Battery law: Clear responsibilities
The Battery Implementation Act in Germany establishes clear responsibilities for industry and trade, and thus new obligations. für mehr bitte anmelden
The Battery Implementation Act in Germany establishes clear responsibilities for industry and trade, and thus new obligations. für mehr bitte anmelden
The transport of new, tested batteries by road is almost considered ‘business as usual’. Air transport, on the other hand, requires in-depth knowledge. mehr
Requirements for the storage of lithium batteries depend on several factors and are not clearly defined by law. A wide variety of legal areas are involved, as are property insurers. mehr
If lithium batteries or devices with lithium batteries are to be disposed of, both hazardous dangerous goods and waste regulations must be implemented. For the transport of used electrical appliances to other countries, further measures are required. mehr
When vehicles powered by high-voltage batteries have an accident, questions of legally compliant and safe transportation arise. The rules in Germany are clear. mehr
The recovery of damaged electric or hybrid vehicles does not require any special rules – unless the damage is very severe and there is an increased risk of fire. mehr
The transport and storage of lithium and sodium-ion cells and batteries require a great deal of documentation. One special feature is the test summary. mehr
The battery market has developed considerably in recent years and now encompasses a wide range of specialized services. Expertise in this field has grown significantly. mehr
Seit dem 15. Januar 2026 hat die Lufthansa Group ihre Regelungen für Powerbanks deutlich verschärft. mehr
Am 11. Januar 2026 hatte ein Akku in einer Lagerhalle in Polen einen Brand ausgelöst. Ein Übergreifen der Flammen auf benachbarte Gebäude konnte verhindert werden. Die Halle mit einer Fläche von 11.000 Quadratmetern wurde nahezu vollständig zerstört. mehr