Legislation on batteries and end-of-life batteries
If you wish to know more about the rules applying specifically to producer responsibility for batteries, we have gathered some information here. The rules apply to all companies that place batteries on the Danish market for the first time – whether they are manufacturers or importers.
Battery Regulation
The Battery Regulation applies directly in all EU member states and represents a key element in the EU’s efforts to promote a more circular waste economy and harmonize rules across national borders.
Battery Order
The Danish main Order establishes supplementary provisions to the Regulation on batteries and waste batteries.
From EU to Denmark
The EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) establishes common rules for the entire lifecycle of batteries – from design and production to collection and recycling. The aim is to strengthen the circular economy, reduce environmental impact, and ensure responsible management of raw materials.
In Denmark, the regulation is supplemented by Executive Order No. 986 of 20 June 2025, which clarifies producer responsibility and sets requirements for registration, collection, and reporting. The rules apply to all companies that make batteries available on the Danish market for the first time – whether they are manufacturers or importers.
Shortcuts
EU Commission’s information site about producer responsibility for batteries
Visit the EU Commission’s website on batteries with link to directives and regulations, summary of purpose, and current environmental targets. New measures and amendments to legislation are also published here
Legislation relating to electronics
See legislation on producer responsibility for electronics
Legislation relating to vehicles
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Legislation relating to single-use plastics
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for single-use plastic products
Legislation relating to packaging
Read more about EU and Danish legislation concerning producer responsibility for packaging