Introduction to the European Green Deal and Its Action Plan,
European Green Deal and Its Action Plan,

▍Introduction

CE mark is the “passport” for products to enter the market of EU countries and EU free trade association countries. Any regulated products (covered by the new method directive), whether produced outside the EU or in EU member states, must meet the requirements of the directive and relevant coordination standards and be affixed with CE mark before being put into the EU market for free circulation. This is a mandatory requirement of relevant products put forward by EU law, which provides a uniform minimum technical standard for products of each country to trade in the European market and simplifies trade procedures.

▍CE Directive

● The directive is a legislative document prepared by the council of the European Community and the commission of the European Community pursuant to the mandate of the European Community Treaty. Battery is applicable to the following directives:

▷ 2006/66/EC&2013/56/EU: battery directive; The Posting of garbage can sign must comply with this directive;

▷ 2014/30/EU: electromagnetic compatibility directive (EMC directive), CE mark directive;

▷ 2011/65/EU:ROHS directive, CE mark directive;

Tips:when a product needs to meet the requirements of multiple CE directives (CE mark is needed), the CE mark can only be pasted when all the directives are met.
▍EU New Battery Law

The EU Battery and Waste Battery Regulation was proposed by the European Union in December 2020 to gradually repeal Directive 2006/66/EC, amend Regulation (EU) No 2019/1020, and update EU battery legislation, also known as the EU New Battery Law, and will officially enter into force on August 17, 2023.

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Launched by the European Commission in December 2019, the European Green Deal aims to set the EU on the path to a green transition and ultimately achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
The European Green Deal is a package of policy initiatives ranging from climate, environment, energy, transportation, industry, agriculture, to sustainable finance. Its goal is to transform the EU into a prosperous, modern and competitive economy, ensuring that all relevant policy contribute to the ultimate goal to become climate-neutral.
The Fit for 55 package aims to make the goal of the Green Deal into law, signifying a reduction of at least 55% net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The package comprises a set of legislative proposals and amendments to existing EU legislation, designed to help the EU cut net greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate neutrality.
On March 11, 2020, the European Commission published the “A New Circular Economy Action Plan for a Cleaner and More Competitive Europe”, which serves as a pivotal element of the European Green Deal, closely intertwined with the European Industrial Strategy.

The Action Plan outlines 35 key action points, with the sustainable product policy framework as its central feature, encompassing product design, production processes, and initiatives empowering consumers and public buyers. The focal measures will target critical product value chains such as electronics and ICT, batteries and vehicles, packaging, plastics, textiles, construction and buildings, as well as food, water and nutrients. Revisions to waste policy are also anticipated. Specifically, the Action Plan comprises four main areas:
Circularity in Sustainable Product Lifecycle
Empowering Consumers
Targeting Key Industries
Reducing Waste