EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542
Battery Passport Software Built for the February 2027 Deadline
The EU Battery Regulation mandates a Digital Battery Passport for all industrial, EV, and LMT batteries from 18 February 2027. PassportLab handles every Annex XIII data field, cryptographic signing, and EU registry registration — so you meet the deadline without building in-house.
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What is a Digital Battery Passport?
The regulation explained in plain language
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 requires a machine-readable DPP for batteries placed on the EU market. The passport is accessed via a QR code and must contain verified, cryptographically signed data.
Who is affected?
Any manufacturer, importer, or authorised representative placing industrial batteries (≥2 kWh), EV batteries, or LMT batteries on the EU market.
When does it apply?
18 February 2027 for industrial batteries and EV batteries. Batteries for light means of transport follow shortly after.
What must the QR code contain?
A URL that resolves to the DPP JSON data — hosted for at least 10 years after the last date of manufacture.
Is verification required?
Yes. Data must be signed with a W3C Verifiable Credential. PassportLab uses Ed25519 + dual-proof VC 2.0 with DID:Web.
EU Common Information Repository
Each DPP must be registered in the CIRPASS-2 EU CIR with your EORI number, live URL, and backup URL.
Role-based data access
Consumers see a subset of fields. Customs, market surveillance, and notified bodies see additional data layers — controlled via SD-JWT selective disclosure.
Annex XIII Data Requirements
Every mandatory field — pre-built in PassportLab
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Annex XIII defines the exact data points required in a Digital Battery Passport. PassportLab's battery schema enforces all of them.
Carbon Footprint
Carbon footprint in kg CO₂e per kWh
Mandatory
Carbon Footprint
Calculation method reference (ISO 14067 / PEF)
Mandatory
Carbon Footprint
Life cycle phase breakdown
Mandatory
Recycled Content
% Cobalt from recycled sources
Mandatory
Recycled Content
% Lithium from recycled sources
Mandatory
Recycled Content
% Nickel from recycled sources
Mandatory
Recycled Content
% Lead from recycled sources
Mandatory
State of Health
Initial rated capacity (Ah)
Mandatory
State of Health
Expected cycle life at reference conditions
Mandatory
State of Health
State of health methodology
Mandatory
Responsible Sourcing
Responsible sourcing declaration
Mandatory
Responsible Sourcing
Conformity certificate reference
Mandatory
Repairability
Disassembly and dismantling information
Mandatory
Repairability
Safety instructions for replacement
Mandatory
Identification
Battery model identifier
Mandatory
Identification
Manufacturing date (month/year)
Mandatory
Identification
Economic operator EORI / LEI
Mandatory
End of Life
Collection and recycling information
Mandatory
Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Annex XIII — Data requirements for the battery passport. Full regulation overview →
How PassportLab Works
From product data to compliant battery passport in minutes
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Import or enter product data
Use the PassportLab form wizard, bulk CSV import, or REST API. All Annex XIII fields have tooltips explaining the exact regulatory requirement.
2
Schema validation catches gaps
PassportLab runs your data against the EU Battery Regulation Annex XIII schema in real time. Missing or non-conforming fields are flagged before publishing.
3
Cryptographic signing
Each battery passport is signed with Ed25519 + W3C VC 2.0 dual proof, anchored to your DID:Web document. Verifiable by any conformant VC verifier.
4
QR code and GS1 Digital Link generation
PassportLab generates a GS1-compliant Digital Link QR code that resolves to your hosted DPP JSON — or your RFID tag encoding parameters if you use RAIN RFID.
5
EU CIR registration via CIRPASS-2
PassportLab automatically registers your DPP in the EU Common Information Repository in CIRPASS-2 format, using your organisation's EORI number.
6
Role-based access control
Consumers, retailers, customs authorities, and market surveillance bodies each receive a filtered view — managed through SD-JWT selective disclosure without exposing sensitive supplier data.
Built-in Compliance Checks
Schema validation before you publish
PassportLab validates every battery passport against the full Annex XIII schema before it goes live. Errors are shown at field level — not after submission to the registry.
- Carbon footprint with calculation method reference
- Recycled content % for Cobalt, Lithium, Nickel, Lead
- State of Health methodology and rated capacity
- Responsible sourcing declaration with certificate reference
- Disassembly instructions (safety-classified)
- Economic operator chain (≥1 operator required)
- EU CIR registration status tracking
- Backup URL reachability check
Schema validation passed
Carbon footprint (kg CO₂e/kWh)
Recycled content: Cobalt, Lithium, Nickel
State of Health methodology
Responsible sourcing declaration
Repairability / disassembly info
Economic operator chainAt least 1 operator required
How We Compare
PassportLab vs. alternatives for Battery DPP
| Capability | PassportLab | Excel / PDF | Custom build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annex XIII schema enforcement | |||
| W3C VC 2.0 + Ed25519 signing | |||
| GS1 Digital Link QR code | |||
| EU CIR (CIRPASS-2) registration | |||
| Role-based SD-JWT access | |||
| 10-year data hosting SLA | |||
| Time to first DPP | N/A | ||
| Monthly cost | Free (non-compliant) |
Pricing
Start before the deadline. Scale as you grow.
All plans include EU-hosted storage, CIRPASS-2 registration, and unlimited QR code scans. See full pricing →
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