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Battery Mercury Limits in Italy

A practical guide to Battery Mercury Limits for batteries sold in Italy: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Batteries must meet strict limits for mercury and cadmium, with limited exceptions; Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into Italy

Authority

Ministry of the Environment

Legal basis

EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542

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

Batteries must meet strict limits for mercury and cadmium, with limited exceptions
Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into Italy

Documents you need

Mercury and cadmium test report
Battery producer registration
Chemistry and weight declarations
Collection and recycling scheme evidence

Compliance checklist

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Mercury and cadmium test report
Battery producer registration
Chemistry and weight declarations
Collection and recycling scheme evidence

How to comply

Test button cells and other types for mercury
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 Mercury Limits — Italy
Product category: Batteries
Authority: Ministry of the Environment
Legal basis: EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542

Documents we already have:
  1. Mercury and cadmium test report
  2. Battery producer registration
  3. Chemistry and weight declarations
  4. Collection and recycling scheme evidence

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Battery Mercury Limits in Italy?
  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

Mercury above the limit in a button cell
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.