Digital Product Passport for Batteries
First product category with a mandatory Digital Product Passport. The EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) requires a Digital Product Passport for every industrial and EV battery from February 2027. LabelEU generates passports that support the GS1 Digital Link format so you can ship to the EU without delays.
DPP mandatory
Feb 2027
Battery Regulation
2023/1542
Scope threshold
>2 kWh
Applicable EU regulations
Regulations covering batteries
EU Battery Regulation
(EU) 2023/1542
Establishes sustainability, safety, and circularity rules for batteries placed on the EU market, including mandatory DPP requirements.
Key articles
- Art. 77 - Digital Product Passport
- Art. 7 - Carbon footprint declaration
- Art. 8 - Recycled content targets
- Art. 11 - Removability and replaceability
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
(EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR)
Framework regulation that extends DPP requirements across product categories. Batteries are the first priority product group.
Key articles
- Art. 9 - Digital Product Passport
- Art. 4 - Ecodesign requirements
Key dates
Compliance timeline for batteries
Aug 2023
Battery Regulation enters into force
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 published in the Official Journal and became law.
Feb 2025
Carbon footprint declaration required
EV and industrial batteries must include a carbon footprint declaration per Art. 7.
Aug 2025
Carbon footprint class labels
Battery carbon footprint performance classes (A to E) must appear on labels.
Feb 2027
Digital Product Passport mandatory
Every EV and industrial battery above 2 kWh needs a scannable DPP with full lifecycle data.
Aug 2031
Recycled content minimum targets
Mandatory minimum percentages for cobalt (16%), nickel (6%), lithium (6%), and lead (85%).
What compliance reviewers look for
DPP data requirements for batteries
Prepare these data points now so you are ready when enforcement starts. Everything below is supported out of the box in LabelEU.
Identity and composition
- Battery model, manufacturer, and unique identifier
- Battery chemistry and nominal capacity (Wh)
- Weight and physical dimensions
- Hazardous substances declaration
Sustainability data
- Carbon footprint value (kg CO2e per kWh)
- Carbon footprint performance class (A to E)
- Recycled content share (cobalt, nickel, lithium, lead)
- Supply chain due diligence report reference
Circularity and access
- Removability and replaceability instructions
- Collection and recycling guidance
- State of health parameters (for EV batteries)
- GS1 Digital Link URL and QR code
How LabelEU helps
Built for batteries compliance
Battery-specific DPP fields
Our guided form covers every required field: chemistry, carbon footprint class, recycled content, and state of health parameters.
GS1 Digital Link QR codes
Each battery passport gets a QR code that supports the GS1 Digital Link format. Customs, retailers, and recyclers can scan it for years.
Lifecycle updates without reprinting
Update carbon footprint data, state of health, or recycling info any time. The QR stays the same, so labels never go out of date.
Product examples
Common batteries and their key requirements
EV traction battery
- Full carbon footprint declaration
- State of health data access
- Recycled content percentages
Industrial energy storage system
- Chemistry and capacity disclosure
- Due diligence documentation
- Removability instructions
E-bike battery pack
- Hazardous substances list
- Collection scheme information
- Performance and durability data
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Digital Product Passports for batteries.
Ready to create batteries passports?
Ship the QR with confidence today and keep updating the passport as your supply chain evolves.