TÜV SÜD Achieves Official Certification Under European Battery Regulation 2023/1542

TÜV SÜD's Milestone Achievement in Battery Regulation

TÜV SÜD Denmark ApS, headquartered in Munich, Germany, has made significant strides by securing official certification under the European Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, effective from February 27, 2026. This recognition affirms TÜV SÜD's expertise, organizational independence, and technical capabilities essential for evaluating the complex requirements stipulated by the battery regulation.

Overview of the European Battery Regulation

The European Battery Regulation serves as a cornerstone for enhancing sustainability and industrial strategies across Europe. Replacing the previous Battery Directive, this regulation introduces common rules applicable throughout the EU for all types of batteries, including portable, industrial, and traction batteries used in electric vehicles. For the first time, extensive obligations are set forth, addressing not only traditional safety and performance criteria but also incorporating new mandates such as:

- Carbon footprint assessment
- Minimum recycled content thresholds
- Supply chain due diligence obligations
- Ensuring durability and ease of repair or recycling of batteries
- Transparency requirements, including a digital battery passport

The regulation treats the lifecycle of batteries—from production and usage to end-of-life disposal—as part of a unified system, thereby establishing verifiable regulations for sustainability, transparency, and recyclability.

TÜV SÜD's Pivotal Role in Implementation

With this certification, TÜV SÜD has laid the groundwork to play a crucial role in the practical implementation of the requirements set forth by the regulation. This achievement not only highlights TÜV SÜD's technical expertise and organizational integrity but also marks significant progress towards obtaining designation as a notified body under the European Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

Benjamin Sommer, Manager of Circular Economy Business Development at TÜV SÜD, remarked, "The European Battery Regulation represents a fundamental shift in the regulatory approach towards batteries. Sustainability, safety, and transparency are now integrated cohesively across the entire battery lifecycle. This certification transcends formal processes; it substantiates TÜV SÜD's capability in evaluating the intricate requirements of the European Battery Regulation."

Key Success Factors: Technical and Data Expertise

TÜV SÜD leverages its extensive experience in battery technology as well as electric mobility and sustainability assessment in facing challenges associated with the new regulation. The company's service portfolio includes:

- Safety and performance testing for batteries
- Compliance assessments based on European harmonized laws
- Validation of complex and global sustainability data collected across the supply chain

Commitment to a Sustainable European Battery Market

By obtaining this certification, TÜV SÜD emphasizes its commitment to leading the formation of a safe, sustainable, and future-proof European battery market. The organization is poised to actively promote transparency, testability, and reliability as new benchmarks within the industry, underpinned by adherence to the European Battery Regulation.

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About TÜV SÜD Japan

Founded in 1993, TÜV SÜD Japan is part of the international third-party certification body TÜV SÜD, boasting over 150 years of history. The company supports the safety and global expansion of businesses across diverse sectors including medical devices, industrial equipment, consumer goods, automotive, food, chemicals, and energy through testing, certification, auditing, and training services. Recently, TÜV SÜD has also focused on cybersecurity, sustainability, and AI-related services.

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TÜV SÜD Japan Marketing Department
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