DPP field to regulation mapping
This page provides a comprehensive cross-reference table mapping each major Traceable DPP field to the corresponding EU Battery Regulation article, annex, or recital. Use this table to identify the regulatory basis for any given field, understand which battery categories the field applies to, and determine whether a field is mandatory or optional.
Legal Disclaimer
This documentation is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. Field-level requirements are subject to further specification by Commission delegated acts. Consult qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions specific to your products.
How to Read This Table
- Traceable Field Name: The label used in the Traceable DPP Builder.
- Regulation Reference: The primary article, annex, or recital that mandates or defines this field.
- Mandatory For: The battery categories for which this field is mandatory. "All" means all five categories. "—" means not required for that category.
- Notes: Clarifications, conditions, or links to related pages.
Battery Identity
| Traceable Field Name | Regulation Reference | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer name | Art. 38(6), Annex XIII | All | Full legal registered name |
| Manufacturer registered address | Art. 38(6) | All | Registered business address |
| Manufacturer contact details | Art. 38(6) | All | Contact for MSA and consumer enquiries |
| Manufacturing facility country | Art. 8(1), Annex XIII | All | Country of manufacture |
| Battery model identifier | Art. 8(1), Annex XIII | All | Model/type designation |
| Battery serial number | Art. 8(4), Annex VI | All | Unit-level unique identifier |
| Battery batch/lot number | Annex XIII | All | Where serial number covers a batch |
| Date of manufacture | Annex XIII | All | Month and year minimum |
| Battery category | Art. 3(10)–(15) | All | Must accurately reflect classification |
| Battery chemistry (anode) | Annex XIII | All | Active anode material (e.g. graphite, LTO) |
| Battery chemistry (cathode) | Annex XIII | All | Active cathode material (e.g. NMC, LFP, NCA, LCO) |
| Battery chemistry (electrolyte) | Annex XIII | All | Electrolyte type (liquid, solid, polymer) |
| Rated capacity (Ah) | Annex XIII | All | At defined temperature and C-rate |
| Energy content (kWh) | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial, LMT | Total usable energy |
| Nominal voltage (V) | Annex XIII | All | Nominal operating voltage |
| Maximum charge voltage (V) | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial, LMT | Upper charge limit |
| Minimum discharge voltage (V) | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial, LMT | Lower discharge cutoff |
| EU Battery Database registration number | Art. 56, Art. 61 | All | EEA producer registration number |
| Authorised representative | Art. 48(2) | All (where applicable) | Required for non-EU manufacturers |
| Importer name and address | Art. 50(3) | All (where applicable) | Where battery is imported into EU |
Carbon Footprint
| Traceable Field Name | Regulation Reference | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon footprint value (kg CO₂e/kWh) | Art. 7(1), Annex IV | EV (from 18 Feb 2025), Industrial (from 18 Aug 2025) | Total lifecycle footprint |
| Carbon footprint — raw material stage | Art. 7(1), Annex IV | EV, Industrial | Breakdown by lifecycle stage |
| Carbon footprint — manufacturing stage | Art. 7(1), Annex IV | EV, Industrial | Cell and pack manufacturing |
| Carbon footprint — transport stage | Art. 7(1), Annex IV | EV, Industrial | Logistics contribution |
| Carbon footprint — end-of-life stage | Art. 7(1), Annex IV | EV, Industrial | EoL processing contribution |
| Carbon footprint performance class | Art. 7(2), Annex IV | EV (from 18 Feb 2026), Industrial (from 18 Aug 2026) | Class A–E; thresholds set by delegated act |
| Carbon footprint study reference | Art. 7(1) | EV, Industrial | Supporting LCA or PEF study |
| Carbon footprint methodology | Art. 7(1) | EV, Industrial | Must follow Commission delegated act methodology |
| Carbon footprint verification status | Art. 7(3) | EV, Industrial | Third-party verification |
Recycled Content
| Traceable Field Name | Regulation Reference | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt — recycled content (%) | Art. 8, Annex VIII | EV, Industrial | Self-declared; verified from 2027 |
| Cobalt — verification status | Annex VIII | EV, Industrial | Required to be verified by third party |
| Nickel — recycled content (%) | Art. 8, Annex VIII | EV, Industrial | Self-declared; verified from 2027 |
| Nickel — verification status | Annex VIII | EV, Industrial | |
| Lithium — recycled content (%) | Art. 8, Annex VIII | EV, Industrial | Self-declared; verified from 2027 |
| Lithium — verification status | Annex VIII | EV, Industrial | |
| Lead — recycled content (%) | Art. 8, Annex VIII | SLI (all using lead), EV, Industrial | 85% minimum threshold applies |
| Lead — verification status | Annex VIII | SLI, EV, Industrial | |
| Recycled content verifier name | Annex VIII | EV, Industrial | Third-party verifier details |
| Recycled content verification report reference | Annex VIII | EV, Industrial |
Performance and Durability
| Traceable Field Name | Regulation Reference | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial rated capacity (Ah) | Annex XIII, Annex VII | EV, Industrial, LMT | Beginning-of-life capacity |
| End-of-life capacity threshold (%) | Annex XIII, Annex VII | EV, Industrial, LMT | Capacity % defining end of life |
| Rated cycle life | Annex XIII, Annex VII | EV, Industrial, LMT | Full cycles to EoL threshold |
| Calendar life (years) | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial | Particularly critical for BESS |
| Operating temperature — minimum (°C) | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial, LMT | |
| Operating temperature — maximum (°C) | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial, LMT | |
| Maximum continuous power (kW) | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial, LMT | |
| Peak power capability (kW) | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial | |
| Round-trip energy efficiency (%) | Annex XIII | Industrial | Particularly relevant for BESS |
| Initial internal resistance (mΩ) | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial, LMT | |
| State of health methodology | Art. 14, Annex VII | EV, Industrial, LMT | How SoH is calculated |
| Current SoH (%) | Art. 14, Annex VII | EV, Industrial | For non-new batteries being placed on market |
Hazardous Substances
| Traceable Field Name | Regulation Reference | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous substance name | Art. 13(4)(a), Annex XIII | All | For each substance above CLP threshold |
| Hazardous substance CAS number | Art. 13(4)(a), Annex XIII | All | Chemical Abstracts Service identifier |
| Hazardous substance location in battery | Art. 13(4)(b), Annex XIII | All | Component or material in which substance is present |
| Hazardous substance concentration (%) | Art. 13(4)(c), Annex XIII | All | Concentration by weight or range |
| Safety data sheet reference | Art. 13(4) | All | SDS document reference or URL |
| CLP hazard pictograms | CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 | All | Applied where CLP criteria are met |
Supply Chain Due Diligence
| Traceable Field Name | Regulation Reference | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt — country of extraction | Art. 72, Annex X | EV, Industrial | Country-level, not city or mine |
| Cobalt — smelter/refiner (where known) | Art. 72, Annex X | EV, Industrial | Recommended |
| Natural graphite — country of extraction | Art. 72, Annex X | EV, Industrial | |
| Lithium — country of extraction | Art. 72, Annex X | EV, Industrial | |
| Nickel — country of extraction | Art. 72, Annex X | EV, Industrial | |
| Due diligence policy URL | Art. 72(1) | EV, Industrial | Publicly accessible policy document |
| Due diligence policy version/date | Art. 72(1) | EV, Industrial | |
| Third-party audit conducted (yes/no) | Art. 72(4) | EV, Industrial | |
| Third-party audit report reference | Art. 72(4) | EV, Industrial |
Compliance Labelling
| Traceable Field Name | Regulation Reference | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking present (yes/no) | Art. 18, Art. 19 | All | Must be on physical battery |
| Declaration of Conformity reference | Art. 18, Art. 20 | All | DoC document number and date |
| DoC issuing entity | Art. 20 | All | Must be manufacturer or authorised representative |
| Notified body name | Art. 24, Annex IX | All (where applicable) | Required for third-party assessed requirements |
| Notified body number | Art. 24 | All (where applicable) | EU notified body identification number |
| Harmonised standards applied | Art. 15, Art. 17 | All | References to EN standards |
| Separate collection symbol present | Art. 13(3)(b), Annex V | All | Crossed-out wheelie bin symbol |
| Capacity marking | Art. 13(3)(c) | Portable | Capacity in Wh or mAh |
| Carbon footprint label | Art. 13(3)(e) | EV (from 18 Feb 2026), Industrial (from 18 Aug 2026) | Performance class letter on label |
Extended Producer Responsibility
| Traceable Field Name | Regulation Reference | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPR producer registration number | Art. 56, Art. 61(2) | All | National or EU-level registration |
| EPR registration country/countries | Art. 56 | All | Member states where batteries are placed |
| Take-back scheme name | Art. 59 | All | Collective scheme operator name |
| Take-back scheme contact | Art. 59 | All | For consumer return enquiries |
| Collection point information | Art. 62 | Portable, SLI | Required for consumer-facing categories |
End of Life
| Traceable Field Name | Regulation Reference | Mandatory For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste management code | Art. 73, Annex II | All | EWC/LoW code |
| Dismantling instructions URL | Art. 14, Annex XIII | EV, Industrial, LMT | Link to or summary of dismantling guide |
| Safety precautions for dismantling | Annex XIII | EV, Industrial, LMT | Tool requirements, PPE, hazards |
| Recycling process type | Art. 70, Annex XIII | EV, Industrial | Hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, etc. |
| Recyclable content (% by mass) | Art. 70 | EV, Industrial | Estimated recyclable fraction |
| Second-life suitability assessment | Art. 14, Art. 15 | EV, Industrial | Whether battery is suitable for repurposing |
| Hazardous substance disposal instructions | Annex XIII | All | Specific instructions for substances requiring special handling |