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Battery Passport Data in France

A practical guide to Battery Passport Data for batteries sold in France: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Some markets require digital battery information covering chemistry, carbon footprint, and recycled content; Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into France

Authority

France national regulator

Legal basis

National batteries requirements in France

Local representative

A local registered producer or representative is required

Timeline

Before placement; declarations are periodic

Cost

Fees depend on chemistry and volume

If you do not comply

Fines and sales restrictions

Who needs this

Some markets require digital battery information covering chemistry, carbon footprint, and recycled content
Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into France

Documents you need

Battery data record for the passport
Battery producer registration
Chemistry and weight declarations
Collection and recycling scheme evidence

Compliance checklist

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Battery data record for the passport
Battery producer registration
Chemistry and weight declarations
Collection and recycling scheme evidence

How to comply

Compile chemistry and footprint data
Identify whether you are the battery producer
Register or join a collection scheme
Declare chemistry and volumes

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Battery Passport Data — France
Product category: Batteries
Authority: France national regulator
Legal basis: National batteries requirements in France

Documents we already have:
  1. Battery data record for the passport
  2. Battery producer registration
  3. Chemistry and weight declarations
  4. Collection and recycling scheme evidence

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Battery Passport Data in France?
  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 placement; declarations are periodic.

Fees depend on chemistry and volume.

Common rejection reasons

Carbon footprint data missing
No producer registration
Chemistry misclassified
Missing battery labelling

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.

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FAQ

Who needs Battery Passport Data in France?

Some markets require digital battery information covering chemistry, carbon footprint, and recycled content Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into France.

What documents are required for Battery Passport Data?

Battery data record for the passport; Battery producer registration; Chemistry and weight declarations; and collection and recycling scheme evidence.

What is the first step for Battery Passport Data?

Compile chemistry and footprint data. Before placement; declarations are periodic.

How long does Battery Passport Data take?

Before placement; declarations are periodic.

How much does Battery Passport Data cost?

Fees depend on chemistry and volume.

What happens if I sell without it?

Fines and sales restrictions.

Who regulates Battery Passport Data in France?

France national regulator.