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Italy Batteries EPR (CDCNPA)

A practical guide to Italy Batteries EPR (CDCNPA) for batteries sold in Italy: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Producers and importers of batteries and battery-containing products; Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into Italy

Authority

CDCNPA and the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security

Legal basis

Legislative Decree 188/2008; EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Local representative

An Italian registered producer or authorised representative is required

Timeline

Before placement on the market; declarations are periodic

Cost

Fees depend on battery chemistry and volume

If you do not comply

Fines and sales restrictions

Who needs this

Producers and importers of batteries and battery-containing products
Sellers shipping batteries or devices with batteries into Italy

Documents you need

CDCNPA membership evidence
Battery chemistry and weight declarations
Put-on-market volume reports
Labelling and collection documentation

Compliance checklist

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CDCNPA membership evidence
Battery chemistry and weight declarations
Put-on-market volume reports
Labelling and collection documentation

How to comply

Identify whether you are the battery producer
Join the CDCNPA system
Declare chemistry and volumes
Apply the correct battery labelling
Finance collection and recycling

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Italy Batteries EPR (CDCNPA) — Italy
Product category: Batteries
Authority: CDCNPA and the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security
Legal basis: Legislative Decree 188/2008; EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Documents we already have:
  1. CDCNPA membership evidence
  2. Battery chemistry and weight declarations
  3. Put-on-market volume reports
  4. Labelling and collection documentation

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Italy Batteries EPR (CDCNPA) 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 on the market; declarations are periodic.

Fees depend on battery chemistry and volume.

Common rejection reasons

No CDCNPA membership
Battery chemistry misclassified
Missing labelling
Volumes not declared

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.