Request for the consideration of products that explicitly serve to protect human life

In this Position Paper Euralarm urges the European Commission to extend the Article 11(3) exemption of the Batteries Regulation to include smoke alarm devices, carbon monoxide alarms, and gas alarms.

Request for the consideration of products that explicitly serve to protect human life

In this Position Paper Euralarm urges the European Commission to extend the Article 11(3) exemption of the Batteries Regulation to include smoke alarm devices, carbon monoxide alarms, and gas alarms.

These products should meet the following criteria:

Life Protection: Explicitly designed to protect human lives within living environments.
EN Product Standard: Tested and approved according to valid EN standards.
10-Year Battery: Powered by a portable battery that reliably supplies the device for at least 10 years.
Recycling Safety: Easily removable batteries to ensure safe handling in recycling centers.

Only products meeting all four conditions should be considered for inclusion.