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TÜV Rheinland (InterCert) has been appointed as a Notified Body under the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, replacing the previous Battery Directive. This designation enables TÜV Rheinland to assist global manufacturers with compliance, testing, and conformity assessments throughout the battery lifecycle.

The regulation, effective from February 2024, enforces stringent requirements on safety, performance, sustainability, recycling, and supply chain due diligence, including responsible sourcing of critical materials like cobalt and nickel starting in August 2027. Manufacturers must engage accredited bodies like TÜV Rheinland for independent assessments to ensure their battery products meet these new obligations, which extend beyond product performance to include accountability in sourcing and sustainability.