Frequently asked questions

A battery passport is the digital product passport (DPP) for a battery. It combines information about the model and the individual battery, including composition, performance and lifetime. A QR code provides access, subject to the user’s access rights.

From 18 February 2027, the passport requirement applies to LMT batteries, electric vehicle batteries and industrial batteries above 2 kWh placed on the EU market or put into service. The legal basis is Article 77 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

E-bike batteries generally fall within the light means of transport (LMT) category. Home batteries can be industrial batteries; within that category the passport threshold is above 2 kWh. Classification and the date of placing on the market or putting into service matter.

The economic operator placing the battery on the market must ensure a passport is available and that its information is accurate, complete and up to date. Depending on the supply chain, this may be a manufacturer or importer. A service provider does not automatically take over that responsibility.

You can start a request to prepare your battery passports now. We discuss your models, volumes, available data and timing. The online portal is in development; account creation, login and self-service passport creation are not available yet.

No. AccuZegel is an independent service, not a government body, official EU certification mark or certification authority. A seal or QR code alone does not prove that a battery meets every legal requirement.

The requirement concerns each individual battery. Information shared by a model can be reused, but a model record alone is not a complete individual battery passport.

No. Article 77 covers specified categories: LMT batteries, EV batteries and industrial batteries above 2 kWh. Other labelling or product obligations can still apply to batteries outside that passport scope.

No. The threshold of more than 2 kWh applies to the industrial category. It does not exclude LMT or EV batteries from the passport requirement.

Not automatically. The relevant category, the date of placing on the market or putting into service and any later change of use determine applicability. Do not assume a universal retrospective requirement.

No. The code must provide access to the relevant battery passport. A general product page alone does not provide the required individual identification, data and access controls.

A PDF may be supporting documentation. A PDF alone does not satisfy all requirements for structured, machine-readable information and interoperability.

Yes, where you are the responsible economic operator for an in-scope battery on the EU market. First establish your supply-chain role and the classification of the complete battery.

Yes. The manufacturer can provide source data and perform practical work under suitable authorisation. That does not automatically make it the responsible EU importer.

No. Outsourcing and written authorisation organise the work. The legal responsibility of the operator placing the battery on the market remains.

No. A confirmation step can support checks and agreements, but does not automatically exclude responsibility or liability. Actual roles, agreements and applicable rules remain decisive.

No. Applicability varies by battery category and data field, and some requirements start later. Use the Commission’s current data-point guidance together with the underlying legal obligations.

No. Annex XIII distinguishes public information from restricted information. Check the current EU rules and their further implementation for access to restricted data.

Not automatically. Updating requirements depend on the data and lifecycle stage. The Commission does not prescribe a universal real-time connection for every battery.

No. The Commission’s FAQ does not require a particular blockchain technology. The solution must meet the substantive and technical passport requirements.

No. The DPP registry holds registration information and metadata. Passport content is hosted by the responsible operator or an authorised party.

According to the Commission’s battery FAQ, the passport registration identifier does not need to be entered in the electronic customs declaration. Registration of the passport itself remains required.

Ordinary repair generally does not. Repurposing, remanufacturing or certain preparations for reuse can require a new passport linked to the original one.

The passport ceases to exist after recycling. During the waste stage, rules govern the transfer of responsibility to the relevant producer, producer responsibility organisation or waste operator.

No. The passport, CE marking, conformity documents and other product requirements serve different purposes. A passport is not an independent approval.

The intended service combines one-off onboarding with a fixed monthly charge for hosting and dossier management. Public prices are not available yet. We agree the work and fees before a project starts.