EUROBAT at the 5th ECaBaM workshop

10 November 2026

On 9–10 November, the EUROBAT Secretariat took part in the 5th and final workshop of the Exchange & Capacity-Building Group on Battery Materials (ECaBaM), organised by European Metals in Brussels, with several EUROBAT members joining the sessions online.

The workshop focused on the preliminary draft report on substances of concern in batteries that ECHA is preparing for the European Commission. Under Article 6(5) of the EU Batteries Regulation, the Commission must report by the end of 2027 on substances of concern in batteries. ECHA was mandated to provide the scientific basis by identifying these substances, including those that may hamper recycling, and supporting their prioritisation.

Over two days, industry, Member States, NGOs and ECHA were invited to discuss the market overview, releases and exposure, alternatives, and the priority setting.

EUROBAT will submit its comments on the draft report within the consultation deadline, to help ensure the final report is based on robust, accurate data that reflects the realities of the battery industry.

Many thanks to European Metals for hosting and to ECHA for the constructive exchanges!