Battery QR codes.
From regulatory requirements to digital information.
From 18 February 2027, batteries must bear a QR code under Article 13(6) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The requirement also concerns portable batteries incorporated into finished products.
We support EU manufacturers and importers in gathering supplier data, checking documentation and preparing QR-linked battery information.
Also relevant to batteries inside finished products
QR code on the battery
The QR code is generally affixed directly to the battery. Alternative placement is permitted only under the conditions set out in Article 13.
Accessible information
For portable batteries, applicable labelling information, the EU declaration of conformity and relevant end-of-life information must be accessible as required by the Regulation.
Document review
A QR code alone does not demonstrate compliance: its information, traceability and placement must be assessed.
Reliable data, organized documents, accessible battery information
PASS4CE assists companies in meeting their battery information obligations. battery-qr.eu is focused on portable batteries, including batteries incorporated into finished products.
- Battery model and supplier identification
- Structured manufacturer information request
- Document collection and gap analysis
- Preparation of a digital battery information sheet
- QR code association and marking review
- Revision and evidence management
Public information and restricted evidence
Our service model separates publicly accessible QR information from confidential supporting evidence, including test reports and supplier documents.
Completing an information sheet does not in itself certify product conformity.
Discuss your productsSix practical steps
Inventory
Products and installed battery models.
Data request
Manufacturer questionnaire and evidence.
Review
Completeness and compliance gaps.
Digital sheet
Structured applicable information.
QR code
Linking and marking assessment.
Updates
Model changes and revisions.
Key answers
Does the QR code requirement apply to built-in batteries?
Yes. The Regulation also covers batteries incorporated into or added to products, subject to the relevant placement rules.
Is a QR code in the user manual sufficient?
Not automatically. The general rule is placement on the battery; alternatives must meet the conditions in Article 13.
Do portable batteries require a battery passport?
Not the digital battery passport under Article 77, which applies to specified battery categories, including EV, LMT and industrial batteries above 2 kWh.
Can photos of the battery and its label be included?
Yes, as additional identification information, without replacing required marking or documentation.
Get ready for the 2027 battery QR code requirements
Tell us about your products and their batteries. We will discuss the information and documentation required.
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