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Let’s Talk About Batteries

 

If you produce and sell batteries in various forms, you are typically classified as a producer and are subject to producer responsibility for batteries. As battery producers, it is your responsibility to ensure proper handling of your products when they become waste.

 

Note that you can only register with Recipo for batteries in Denmark.

 

Obligations as a producer of batteries

 

The most important thing you need to know if you are covered by producer responsibility for batteries is what your obligations are by law. Here is an overall list of obligations that are included in producer responsibility.

 

A Producer must:

 

  • Participate in a collection system that manages their batteries when they become waste. For instance, Recipo is an example of such a system in Denmark.
  • Label the batteries.
  • Inform consumers about recycling methods.  
  • Register with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. (DPA)
  • Report your battery sales and recycling methods to the DPA. (Recipo handles this reporting through our portal).

 

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding these obligations, feel free to reach out to us.

Which Batteries are Covered by Producer Responsibility?

 

Almost all batteries fall under producer responsibility. The only exceptions are batteries manufactured for military use and those intended for space missions. Batteries are typically categorized into three main types: portable batteries, industrial batteries, and car batteries. Recipo is able to help out with portable and LMT-batteries in Denmark.

 

 

Portable batteries

These batteries are primarily designed to be portable, as the name suggests. They should also be sealed and not classified as industrial or car batteries. Common examples include mobile phone batteries and AA batteries.

 

 

LMT-batteries

These batteries use lithium metal technology and are primarily designed for applications requiring long-lasting and reliable power. Common examples include batteries used in smart meters, sensors, tracking devices, security systems and medical devices.

Built-in Batteries

 

If you sell electronics with built-in batteries, be aware that you have dual responsibility: for electronics and for batteries. You must comply with requirements from both regulations.

Also, clearly specify in the user manual the type of batteries used, how to remove them, and how to recycle them.

All electrical equipment containing built-in batteries is subject to two regulations:

Regulation on producer responsibility for electrical equipment
Regulation on producer responsibility for batteries. 

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