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The Batteries Industry is essential to the EU. A reliable alternative to the PFAS restriction proposal is needed. RECHARGE - The leading voice of the advanced rechargeable and lithium batteries industry in Europe - is calling for an urgent decision by the Commission to exclude batteries from the ECHA PFAS restriction `scope. Batteries are essential in reaching Green Deal targets and for the functioning of society, and the length of the ECHA PFAS restriction proposal process is detrimentally impacting investment decisions. and the development of a European batteries industry and its value chain. = E1 3 s , 2 = \ RECHARC Batteries are essential. To achiEUeGvreeen Deaobjectthie vEuerospe,an chain. Batteries are thus an important ourca of anergy andone of the key enablers for sustainable development, Groen mobil, clean anergy, and climate neutrality `The EU battery industry and its value chain hold significant importance: + Two outof iv Important Projects of Common European iteest (PaeCdedEicat)edto bateres. + Batteries are one of any theo clean energy technologies deemed of highly strategic importance, alongsideslr andwn. They are essential othe functioning of sooty: They power a wide range of applications such as smartphones, tablets, power tools, hearing aids, defibrillators, safety lighting in public buildings, and `fporrovmiidsesmiaonnycrsietrivcailcesintdousitnrdiaulstrayssseutcsh iansclbuadcikn-gupnupcolwserr phoowlesrreplnaenwtsabalndgeinnrearttrsdraltablcyenttrers.atBeatweirtyh esxtiosrtaigneg grids by storing the excess generation and by smahing the encrgy distribution. The battery indusry is oso responsible for generating significant economic growth Batteries: PFASin battaereresisenetisal Their unique. properties ara crical and iplaceable to the functioning of batteries - they are repellent (to water ol and din); durabl (under extreme conditions) and provid electrical and thermal insulation. As result of their chemical resistance and tolerance to 3 high range of working temperatures, PFAS are present in key `teccohmnpcolnoegnitess f(oFrigaullrehi1)g.h performance and lithium battery Emergnoin PnFAgS batterytechnologies RECHARGE welcomes organisations that are exploring anhadvedelveloopedrnon PFAS atemativs in bateris. Howeveri,ts cruciatlo note these batteries cattoleowrer psteorrfaogremmaanrckeetasp,plwihciacthiornespurcehseantasommineorsittyainttiheobnanatetrergyyy itnhdaunstrtyh:eAdneyrogglaotbiaolntrlainmsiittiosnetisoeuxtpeicntethdetoEtCaHkAe lPonFgAeSr estiction proposel. 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In addition the new Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) OT Alternative proposals to manage PFAS UK AMOR or the US EPR' PFAS Framework EAlUtleergniastliavteipon rotpo maonagse PaFASlwitshin SA D (QRS @010/5/E) provening and limiting PS = --) An urgent decision to the ECHA PFAS restriction is needed. Investments and growth being jeopardised TbahteteErUy scoplrlomjeactend tuo bfecaombcey ttthheeuewnordroedftrsheecdoencdadbei.ggTehsits wainldrmequiare 8i0000on0fwbtoetrekreirnessbaysa2w0el2nl5asAlecond,otefhefonsrtealclyaetiinogn could potential create between 3-4 milobsibyo20n25" The European Battery Allnce esimates the market wil Have an annus valueof up to 250ilbly 20o25. & 3-4 = million jN obs by 2025 Howeves, the ECHA PFA resticton proposal ts is creating high uncefror tthebaatoirynintdusytry Thecurren ECHAproposals now: + Liming the Green Dalinachivin fs objectives pcrceovneanmtyibnyg2E0u5r0ope from achieavneitnegro = Divrtng boty value chain invesimweaynftrsom + EInuirboipieng the groof wrentewahble energy& eectifcaion of ransport. Decision urgency In ordtoemeret demand, batteries must be excfrol m tu he Pd FASe restd riction. This is: + ttooavkidfurther investment being divertedaway fom + 10 allow th industry to become a gobal competitor + tosonttraackwyith reaching EU Green Deal and cimoteneutoly objectives. IC: 2 jonssiom iiion annual value by 2025 An exclusion of batteries from the PFAS cone restriction scope will allow the industrtyo become a global competitor and to deliver on the EU Green Deal objectives and a net zero a Cm pa Rmepeatto US tm icaosct.sToenootnetesy, rfF eyhieE geng-- aienc NI Up e lta r et stani bteasWneim eppdaerdfe oiroeat!e errr 0 rr ne. Impact of a PFAS restriction without an exclusion of batteries from its scope. APFAS restriction for batterios will impact our sociaty. Horoa fow key examples: STOP the sale of fe saving equipment such systams and safety backup systems in lanes, STOP the use of everyday personal appliances of mobi. INHIBItThe growth of renewable & oSoTtheOgroPwth of investmen& t jobs in _- SN STOP the EU's digital transition E: NS a _-- Sy po >_p- v oP - ea hee pp. Ws BATTERY CELL MANUFACTURING SIBTY 2E0S0 AR I; | An exclusion of batteries from the scope of a PFAS restriction, will allow the European batteries industry to become a global competitor and to deliver on the EU Green Deal objectives - making sure Europe is not left behind! Sey appa SecmS inoh n 2 eas1 vn on Nowe rare en i ween opal baions SA 202315 R16E8C, AHvAeRnGueE dAosTaleinb,ox 1T15e0zBzrmumsrt,osBlegium A ------