Scope of Application
This regulation applies to both standalone batteries and batteries incorporated into products. Effective August 18, 2025, Amazon will enforce sales restrictions for unregistered batteries in designated countries.
Manufacturer & Seller Obligations
To ensure compliance, you must:
• Register batteries with authorities in Germany, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Denmark, or Poland
• Alternatively, complete registration via a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in the Netherlands
• Submit valid registration numbers to your Amazon account
Step-by-Step Process: Amazon Account Update
• Log in to Seller Central
• Navigate to: Account Health > Policy Compliance > Regulatory compliance
• Upload registration numbers (verification within 5 business days)
Ongoing Compliance (from August 2025)
• Annual/Quarter/Monthly sales reporting
• Environmental fee payments to EU authorities/PROs
Critical Action Items
- Processing times typically require 6-8 weeks
- Late registration triggers sales restrictions
Contact
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65760 Eschborn
