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EU battery label, QR mandate nears as Korean battery makers face supplier verification test
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.
Telecommunications & Media
Apple develops new Apple Pencil for 2027 launch, signalling first design change under EU rules
Apple is expected to launch a next-generation Apple Pencil lineup alongside a new iPad Pro in spring 2027. Bloomberg\'s Mark Gurman reported that Apple is developing new Apple Pencil accessories and that some models may include a battery system that users can replace more easily. The move is linked to an EU battery rule taking legal effect in February 2027 requiring end users to be able to remove and replace portable batteries during a product’s lifetime.
Industry
LG Energy Solution targets Europe with AI data center power solutions
LG Energy Solution is targeting the European market with an integrated battery solution for AI data centers. The company said on Sunday it will take part in ees Europe 2026, a battery and energy storage exhibition in Munich, Germany. It will present products spanning data center operations, from grid battery energy storage systems to uninterruptible power supplies and battery backup units. It will also disclose its Battery Passport compliance status.
