The Battery Implementation Act has successfully passed the German Bundestag
On 11 September 2025, the German Bundestag passed the amendment to the country's battery law in line with the European Battery Regulation in the form of the Battery Implementation Act (BattDG).
The decision is now pending in the German Bundesrat on 26 September 2025.
The new law adapts German battery law to the European Battery Regulation and replaces the previous BattG.
The BattDG comprises the following key elements:
Extended definition of the term 'producer': The definition of producer is extended beyond the Battery Regulation by the BattDG in § 3 No. 1. Retailers who intentionally or negligently place batteries from improperly registered producers on the market are themselves considered producers.
Participation in the organisation for producer responsibility: § 7 BattDG allows producers to collectively fulfil their take-back obligations through an organisation for producer responsibility. Alternatively, they may continue to fulfil their obligations individually.
Collection rate: According to § 13(1) BattDG, a collection rate of 50% will apply to waste batteries in Germany in future. This indicates that the national target exceeds the current EU value of 45%. As of 31 December 2027, a Europe-wide binding rate of 63% will be implemented under the BattVO.
Used Battery Commission: A newly established advisory body will engage with producers, waste disposal companies, local authorities and environmental associations to enhance collaboration and address environmental concerns.
The German Bundestag has also passed a resolution that provides for the examination of a deposit system for lithium-containing batteries, measures against fire incidents in waste disposal, and the possible greater involvement of producers via the stiftung ear. At EU level, the German government is to advocate clear rules on the responsibility of online platforms.
The motion for a resolution by the Green Party, which called for an immediate deposit system for certain lithium-ion batteries and an information campaign, was not approved.
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