Interpretation of the CFP details of the EU Battery Regulation ④ ~ Important steps and risk management techniques for preparing for conformity assessment ~
Zeroboard Inc.
Taku Nozoko, General Manager of the Solutions Development Department, Sales Division
Preparing for carbon footprint (CFP) calculation and verification under the EU Battery Regulation is not merely a formality, but a strategic step for companies to maintain a significant competitive advantage. This column provides expert commentary based on the latest information as of January 5, 2025, on the status of Notified Body (conformity assessment body) selection, risk management for conformity assessment, and specific documentation that must be prepared. It details important information that those at the forefront of the industry need to know, including measures necessary to avoid the risk of CFP value revisions and lost sales opportunities in order to maintain competitiveness in the future market.We provide a practical guide for those who want to know the steps to take towards developing their future strategies.
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1. Status of Notified Body Selection and Potential Risk of Delay in Conformity Assessment
This session explains the status of publication of Notified Bodies on the European Commission's "Single Market Compliance Space" website, and the timeline until conformity assessment begins. It lists the risks that arise from delays in preparation for conformity assessment (risk of revision of CFP value, risk of loss of sales opportunity), and provides specific suggestions on strategies required to avoid these risks and how to utilize technical advisory Service from third-party organizations.
2. Scope and evaluation method of third-party verification (conformity assessment)
It provides a detailed description of the "company-specific data sets" that Notified Bodies must assess, clarifies which processes are covered, and explains how to prepare for conformity assessment within your supply chain.
3. Preparation of documents for third-party verification (pack manufacturer)
Based on the EU Battery Regulation, we have compiled the technical documents and quality system documents that should be prepared for each battery part number. We will also provide detailed instructions on how to Create specific documents required for verification, such as the CFP Study Report.
4. Document preparation for third-party verification (Supplier edition)
The book explains how suppliers should share information and prepare for CFP value conformity assessments, and also touches on the handling of confidential information that may affect competitive advantage.
5. ILCD Data Format overview
Based on the ILCD data format, this book explains how to Create and manage company-specific data sets, and offers practical advice on how to ensure proper data management to ensure the information required for conformity assessment is available.
6. Conclusion
After describing the preparations for conformity assessment, the document provides information on related webinars and consulting Service as a future action plan.
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＜Reference source＞
*1)Source: Annexes to the CBAM Implementing Regulation for the transitional phase:
https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/97ae41e4-f785-40fd-b4df-f141ad69f522_en
*2)Source: Transitional CBAM Registry user manual for Declarants:
*3)Source: CBAM Quarterly Report structure (XLS format):
*4)Source: CBAM Communication Template for installations:
*5)Source: CBAM - Questions and Answers:
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