The Battery Act 2 (short: BattG 2) has been in force since January 2021 and regulates the recycling and the proper return of old batteries. It is based on the European battery regulation 2006/66 / EG and the EU regulation 2009/603 / EG.
The Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register (EAR) is responsible for monitoring and ensuring legally compliant licensing. Every company that imports batteries or rechargeable batteries (especially when installed) and wants to sell them in Germany must be registered with the EAR and report the quantities placed on the market.
Note: In any case, we will support you in advance in compiling the necessary documentation for the various types of batteries and clarifying the labeling requirements.
The aim of the Battery Act is to ensure the proper disposal and recycling of old batteries by manufacturers, importers or dealers.
End users can then hand in normal household quantities of used batteries free of charge at regional collection points in Germany. We offer our customers our support for easy and problem-free registration and data reporting.
In short, all of them! Any type of battery or rechargeable battery, whether installed or not, must be registered when it is imported into Germany or the EU. A distinction is made between 3 types of batteries:
Batteries that are encapsulated and can be hand-held.
The majority of our customers’ products fall into the field of Device Batteries. This category includes a wide variety of products. To give you an orientation, we want to list some of the most common product types:
Batteries intended for the starter, lighting or ignition of vehicles.
Batteries that are intended exclusively for industrial or agricultural purposes and for all types of electric vehicles.
Power Banks of all capacities and sizes
Rechargeable batteries and batteries in electric toys.
Headphones, speakers and other bluetooth devices.
Tablets that are equipped with batteries.
Computer peripherals that are operated by batteries.
Smart Watches und Fitness Trackers.
Why is registration so important? The example of the Battery Act clearly shows why registration is so important and what penalties threaten if the regulations are not followed.
The following applies: All manufacturers and distributors of batteries and rechargeable batteries must register on the official website of the target country before placing the product on the market. Anyone who imports from abroad is considered a manufacturer. Without registration, it is an illegal sale and there are legal consequences.
Failure to register can result in warnings and fines with a maximum fine of 100,000 euros.
Failure to comply may result in a ban on sales in relevant countries.
If the sales ban is not observed, profits from ongoing business activities can be confiscated.
Refusal to pay a fine may result in a conviction of criminal detention.