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Germany Battery Act (BattG) Registration

A practical guide to Germany Battery Act (BattG) Registration for batteries sold in Germany: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Producers and importers of batteries and products containing batteries; Online sellers shipping battery-powered products to Germany

Authority

Stiftung EAR and Umweltbundesamt

Legal basis

Batteriegesetz (BattG)

Local representative

A German authorised representative is required for non-EU producers

Timeline

Before the first sale in Germany

Cost

Registration and take-back fees vary by volume

If you do not comply

Fines and sales bans

Who needs this

Producers and importers of batteries and products containing batteries
Online sellers shipping battery-powered products to Germany

Documents you need

Battery registration number
Battery type and quantity declarations
Take-back scheme participation evidence

Compliance checklist

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Battery registration number
Battery type and quantity declarations
Take-back scheme participation evidence

How to comply

Classify the battery type
Register with Stiftung EAR
Join a take-back scheme
Apply the battery label and capacity marking

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Germany Battery Act (BattG) Registration — Germany
Product category: Batteries
Authority: Stiftung EAR and Umweltbundesamt
Legal basis: Batteriegesetz (BattG)

Documents we already have:
  1. Battery registration number
  2. Battery type and quantity declarations
  3. Take-back scheme participation evidence

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Germany Battery Act (BattG) Registration in Germany?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before the first sale in Germany.

Registration and take-back fees vary by volume.

Common rejection reasons

No battery registration number
Capacity marking missing
Take-back scheme not joined

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.