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Battery Directive
Battery directives (91/157/EEC) and (2006/66/EC) concern the use of mercury and cadmium in the production of batteries and accumulators as well as the recycling and disposal at the end of life.
Batteries included
The European Union (EU) adopted the "Batteries directive" (91/157/EEC) in March 1991. This introduced restrictions on the use of mercury in most batteries and encouraged collection and recycling. However, the objectives of this Directive were not achieved as most portable batteries were still sent to landfill (although some countries have efficient collection schemes in place). As a result, the EU has introduced, and adopted, a new battery directive (2006/66/EC) that came into force on the 26th September 2008 and repealed the previous directive. However, batteries placed on the market on, or before, the 25th September only need to comply with 91/157/EEC.
Battery directive step-by-step guide
A thorough but concise exploration of the two battery directives. Sections include substances used in batteries, battery recycling and waste.
