General discussion • Re: Raspberry Pi 5 discussion thread

For those interested, "Consolidated text: Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 concerning batteries and waste batteries, amending Directive 2008/98/EC and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Directive 2006/66/EC (Text with EEA relevance)" can be found here - https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content ... 2-20240718

Whether that has the consequences and scope some have claimed - I have no idea, but it's not uncommon to see headline claims on EU regulations which don't include the nuances of the actual regulations, misinterpretations of how things actually are or will be.

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542: Portable Battery Replacement
Article 7(1) of the regulation states:

"Any natural or legal person that places on the market products incorporating portable batteries shall ensure that those batteries are readily removable and replaceable by the end-user at any time during the lifetime of the product."  

This provision directly addresses the requirement for easily replaceable batteries in devices like mobile phones. It mandates that manufacturers must design their products in a way that allows users to remove and replace the battery without specialized tools or technical knowledge.

However, the regulation also includes an exception:

"That obligation shall only apply to entire batteries and not to individual cells or other parts included in such batteries."

This means that if a battery is constructed in a way that makes individual cell replacement impractical or unsafe, the entire battery must still be replaceable by the end-user.  

In summary, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 places a strong emphasis on consumer convenience and sustainability by requiring easily replaceable batteries in portable devices. This is a significant step towards reducing electronic waste and empowering consumers to extend the lifespan of their devices.

Statistics: Posted by jason_kidd — Sun Aug 25, 2024 6:56 pm