Background & Purpose

To comply with a broader EU regulation aimed at preventing and reducing the negative environmental impact of batteries, Sweden needed to update its national rules and appoint authorities to enforce them.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal to give a market control authority the power to inspect batteries and ensure compliance, while also deciding to shut down the car scrapping fund.

Does this affect you?

  • Battery manufacturers and importers: Must comply with new demands from authorities, including providing requested data and accepting unannounced inspections.
  • Market control authorities: Receive extended legal powers to inspect products, demand information, and enforce corrective actions.

In Practice

  • Market control authorities can now perform unannounced on-site inspections and physical checks of battery products.
  • Authorities have the right to demand that companies provide necessary information and documentation.
  • Appropriate measures will be taken to fix any identified safety or environmental deficiencies in products.
  • The car scrapping fund is officially phased out.