). While not an amendment to Regulation (EU) 2025/2509, this signals enforcement focus and increased market surveillance attention that compliance teams should consider for EU market monitoring, online listing controls, and readiness for inspections/requests.

EU Toy Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2509)

Guidance Update
European Commission Safety Gate Report 2025 highlights enforcement focus on toys and references strengthened toolbox under new Toy Safety Regulation
The European Commission’s 2025 Safety Gate Report highlights that toys represented 16% of Safety Gate alerts in 2025 and explicitly references the new Toy Safety Regulation as strengthening authorities’ powers and banning harmful chemicals in toys.

EU Toy Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2509)

February 2026

Public Comment
Draft Commission Implementing Decision proposes amending toy safety standardisation request (Implementing Decision C(2022) 7410) with revised deadlines and new work items
An official Commission document proposes amendments to Implementing Decision C(2022) 7410 concerning the standardisation request for toy safety harmonised standards. The draft indicates planned changes including extending the overall request timeframe and CEN/CENELEC final reporting deadlines (e.g., to 30 June 2029) and adding/adjusting standardisation deliverables, such as work on microbiological safety for toys with accessible aqueous media and updates to electric toy standard work addressing light/LED emission risks.

EU Toy Safety Regulation

January 2026

Regulation Change
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/76 updates authorised ODS process-agent uses and repeals Decision 2010/372/EU
The European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/76 under Regulation (EU) 2024/590. The decision updates the list of undertakings/installations authorised to use ozone-depleting substances (ODS) as process agents.

EU Ozone Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/590)

December 2025

Deadline Update
EU aviation milestone: in-service EU aircraft must use halon-free portable fire extinguishers by 31 Dec 2025
EASA highlighted an end-of-year compliance milestone under Regulation (EU) 2024/590: as of 31 December 2025, any in-service aircraft registered in the EU must be equipped with halon-free portable fire extinguishers.

EU Ozone Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/590)

Regulation Change
Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 enters into force 1 Jan 2026; applies from 1 Aug 2030 (transition period)
The European Commission announced that the new EU Toy Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2509) enters into force on 1 January 2026 and will apply from 1 August 2030 after a transition period.

EU Toy Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2509)

Regulation Change
Toy Safety Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 enters into force 1 Jan 2026; applicable from 1 Aug 2030 (incl. Digital Product Passport)
European Commission communications confirm that Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 enters into force on 1 January 2026.

EU Toy Safety Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2509)

Regulation Change
Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 on the safety of toys enters into force; application deferred to 1 August 2030
The European Commission announced that the new Toy Safety Regulation enters into force on 1 January 2026 and will apply from 1 August 2030 following a transition period.

EU Toy Safety Regulation

Guidance Update
EU adopts Battery Booster Strategy with €1.5B facility for battery cell producers
Commission Communication C(2025) 8950 establishes the Battery Booster Strategy to support the European battery industry.

EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Public Comment
European Commission publishes proposal COM(2025) 981 to amend Battery Regulation
The European Commission published a legislative proposal (COM(2025) 981) to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)

Regulation Change
European Commission publishes COM(2025) 981 proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542
The European Commission published COM(2025) 981 final proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 aiming to simplify and clarify certain requirements.

EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542)

Public Comment
Commission publishes ‘environmental omnibus’ proposal (COM(2025) 981) to amend Battery Regulation
The European Commission issued COM(2025) 981, a proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.