Lithium Battery Regulations and Standards in the EU: An Overview
Batteries RegulationGeneral Product Safety RegulationEn StandardsInland Transport of Dangerous Goods DirectiveLab TestingLithium Battery Testing CompaniesAdditional RequirementsThe Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive requires that the transportation of lithium batteries and other dangerous goods must be done according to the requirements of the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). The ADR, in turn, requires lithium batteries to comply with the requirements set by sub-...See more on compliancegate europa [PDF]
New EU regulatory framework for batteries
On 10 December 2020, the European Commission presented a proposal designed to modernise the EU''s regulatory framework for batteries in order to secure the sustainability and