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Battery Passport Knowledge Hub
Expert knowledge on the digital product passport, DIN SPEC 99100, and the EU Battery Regulation — for manufacturers, importers, and compliance teams.
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Battery Passport for Importers: Your Obligations from 2027
Art. 41 EU Battery Regulation: What importers must do for battery passport compliance — from conformity checks to 10-year documentation.
Battery Passport Penalties: What Non-Compliance Costs
Fines up to €500,000, market withdrawal, sales bans — what manufacturers and importers face without a battery passport.
Battery Passport Labeling: QR Codes, Labels and Symbols
Battery passport labeling explained: QR code specs, mandatory labels and symbols required from 2026 — plus practical tips for production integration.
ESPR Timeline: When Does the Digital Product Passport Arrive?
The ESPR timeline shows when the digital product passport becomes mandatory for batteries, textiles, steel, and more. All dates at a glance.
Battery Passport Costs: Full Breakdown
What does a battery passport cost? We break down the cost factors — from data collection and software to ongoing maintenance.
How to Create a Battery Passport: 7-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide: How to create a battery passport according to DIN SPEC 99100 — from product identification to publication.
GS1 Digital Link: The Battery Passport QR Standard
GS1 Digital Link connects product identification with digital data in a single QR code — the recommended standard for the battery passport.
Dynamic Battery Data: What Your BMS Must Report
Without dynamic condition data, a battery passport is incomplete. What BMS data the EU Battery Regulation requires from 2027 — and how to capture it.
Battery Passport: When Is It Mandatory?
Quick check: Is your battery affected? When does the requirement apply? What happens if you don't comply? All deadlines at a glance.
E-Bike & E-Scooter Battery Passport: LMT Guide
The battery passport mandate from 2027 applies to e-bikes, e-scooters, and light means of transport. Requirements, deadlines, and steps for LMT manufacturers.
Battery Passport Recycled Content: 2031 Quotas
From 2031, mandatory recycling quotas apply to batteries. Learn the specific targets, deadlines, and how recycled content is documented in the battery passport.
Battery Passport Checklist: 10 Steps for 2027
The battery passport mandate arrives in February 2027. This 10-step checklist shows manufacturers, importers, and suppliers how to prepare now.
Battery Passport vs. Digital Product Passport
Battery passport and Digital Product Passport are often confused. Learn the differences in legal basis, timeline, data standards, and scope.
DIN SPEC 99100: The Battery Passport Standard
DIN SPEC 99100 defines the data structure for the battery passport. The 7 data categories, mandatory fields, and the connection to the EU Battery Regulation.
EU Battery Regulation 2027: Timeline & Deadlines
The digital battery passport obligation takes effect on February 18, 2027. This article shows the complete timeline and what manufacturers should do now.