Battery Information via QR Code
The QR code printed on your VTCBATT battery provides access to digital battery information associated with the product.
Scan the QR code to find applicable information such as battery model, chemistry, manufacturer details, technical specifications, safety information, compliance documentation and other product-related information.
VTCBATT is continuously developing this Battery Information Database to support evolving product traceability and digital information requirements under applicable battery regulations.
The VTCBATT Battery Information Database is a digital platform providing product and regulatory information for applicable VTCBATT batteries. It includes battery models, chemistries, technical specifications, manufacturer information, safety guidance, and available compliance documentation.
Users can search by battery model or browse by category to quickly access information associated with a specific battery.
Depending on the battery model and applicable requirements, scanning the QR code may provide access to:
- Product Identification: Battery model, part number, chemistry, and other identifying information.
- Technical Specifications: Nominal voltage, rated capacity, dimensions, and applicable charge or discharge characteristics.
- Safety & Handling: Usage precautions, storage conditions, warnings, and end-of-life disposal information.
- Manufacturer Information: Manufacturer identification and contact details.
- Regulatory & Compliance Documents: Available documents such as UN 38.3 test summaries, SDS, declarations of conformity, and other applicable compliance information.
- Traceability Information: Batch, lot, serial number, or other product-specific traceability data where applicable.
Note: Available information may vary by battery type, product configuration, destination market, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, also known as the EU Battery Regulation, establishes mandatory requirements for batteries and waste batteries placed on the EU market throughout their lifecycle.
It covers five battery categories: portable, light means of transport (LMT), starting, lighting and ignition (SLI), industrial, and electric vehicle (EV) batteries, subject to applicable exemptions.
The Regulation introduces requirements covering areas such as safety, sustainability, labelling, conformity assessment, hazardous substances, product information, traceability, removability and replaceability, collection, recycling and end-of-life management.
Specific obligations and implementation dates vary depending on the battery category, technical characteristics and the role of the economic operator.
Yes. Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 introduces mandatory QR-code requirements for batteries from 18 February 2027.
The QR code must provide access to specified battery information, with the exact information depending on the battery category and applicable regulatory requirements.
A QR code does not necessarily mean that the battery is subject to the EU Battery Passport requirement.
No. Under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, the Battery Passport requirement applies to LMT batteries, electric vehicle batteries, and industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh.
The Battery Passport is accessed via the battery’s QR code and is linked to a unique battery identifier. Other battery categories may still be subject to QR-code or information requirements without requiring a full Battery Passport.
Yes. Batteries within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 that are placed on the EU market are subject to the Regulation’s conformity-assessment and CE-marking requirements.
The applicable conformity documentation depends on the specific battery model, configuration and regulatory requirements. For VTCBATT products, users should refer to the relevant battery information page and applicable EU Declaration of Conformity.
VTCBATT can provide RoHS-related compliance information for applicable battery models. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU primarily restricts certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Because applicability and documentation may depend on the specific battery, configuration and customer requirement, users should refer to the relevant Battery Information page or request the applicable RoHS documentation from VTCBATT.
VTCBATT can provide REACH-related compliance information for applicable battery models. REACH regulates chemicals and substances placed on the EU market, including certain substances of very high concern (SVHCs).
Because REACH information may vary by battery chemistry, materials and product configuration, users should refer to the relevant Battery Information page or request the applicable REACH or SVHC documentation from VTCBATT.
CE, RoHS, REACH and UN38.3 address different regulatory or compliance requirements:
| Requirement | Main Purpose |
|---|---|
| CE | Indicates conformity with applicable EU legislation that requires CE marking |
| RoHS | Restricts certain hazardous substances in covered electrical and electronic equipment |
| REACH | Regulates chemicals and substances, including certain SVHC-related obligations |
| UN38.3 | Specifies transport testing requirements for lithium cells and batteries |
These requirements are not interchangeable and should not all be described simply as battery certifications. The applicable documents depend on the battery chemistry, configuration, intended market and application.
Depending on the battery type, model and applicable requirements, available documentation may include:
- Product Datasheet
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS)
- UN38.3 Test Report
- UN38.3 Test Summary
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- REACH Declaration or SVHC information
- RoHS-related documentation
- Transport documentation
- Applicable test reports
- Battery-specific regulatory information
Document availability varies by battery model and market requirement. Only documents specifically associated with the relevant battery model should be considered applicable.
Check the Battery Information page for the specific model and review the applicable:
- Battery category and chemistry
- Product identification
- Required markings and labelling
- Manufacturer information
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- REACH / RoHS-related information
- Transport documentation
- Relevant test reports
Because Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 applies different requirements depending on the battery category and product configuration, EU suitability should be assessed for the specific battery model rather than based on a general company certificate alone.
Check the exact model number printed on the battery label and search the VTCBATT Battery Information Database again.
If the model or required document is not available, contact VTCBATT and provide the battery model, label photo, required document, and destination market. We can then confirm the applicable product information and available compliance documentation.
Yes. VTCBATT has appointed Sea&Mew Consulting GmbH in Germany as its EU authorised representative under a written mandate in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 for batteries covered by the mandate.
Sea&Mew Consulting GmbH performs the regulatory tasks specified in the written mandate. Full scope and contact details are provided in the EU Authorised Representative section below.
EU Authorised Representative
| Field | Information |
| EU Authorised Representative | Sea&Mew Consulting GmbH |
| Legal Basis | Appointed under a written mandate in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 |
| Role and Scope | Regulatory tasks specified in the written mandate, including keeping the EU Declaration of Conformity and applicable technical documentation available to national authorities, providing requested compliance information, and cooperating with authorities regarding batteries covered by the mandate |
| Address | Mittenhuber Strasse 4, 92318 Neumarkt, Germany |
| Contact Person | Yuan Li |
| Tel | +49 152 24685061 |
| Compliance.EU@outlook.com |
Scope clarification: Sea&Mew Consulting GmbH acts as VTCBATT’s EU authorised representative only for the regulatory tasks and batteries covered by the written mandate under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. This appointment does not make Sea&Mew Consulting GmbH VTCBATT’s importer, distributor, sales agent or exclusive commercial representative in the European Union.
