Important: Elfa is temporarily supplying NiCd batteries for emergency lighting
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Battery regulations have changed, but there remains much uncertainty about the availability of NiCd batteries for emergency lighting. We'd like to tell you what's currently happening.
Ban on NiCd batteries in portable applications
The EU introduced a new regulation on August 17, 2023. After a transition period, from August 18, 2025 portable batteries may only contain a maximum of 0.002% cadmium . This may affect current batteries in emergency lighting.
Emergency lighting: a portable or industrial application?
There is currently a discussion about whether emergency lighting falls under portable applications. Under the new legislation, emergency lighting appears more likely to fall under industrial applications.
Read more about the Battery Regulation
What does this mean for your orders with Elfa?
As long as it is unclear exactly which application emergency lighting falls under, Elfa will continue to temporarily supply NiCd batteries for emergency lighting – at least until August 2025.
Stay informed about developments
We continue to closely monitor market developments and will keep you informed via our website and newsletter.
In summary: we will supply NiCd batteries for emergency lighting at least until August 2025. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our experts.
