Battery Act - BattG

Here you will find information about the Battery Act.

In connection with the sale of batteries and rechargeable batteries, we as a retailer are required to comply with

The Battery Ordinance requires us to inform you, the consumer, of the following:

You are legally obligated to return batteries and rechargeable batteries. You can return them after

Use in our sales outlet, at a municipal collection point, or even in stores before

Return to location. Batteries containing harmful substances are marked with a symbol consisting of a

crossed-out trash can and the chemical symbol (Cd, Hg, or Pb) of the substance for which the

Classification as containing harmful heavy metals.

The symbols shown on the batteries have the following meanings:

The symbol of the crossed-out trash can means that the battery must not be disposed of with household waste.

may be given.

Pb = Battery contains more than 0.004 percent lead by mass

Cd = Battery contains more than 0.002% cadmium by mass

Hg = Battery contains more than 0.0005 percent mercury by mass

The return option is limited to batteries of the type we carry in our product range.

or have led, as well as the quantity that end consumers usually

dispose of.

Please note the above information.