EU Battery Regulation requirements are entering an implementation phase as the shipment gap between South Korea’s top three battery makers and CATL widens in Europe. From Aug. 18, exporters to the EU must provide a general information label and QR code with details such as manufacturer data, plant location, weight, capacity and hazardous substances. Requirements will expand to carbon footprint grades, supply-chain due diligence, recycled content documents and battery passports, increasing compliance burdens on materials and parts suppliers.

Douzone Bizon said on Tuesday it will work with Samil Accounting Corp (Samil PwC) to upgrade the ARIX model, an AI readiness index used to assess companies’ preparedness for AI transformation. The two signed an MOU in December and have completed pilot ARIX assessments for more than 30 companies. Douzone Bizon plans to reflect its business data capabilities and AI deployment cases in the indicators and detail criteria by industry and size.