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EU Releases Exemption Guidelines on Removability and Replaceability of Portable and LMT Batteries — Multiple Product Categories Relief Granted
On July 14, 2026, the European Commission published the "Commission Guidelines to Facilitate the Harmonised Application of Provisions on the Removability and Replaceability of Portable and Light Means of Transport (LMT) Batteries" (Commission Notice C(2026) 5032 final). These guidelines aim to provide a uniform interpretative framework for the implementation of Article 11 of the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, clarifying exemption and derogation scenarios for multiple product categories.