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Categorization of products (BAT)
Scope of batteries and accumulators covered by legislation. The purpose is to provide guidelines in correct categorisation during registration. From 1 January 2009 batteries have been covered by stand-alone legislation. The document shows a decision tree and describes exemptions. Categories are: portable, industrial and automotive batteries. Substance groups: Button cells (Zinc / Mercury oxide / Silver oxide), Lead acid, Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)