BEST Magazine 6 February 2026

How transparency and regulation are reshaping the European battery economy

Why It Matters for ITAD

This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.

This article by Christian Theeck, business line manager energy and Benjamin Sommer, business development manager circular economy at TÜV SÜD, aims to demonstrate how the EU Battery Regulation’s requirements are being implemented, the challenges this presents, and the reasons why robust data structures are becoming a decisive competitive factor. The EU is redefining the concepts…