EU · 2026-07-14

EU adds targeted exemptions to portable-battery removability rules

A delegated act adds six product categories, including some wearables, electric toys and ATEX equipment, to exemptions from consumer-removability requirements.

What it means

Product designers should document why an exemption applies; outside an exemption, design for safe consumer or professional replacement as the regulation requires.

Official source: European Commission ↗
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