{"id":377073,"date":"2026-04-06T00:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T00:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/377073\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T00:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T00:52:09","slug":"china-issues-new-policy-to-standardise-lithium-battery-recycling-extending-ev-lifecycle-oversight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/377073\/","title":{"rendered":"China issues new policy to standardise lithium battery recycling, extending EV lifecycle oversight"},"content":{"rendered":"

China\u2019s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives have issued a new policy to standardise lithium-ion battery<\/a> recycling, extending regulatory structures that are increasingly applied across China\u2019s electric vehicle battery lifecycle, according to IT-Home<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The notice, released April 3, outlines measures to expand collection infrastructure, strengthen leading recyclers, and introduce digital monitoring systems, with structural similarities to recent EV battery policy developments.<\/p>\n

Recycling network linked to manufacturers<\/p>\n

Authorities are encouraging electric bicycle manufacturers and lithium battery producers to cooperate with recycling enterprises to build collection and temporary storage networks.<\/p>\n

This producer-linked model reflects broader trends in China\u2019s EV sector, where automakers and battery suppliers are required to participate in end-of-life battery management, including the establishment of recycling service channels.<\/p>\n

Leading recyclers positioned for expansion<\/p>\n

The policy highlights the role of major recycling firms, encouraging China Recycling Group to scale lithium battery recycling capacity and deploy flexible, region-specific models.<\/p>\n

The focus on large recyclers aligns with the ongoing expansion of centralised battery recycling capacity in China\u2019s EV industry, where material recovery and processing are increasingly concentrated among major players.<\/p>\n

Digital tracking framework expands<\/p>\n

Authorities are promoting the use of digital platforms to record the source, quantity, and destination of batteries at each recycling stage.<\/p>\n

Lifecycle system taking shape<\/p>\n

China launched a national power battery traceability platform<\/a> on April 1, requiring industry participants to upload data across production, use, and recycling stages. The system assigns a unique digital identity to each battery and enables full lifecycle tracking through a centralised data structure.<\/p>\n

The platform applies to battery manufacturers, new energy vehicle producers, maintenance companies, and recycling enterprises, forming a closed-loop management framework for battery oversight<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The newly issued recycling policy adds a physical infrastructure layer to this framework by expanding collection networks and standardising recycling channels.<\/p>\n

Policy standardisation and coordination<\/p>\n

Local authorities are instructed to implement unified technical guidelines and develop scalable recycling models, while central agencies will conduct regular monitoring of system development.<\/p>\n

The framework emphasises coordination between regulators and supply-chain participants, reflecting a broader regulatory approach seen in China\u2019s EV sector.<\/p>\n

Industry push toward closed-loop management<\/p>\n

China has already introduced stricter battery recycling rules for 2026, requiring automakers and battery manufacturers to take responsibility for retired batteries and establish recycling service networks.<\/p>\n

The rules also aim to expand formal recycling channels and improve oversight of battery handling processes, particularly as volumes of retired batteries increase.<\/p>\n

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