What this shows
The battery passport under Article 77 and these due diligence duties are separate pathways. A forced-labour screen is supply-chain context, not the same legal test.
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542
EU battery due diligence scope
Chapter VII starts on 18 August 2027 for operators who place batteries on the EU market or put them into service.
Questions
Which date applies?
18 August 2027. The earlier 18 August 2025 date was replaced by Regulation (EU) 2025/1561.
Which materials are listed?
Annex X point 1 lists cobalt, natural graphite, lithium, nickel, and certain chemical compounds needed for active materials.