Application Process: The Digital Battery Passport (DBP) is a mandatory requirement under the EU's New Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, applicable to portable batteries and light-transportation vehicle batteries starting August 18, 2027. The applicant is the battery manufacturer or importer, who must upload the battery's full lifecycle data (material composition, carbon footprint, production information, recycling information, etc.) to the EU's official data platform (DPP) and link it to the physical battery via a unique identifier (e.g., QR code).
Application Process: Five-Step Compliance Pathway
Identify the Responsible Party
As a battery manufacturer or importer, you are the legally responsible party for the Digital Battery Passport (DBP) under the EU's New Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. You must establish digital records for portable batteries (e.g., mobile phone, laptop batteries) and light-duty vehicle batteries (LMT, e.g., e-bikes, scooters) placed on the EU market. Build a Full Lifecycle Data System
Core data to be collected and integrated includes:
Battery model, manufacturer, production date and location
Material composition (e.g., lithium, cobalt, nickel) and content
Carbon footprint (from raw material extraction to manufacturing)
State of Health (SOH), cycle life, energy density
Recycling and reuse information (including recycling rate targets)
Data formats must comply with the GS1 EPCIS international standard to ensure recognition by the EU's official Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform.
Connect to the EU Digital Product Passport Platform (DPP)
Upload data to the EU-designated Digital Product Passport Platform via compliant third-party systems (e.g., Sunwoda, AVL, Siemens) to complete registration and binding. The platform will generate a unique digital identifier (e.g., QR code or RFID) for each battery.
Bind physical batteries and disclose information
Print the generated unique QR code on the battery body or packaging. Consumers and regulators can scan the code to access the full digital passport content. Additionally, provide an access path in the product manual or on the official website.
Continuous Updates and Maintenance
Data from the battery's usage, repair, and recycling phases must be dynamically updated to the DPP platform to ensure full lifecycle traceability. Regulations permit entrusting third-party operators (e.g., recyclers, repairers) to maintain data on behalf of the manufacturer.