Navigating Global Battery Compliance
Navigate the complexities of India's BPAN and global Battery Passport regulations with Emertech — your strategic partner for automated compliance, traceability, and circular economy reporting.
What is the Battery Pack Aadhaar Number?
Just as India's Aadhaar uniquely identifies every citizen, BPAN uniquely identifies every battery pack — enabling a complete, verifiable lifecycle record.
Unique QR-Linked ID
Every battery pack receives a machine-readable, globally unique BPAN embedded in a QR code affixed to the physical battery and its packaging.
Centralised Registry
All BPANs are stored on a government-maintained portal (psa.gov.in) enabling regulators, recyclers, and consumers to look up battery data.
End-of-Life Tracking
When a battery reaches end-of-life, its BPAN enables proper channelisation to registered recyclers, closing the circular economy loop.
Convergence of Global Battery Standards
The global battery industry is transitioning toward a digital-first regulatory framework. While India's BPAN and the EU Battery Regulation serve different jurisdictions, they share significant structural parallels in data architecture and lifecycle tracking.
Shared Data Foundations
Approximately 70% of BPAN data requirements align with EU Battery Passport standards. This commonality enables manufacturers to develop a unified data strategy that scales across high-growth markets.
Market Coverage Comparison
Which batteries require a digital passport?
| Battery Type | EU Passport | India's BPAN |
|---|---|---|
EV Batteries (>2 kWh) | Mandatory Feb 2027 | Mandatory |
Light Means of Transport (LMT) | Mandatory Feb 2027 | Mandatory |
Industrial Batteries (>2 kWh) | Mandatory Feb 2027 | Mandatory |
Portable Batteries (<5 kg) | QR label / Traceability later | Mandatory |
India's 6-Module Compliance Framework
Our experts have decoded the government's data architecture to ensure seamless reporting
Battery Manufacturer Identifier
Unique registration of the producer or importer responsible for the pack.
Battery Identifier
The unique serial/Aadhaar number for the specific unit or batch.
Battery Carbon Footprint
Verified emissions data from manufacturing and raw material sourcing.
Battery Descriptor Section
Physical and electrical specifications — voltage, capacity, and chemistry.
Battery Material Composition
Critical raw material breakdown (Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, etc.) for recycling.
Battery Dynamic Data
Real-time state-of-health, safety parameters, and usage history logs.
Who Must Comply?
India's Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 applies to all entities in the battery value chain
Battery Producers
All manufacturers producing battery packs in India must register each model and obtain a BPAN before market placement.
Importers
Companies importing battery packs must acquire BPANs for each imported SKU and affix the QR code before customs clearance.
Refurbishers
Entities refurbishing or remanufacturing battery packs must update existing BPAN records or register new packs as required.
How BPAN Works
Four steps from registration to end-of-life accountability
Register on BPAN Portal
Create an account on the PSA India BPAN portal. Submit company and product details for verification.
Apply for BPAN
Submit battery pack specifications — chemistry, capacity, voltage, weight, and other mandatory attributes.
Receive & Label
Download the unique BPAN and QR code. Affix the QR label on the battery pack and its packaging.
Track the Lifecycle
Update the registry at each stage — sale, warranty, servicing, second-life use, and final recycling.
Every Battery. Every Event. One Record.
Most companies have battery data scattered across ERP systems, BMS platforms, service logs, and recycler records — with no single source of truth. Emertech unifies all of it into one tamper-proof record per battery pack, from the moment it leaves the factory to its final verified recycling.
Lifecycle Event Tracking
Emertech integrates seamlessly with every data source in your battery ecosystem — BMS, ERP, service platforms, and recycler systems — pulling together every lifecycle event into one continuous, real-time record for every battery pack in your network.
One Record, Complete Picture
We bring together battery identity data and the full history of lifecycle events into a single, blockchain-secured record per unit. Every stakeholder sees the same verified truth — from manufacturer to recycler.
Consolidated Traceability Dashboard
Emertech gives admins a single command centre to track every battery batch and its status across the entire fleet — registration, active use, service, and end-of-life — all in one view, updated in real time.
Strategic Compliance Approach
Effective compliance requires a systematic alignment of supply chain operations with evolving regional and global mandates.
Regulatory Alignment: Analysis of data requirements across India's BPAN and EU Battery Passport frameworks
Supply Chain Visibility: Traceability mapping for complex, multi-tier global manufacturing networks
Technical Integration: Automated data sync with ERP & MES systems to streamline compliance reporting
Lifecycle Data Management: Batch and lot tracking with comprehensive per-unit genealogy
Immutable Audit Trails: Blockchain-based records ensuring tamper-proof history for regulatory review
Full Rule Coverage: Support for all reporting mandates under India's Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything battery manufacturers and importers need to know about BPAN
What is Emertech's background in compliance?+
Our team consists of regulatory experts and supply chain veterans who have built traceability solutions for some of India's largest battery producers. We don't just provide a dashboard; we provide the advisory and technical architecture to ensure your data meets both local and international audit requirements.
How do you align with EU Battery Passport standards?+
Emertech follows a 'build once, comply globally' philosophy. Our data architecture is built on the same circularity standards as the EU Battery Passport. This means that by implementing BPAN with us, you are already capturing 70-80% of the data required for European market access, reducing duplication of effort as you scale globally.
Is BPAN registration mandatory for all battery types?+
Yes. Under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, all battery packs — including EV, portable, industrial, and automotive — must carry a BPAN before they can be placed in the Indian market. Unlike the EU, which currently has a 2kWh threshold for some categories, India's rules apply to virtually all batteries.
Who registers the BPAN — the manufacturer or a service provider?+
The battery producer or importer is legal responsible for registration. However, Emertech acts as your technical partner, automating the data submission, generating the compliant QR labels, and maintaining the immutable audit trail that recyclers and regulators will require down the line.
What happens if a battery pack is sold without a BPAN?+
Selling a battery pack without a BPAN is a violation of the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 and may result in regulatory action, recalls, or market access restrictions. Compliance is mandatory before placing batteries in commerce.
How does Emertech integrate with my existing systems for BPAN tracking?+
Emertech connects seamlessly with your ERP, BMS, service management platforms, and recycler systems. It builds a traceability layer on top of your existing operations — without requiring you to replace or overhaul your current setup — to capture and unify all battery lifecycle data.
Ready to Achieve BPAN Compliance?
Talk to our battery traceability specialists. We'll map out how Emertech connects to your existing systems and builds a complete lifecycle picture for every battery pack — from manufacture through to verified recycling.