Battery passport for importers
duties under control.
Whoever imports batteries into the EU carries the battery passport responsibility — not the manufacturer in the third country. DPP Hero turns data capture based on DIN SPEC 99100 into self-service.
Your obligations as an importer
EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 - Article 41
- 1
Battery passport available and accessible?
Verify before placing on the market
- 2
Data complete and correct?
All required fields according to Annex XIII
- 3
QR code on the battery?
Check labeling before sale
- 4
Registered in EU DPP registry?
Mandatory for each battery placed on market
- 5
Documentation secured?
Keep evidence for 10 years
- 6
Stop if non-compliant
No placement on market without a valid passport
Why importers hold the responsibility
EU Battery Regulation does not allow an overseas manufacturer excuse. If you import EV, industrial or LMT batteries into the EU, you take on economic-operator obligations. Details: Battery passport for importers: your obligations from 2027
Legal basis
Article 41 EU 2023/1542
Pre-market checks and due-diligence duties
Responsibility
Importer
Responsible for data accuracy and completeness
Retention period
10 years
Documentation and evidence obligations after market placement
Sanctions
Up to EUR500,000
Fines, withdrawal from market and potential sales ban
From supplier data sheet to complete battery passport
Importer challenge: critical data often sits with third-country manufacturers and arrives incomplete. This workflow closes the gap.
Request data from manufacturer
Use share links so suppliers can fill chemistry, materials and CO2 data directly.
Make gaps visible
The guided workflow shows which required fields are still missing.
Capture in structured format
All required information according to DIN SPEC 99100.
Publish with QR code
Publish product, then download public URL and QR code as PNG or SVG.
Export evidence
JSON and PDF exports for documentation, audits and internal filing.
Handle multiple brands and suppliers
Manage organisation data, sites and contacts centrally across products.
No passport means no market access
From 18 February 2027, a battery passport is mandatory for market placement. Violations can lead to significant penalties and sales restrictions.
See non-compliance risksCapture, export, share - no IT project
DPP Hero is a creation and management tool for digital product passports: self-service, ready to use, hosted in German data centers.
Guided data capture
Seven steps with clear field guidance - no manual interpretation needed.
- Auto-save with conflict detection
- Supplier links for direct partner input
- CSV import and REST API for full catalogs
Export in your formats
Your structured data remains exportable for audits and internal systems.
- JSON in BatteryPass Data Model format
- PDF for internal documentation
- Data export at any time
QR code and public product page
Every published product gets a public URL and downloadable QR code.
- GS1 Digital Link identification standard
- QR code as PNG or SVG
- Hosting and product pages included in all plans
Frequently asked questions from importers
Who is legally considered an importer?
An importer is the entity that first places batteries from a third country on the EU market. This role carries economic-operator obligations. This often applies to e-bike and LMT batteries as well as industrial batteries.
What if our manufacturer does not provide a battery passport?
You must secure and structure the required data before market placement. DPP Hero helps you request data directly via share links. The battery passport software page shows which data the passport contains.
What happens if we sell without a battery passport?
You may face substantial penalties, withdrawal actions and sales restrictions. Details: battery passport penalties overview.
Do we need to register batteries in the EU registry?
Yes. From 18 February 2027, batteries placed on market must be registered in the central EU DPP registry. See EU battery passport registry obligations.
How much does preparation with DPP Hero cost?
Start free with 1 product and all features. Paid plans start at EUR49/month for up to 100 products. Full details on the pricing page.
Request supplier data today
Create an account, send share links to manufacturers and capture DIN SPEC 99100 data - 1 product free forever.